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US, Israel war on Iran
Crude oil drops as US inches towards Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The strait – which links the region to world markets – has been subject to a double blockade, with curbs imposed by both Iran and the US.
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Stable US-China ties? It won’t last long, Evan Medeiros says
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China trade
Chinese traders in Iran keep business afloat as war capsizes naval shipping
24 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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India
Rubio renews US ties with India after Trump’s China visit
The US secretary of state called India a natural partner and invited PM Modi to the White House.
24 May 2026 - 12:51AM
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United States
‘Time on our side’: Trump says Iran blockade remains until deal is signed
We must take our time ‘and get it right’, said the US president. Iran said managing the Strait of Hormuz was Tehran’s ‘legal right’.
24 May 2026 - 11:57PM
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Pakistan
Pakistani prime minister visits China amid ongoing Middle East peace drive
The two countries are also predicted to mark a significant diplomatic anniversary by further deepening their long-standing relationship.
24 May 2026 - 5:24PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Israel thrusts a reluctant UAE into the open over defence ties
Disclosures about Iron Dome batteries and secret meetings have exposed ties analysts say the UAE would rather handle ‘more discreetly’.
23 May 2026 - 1:00PM
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US-China relations
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The Xi-Trump summit stabilised ties, but the rivalry persists
Readers discuss who holds the strongest cards in China-US ties, why Hong Kong should abandon the US dollar peg, and the merits of Indonesia’s social programmes.
23 May 2026 - 11:30AM
United States
UN event on nuclear non-proliferation treaty stumbles, US and Iran clash
There was no consensus among the 191 parties to the NPT, the third failure in a row at a conference reviewing the treaty.
23 May 2026 - 10:09AM
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
27 countries seek access to World Bank funds since Iran war
An analyst says nations prefer the World Bank over the International Monetary Fund for help, due to the IMF’s austerity measures.
23 May 2026 - 4:22PM
War and conflict
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How China wins by avoiding war
Trump, Putin and Netanyahu have all gone to war to prove how strong and powerful they are. The results should give any strongman pause.
23 May 2026 - 9:30AM
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Donald Trump
Trump won’t attend eldest son’s wedding: ‘I have a thing called Iran’
‘I have a thing called Iran,’ the US president had earlier said on why the timing of the event was bad for him.
23 May 2026 - 5:02AM
United States
Warsh takes US Fed’s helm with inflation dilemma already unfolding
Trump’s pick to lead the central bank must contend with an economy roiled by the AI boom, as well as oil price and tariff shocks.
23 May 2026 - 4:17AM
US-China relations
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Xi-Trump summit a triumph for China
The future of the relationship is likely to be unscripted and messy at times, even full of friction, yet somehow maintaining a rhythm.
22 May 2026 - 9:14PM
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China food security
How China and Kazakhstan plan to boost food security through trade
The agreement highlights Beijing’s push to rewire agricultural supply chains, as it seeks to reduce vulnerability in global markets.
22 May 2026 - 6:00PM
Banking & finance
AIIB launches US$10 billion facility to help nations hit by Iran war fallout
The new facility will help nations deal with urgent energy, food and economic resilience needs, according to the bank.
22 May 2026 - 7:07PM
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Donald Trump
Trump pledges more troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies
Trump announcement is an apparent reversal of his moves to reduce the presence of US forces in Europe.
22 May 2026 - 8:44PM
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Science
China swaps Middle East oil for Xinjiang coal. What does it mean for the world?
With the war in Iran choking global oil supplies, China is tapping its 390 billion tonnes of coal reserves to build its own energy source.
22 May 2026 - 6:57AM
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War and conflict
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Not even a quick end to Iran war can save AI stock bubble now
Rising prices are draining the liquidity from financial markets, including bonds. The AI stock bubble is ripe for bursting.
22 May 2026 - 5:30AM
US, Israel war on Iran
US voices hope for Iran deal as Pakistan mediator seeks breakthrough
With Trump warning of renewed strikes, Pakistan’s army chief is expected in Tehran for ‘talks and consultations’.
22 May 2026 - 2:54PM
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China energy security
As Chinese supertankers cross Strait of Hormuz, is the crisis starting to ease?
Two Chinese tankers were among group of vessels transiting vital waterway on Wednesday, but was it a one-off or the start of a new trend?
21 May 2026 - 10:38PM
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United States
US jobless claims fall as lay-offs remain low despite economic uncertainty
Despite historically low lay-offs, the labour market appears to be stuck in what economists call a ‘low-hire, low-fire’ state.
21 May 2026 - 9:03PM
China trade
Asia-Pacific trade risks loom large as Apec official warns of protectionism
China is urged to evolve as a world buyer, ahead of ministers’ gathering in Suzhou where a raft of far-reaching trade issues will be discussed.
21 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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Diplomacy
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What Putin, Trump summits say about China’s role in world affairs
Beijing’s desire for systemic stability guides its relations with Moscow and Washington, making it central to global mediation.
21 May 2026 - 9:44PM
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China-Middle East relations
China breaks ground on Gulf aviation megaproject in shadow of Iran war
A state-owned firm has launched work on a massive aviation complex, signalling continued confidence amid regional conflict.
21 May 2026 - 7:00PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Xi’s back-to-back meetings with Trump and Putin: everything you need to know
China’s leader hosted Trump and Putin on separate occasions over the past week, here’s everything you need to know.
21 May 2026 - 4:00PM
South Korea
What Lee’s Netanyahu ‘war criminal’ remark means for South Korea’s diplomacy
The president criticised Israel for ‘going too far’ in detaining two South Koreans who were at sea trying to send aid to Gaza.
21 May 2026 - 5:18PM
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Yuan
China’s yuan hits 3-year high as global banks issue bullish forecasts
Beijing has set the yuan at its strongest level against the US dollar since early 2023, with banks projecting further appreciation.
21 May 2026 - 5:38PM
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