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China-Middle East relations
Why China is staying on the sidelines of the US-Iran conflict
Decision based on consideration of Beijing’s own interests as well as its ties with Washington and others, analysts say.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Unesco-listed Iran palace damaged as US and Israel ramp up air war
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China caught between Iran and Gulf states as Tehran strikes across Middle East
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Hong Kong economy
Middle East exhibitors at Hong Kong jewellery fair rue poorer sales, attendance
While organiser reports only ‘small’ dip in participants, at least two firms expect fewer clients due to travel disruptions caused by war in Iran.
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China society
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Why a TV hit in China about waging peace resonates so deeply
Swords into Ploughshares can tell us a lot about Beijing’s approach to the crisis in Iran, cross-strait relations and this year’s ‘two sessions’.
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Ukraine war
Trump’s Iran attack sparks calls in Russia to abandon Ukraine talks
Some Russian hardliners are urging Vladimir Putin to double down on the war in Ukraine.
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China's economic recovery
Stagflation risk emerges amid Mideast oil crisis, clouds China’s economic battle
While rising energy costs from war in Iran may briefly aid China’s deflation battle, analysts warn how oil price spike could threaten nation’s fragile economic rebound.
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Sri Lanka recovers ‘a few bodies’ after Iran warship sinking
The 180-crew frigate had issued a distress call at dawn.
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Technology
Asian tech stocks reel as US-Iran war threatens infrastructure and supply chains
South Korea’s Kospi is the worst-hit in Asia, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix falling 11.7 per cent and 9.6 per cent, respectively.
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Israel
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Mass burial held for victims of Iranian school missile strike
The strike in Minab killed at least 175 people.
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Hong Kong economy
10% rise in costs expected as shipping giant halts Middle East bookings
Hong Kong sector representatives expect increase to be driven by rising fuel prices, longer voyages, war-risk charges and higher insurance costs.
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Hong Kong stock market
Oil surge stokes inflation fears as Middle East flashpoint rattles markets
Rising oil prices are shaking global markets as investors rethink rate-cut bets and brace for slower growth and renewed inflation.
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North Korea
North Korea’s hostage strategy packs more bite in post-Iran US shake-up
The Pentagon wants Seoul to shoulder more of its defence burden. Analysts say it may have strengthened Kim Jong-un’s hand instead.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Israel says next leader of Iran also a ‘target for elimination’
As Tehran prepares to bid farewell to Khamenei, Israel’s defence minister issues a blunt warning for his successor.
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Aviation
Persian Gulf crisis boosts Chinese airlines’ routes to Europe amid turmoil
Chinese carriers gain advantage as Gulf carriers take heavy hit from airspace closures; actress Dilraba Dilmurat among those stranded.
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Thailand
Thailand’s PTT to freeze pump prices as Iran attacks spur panic buying in region
The energy firm will maintain prices for 15 days, even as Thailand says it will still export oil to Laos.
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US and Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation: sources
The prospect of Kurdish groups operating inside Iran signals US consideration for a ground uprising.
4 Mar 2026 - 12:33PM
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Donald Trump
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Trump seeks to justify Iran war
The US President held a White House meeting where he seemed to walk back Marco Rubio’s comments that Israel triggered the war.
4 Mar 2026 - 11:46AM
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Hong Kong society
First planeload of Hongkongers stranded in Middle East set to return home
Insider says government exploring ways to bring others back sooner, as expert urges prioritising work with airlines to secure seats and keep taxpayer costs down.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Maritime mayhem: shipping firms halt Gulf routes amid regional military strikes
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz see vessels diverted and bookings suspended, as companies impose emergency fees of up to US$4,000 per unit.
4 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM
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Indonesia
Thousands of passengers ‘stuck’ in Indonesia’s Bali after war grounds planes
With foreigners at risk of overstaying their visas, the Bali immigration office has introduced a free same-day emergency stay permit.
4 Mar 2026 - 9:08AM
The Philippines
Duterte allies use Iran war threat to attack Philippines’ US ties
Social media posts claim US bases in the Philippines are like ‘bullseyes on Filipino soil’, prompting the military to debunk the disinformation.
4 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Hong Kong economy
From oil spikes to power bills, how war on Iran will hit Hongkongers’ wallets
Residents may face higher energy and dining costs as analysts stress the city cannot remain immune to surging oil prices.
4 Mar 2026 - 12:23PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war: France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier heads to the Mediterranean
Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar systems have also been deployed in the Middle East.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:02AM
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Trump slams European allies, praises China and continues to justify Iran attack
US president blasted Spain for denying access to its military bases for his bombing campaign, but boasts of ‘good relationship with China’.
4 Mar 2026 - 12:02PM
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China-Middle East relations
China urges Israel to end war in Iran as regional tensions escalate
Beijing says US-Israeli strikes were in bad faith and calls for an immediate halt, a return to talks and opposition to unilateral action.
4 Mar 2026 - 8:07AM
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Iran will not ‘automatically’ fall after Khamenei’s death, shah’s widow says
Farah Pahlavi, Iran’s last empress, has lived in exile in Paris since being driven from the country with her husband in the 1979 revolution.
4 Mar 2026 - 2:07AM
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Philippine overseas workers under fire as Iran conflict worsens
Philippine government has no mass repatriation plan, leaving many workers to weigh risks against the livelihoods of their families back home.
4 Mar 2026 - 12:11AM
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