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China-EU relations
China, Europe and why Beijing took a swing at Iran over the Strait of Hormuz
Beijing takes a stand at the United Nations at the closure of shipping lanes.
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United States
Hegseth ousts army’s top uniformed officer, even as US wages war on Iran
3 Apr 2026 - 6:55AM
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Japan
Japan’s PM will mull top-level talks with Iran at ‘appropriate’ time
30 Mar 2026 - 9:54PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Netanyahu says Israel will widen its invasion of southern Lebanon
The PM said Israel would expand what he called the ‘existing security strip’ in Lebanon as Israeli forces continue to target Hezbollah.
30 Mar 2026 - 1:59AM
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Pakistan
Regional diplomats gather in Pakistan for talks to end Iran war
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were taking part in the talks as the US kept up strikes on Iran.
30 Mar 2026 - 1:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump’s Iran gamble falters as war drags on amid concerns of long-term chaos
With Iran emboldened despite US and Israeli strikes, analysts warn of the ‘permanent risk of repeated disruption’ for the global economy.
28 Mar 2026 - 3:53PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Israel launches strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
Israeli jets hit Tehran’s missile hubs while more US troops head to the Middle East.
27 Mar 2026 - 4:45PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, has own demands to end fighting
Trump claimed Iranian leaders are ‘afraid’ to admit they want a deal after Tehran’s foreign minister said ‘we do not plan on any negotiations’.
26 Mar 2026 - 11:17AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran fires missiles across Middle East after Trump claims progress in talks
Iran says it targeted Israel as well as US bases in the Gulf after a reported 15-point US ceasefire plan emerged.
25 Mar 2026 - 9:20PM
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China-Middle East relations
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When it comes to the Persian Gulf, China’s top priority is economics
Beijing’s refusal to pick sides between Iran and other Gulf states affirms its strategic positioning rather than a desire to shift paradigms.
24 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Not like Venezuela: why Iran is likely to survive US-Israeli strikes
Islamic Republic’s government is expected to prove resilient despite attacks that have targeted many of its top leaders.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:10PM
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Middle East
US hub in Iraq targeted overnight by Iranian drones, rockets
The Baghdad diplomatic and logistics hub is located in the international airport complex, which has been repeatedly targeted by Iran since February 28.
22 Mar 2026 - 8:25PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war nears 3-front tipping point as Gulf energy hubs burn
Israeli strikes on the world’s largest gas field and Iranian attacks on Saudi and Qatari hubs threaten a global energy crisis.
21 Mar 2026 - 12:30PM
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China energy security
Strait of Hormuz tensions rise as Iran reportedly charges ships for safe passage
Around 20,000 seafarers are still stuck in the Gulf as Tehran reportedly charges at least one tanker about US$2 million to pass through the strait.
20 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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South Korea
South Korea risks US rift over Iran’s Hormuz Strait squeeze
Any deal with Iran could undermine South Korea’s alliance with the US and their US$350 billion trade deal.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:10AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US has no end date for Iran war, strikes ‘very much on track’: Hegseth
Trump will be the one to decide when to stop, the defence secretary says, as Pentagon asks for US$200 billion in extra funding.
19 Mar 2026 - 11:52PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong more attractive to talent amid Middle East tensions, labour chief says
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says fourth of imported workers from various schemes are foreign passport holders.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:59PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Stockholm says Iran executed Swede after Tehran announces spy put to death
This is the first public announcement of an execution since Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran on February 28.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:19PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani’s killing as Israel hunts leader
Tehran’s ‘right-hand man’ dies in air strike as Israeli military spokesman issues warning for Mojtaba Khamenei.
18 Mar 2026 - 3:03PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Drone hits US embassy in Baghdad as Iran-backed groups stage attacks
Tehran-backed militias have been attacking US interests in Iraq in retaliation for the US-Israel war on Iran.
18 Mar 2026 - 3:11PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Top US counterterrorism official quits, says Trump was ‘deceived’ into Iran war
Joseph Kent quits NCTC in protest, alleging ‘no imminent threat’ existed and citing pressure from Israel and lobbyists as the true catalyst for conflict.
18 Mar 2026 - 10:26AM
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Middle East
Drone and rocket attacks target US embassy as Iraq is pulled into war
Iraq’s Green Zone in Baghdad comes under attack as war rages on multiple fronts in the Middle East.
17 Mar 2026 - 6:39PM
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China trade
Strait of Hormuz marks first full day’s pause as no ships cross amid Iran war
Transits fell to zero on Saturday but vessels have clustered outside corridor, signalling expectations of reopening, analytics firm says.
16 Mar 2026 - 7:02PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump warns he ‘may delay’ China visit in demand for countries to secure Hormuz
Some allies say no to ships, after US president demands at least seven countries help secure the strategic waterway.
16 Mar 2026 - 6:46PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issue death threat for Israeli PM Netanyahu
Before the threat, US President Donald Trump said Tehran wanted ‘to make a deal, I don’t want to because the terms aren’t good enough yet’.
15 Mar 2026 - 7:39PM
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Trending in China
Iraqi reporter raised in China, famous for viral dance, to marry Xinjiang woman
Journalist who grew up knowing only war and conflict in the Middle East yearns for peace in the region; his catchphrase is ‘I envy Chinese’.
15 Mar 2026 - 6:09PM
Iran
Why the Iran war marks a turning point for Gulf-Asia trade
The closure of the Middle East’s important straits – Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb – is forcing Gulf and Asian nations to explore other options.
15 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war entering ‘decisive phase’, Israel says, as attacks continue
Washington’s embassy in Iraq was hit by a drone, while clouds of black smoke rose over the Fujairah energy facility in the UAE.
14 Mar 2026 - 11:51PM
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