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What weapons were used in US-Iran strikes, and which are deployed near China?
From American bombers and Iranian suicide drones to an array of missiles, military observers are tracking the roll-out of hi-tech armaments.
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Long Iran war could hurt Ukraine’s defence, says Zelensky
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China-Middle East relations
Why the US-Israel war with Iran leaves Asian economies exposed
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Middle East
Iran war disrupts Chinese tech firms’ Middle East operations
Baidu, WeRide and Meituan among companies halting operations or instituting remote work, as some Chinese nationals seek to escape region.
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Attack on Iran normalises global descent into the ‘law of the jungle’
By waging war under the logic of pre-emptive defence, the US and Israel are hollowing out the foundations of international law.
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Millions of Asian migrant workers in Gulf at risk as war with Iran rages on
Deaths or injuries of people from the Philippines, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, who were working in the region, have been reported.
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Hong Kong economy
Middle East conflict to drive up airfares for Hong Kong travellers: analysts
Suspension of major transit hubs in Dubai and Doha sends travellers scrambling for flights on ‘conflict-free’ paths to Europe.
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Singapore
Singapore strives to stay non-aligned amid US-China rivalry, new conflicts
Foreign minister says the city state must assert its distinctiveness to remain relevant and will not act as a proxy for any major power.
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Hong Kong economy
Middle East tensions highlight Hong Kong’s stability, opportunities: minister
Chris Sun also reveals over 270,000 non-locals settled in Hong Kong as of January 31, with 40 per cent admitted through Top Talent Pass Scheme.
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US-Israel war on Iran: everything you need to know
From what’s next for Iran after Khamenei’s death to China’s reaction, here’s everything you need to know about the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
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Middle East
Asia’s travel sector rattled by Iran attacks, fears of ‘domino effect’ slowdown
Airlines are bracing for higher oil prices, continuous flight disruptions and plunging traveller confidence.
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US officials sceptical of Iran regime change after Khamenei killing, sources say
US President Donald Trump has called for Iranians to ‘take back’ their country.
2 Mar 2026 - 5:29PM
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China energy security
China faces oil squeeze after US-Israel strikes on Iran
Replacing discounted oil supplies from Iran would be a headache for China as Russia is already making up the loss of shipments from Venezuela.
2 Mar 2026 - 5:03PM
India
Friend to all, foe to none: Iran war tests India’s Middle East balancing act
New Delhi has long prided itself on being friends with everyone in the Middle East. The killing of Khamenei just made that much harder.
2 Mar 2026 - 5:26PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong exporters and exhibitors face fallout from US-Israel strikes on Iran
Traders grapple with surging oil and freight costs, while flight disruptions compound challenges for Middle East exhibitors in the city.
6 hours ago
China-Middle East relations
Iran attack a ‘wake-up call’ for China on electronic warfare and intelligence
Retired PLA colonel urges China to watch out for ‘internal infiltration and intelligence leaks’ and boost ‘security around critical targets’.
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Israel-Gaza war
Gaza’s recovery was making progress. It risks being overshadowed by another war
With crossings closed, Palestinians in Gaza are hoarding again as the war in Iran transforms the regional security situation.
2 Mar 2026 - 4:10PM
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Thailand
‘Not going anywhere’: Thai workers in Israel refuse to flee despite Iran threat
Bangkok has been here before: 46 Thais died in the Hamas assault that started the Gaza war. Now it fears history may be repeating.
2 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
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Middle East
Asia’s main oil artery is all but blocked. What happens now?
Oil has surged by the most in four years. Tankers are fleeing the Gulf and up to 10 million barrels a day may be stripped from global supply.
2 hours ago
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Iran strikes day 3: Hegseth hails ‘most precise aerial operation in history’
China’s foreign ministry reports more than 3,000 Chinese nationals have been evacuated from Iran.
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SCMP Highlights
US mining expansion in Africa, Indonesia’s aircraft carrier: 5 weekend reads
From how Khamenei’s death will impact China-Iran ties to what Indonesia’s new aircraft carrier means, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
2 Mar 2026 - 1:25PM
Iran
Why US strikes on Iran just made North Korea less likely to play ball
Iran’s nuclear programme was aspirational. North Korea’s is not. That distinction explains everything, analysts say.
2 Mar 2026 - 12:14PM
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Donald Trump
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Pentagon confirms 3 American deaths in Iran war
US President Donald Trump vows to ‘avenge their deaths and deliver the most punishing blow’.
2 Mar 2026 - 1:44PM
Cathay Pacific
432 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East and 47 flights cancelled
Cathay Pacific also suspends Dubai and Riyadh flights, as attacks force countries to close airspace.
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Pakistan
10 killed in Karachi as pro-Iran protests erupt across Pakistan, India
Security forces opened fire on protesters as they tried to storm the gates of the US consulate in Pakistan’s main port city.
2 Mar 2026 - 10:47AM
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5 takeaways from the first 2 days of US-Israel war against Iran
Amid escalating US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation, casualties emerge, oil spikes and global geopolitics face major shocks.
2 Mar 2026 - 8:31AM
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CIA ‘tracked Iranian leaders for months’ ahead of first attacks
Official says that a variety of factors created a golden opportunity to take out much of Iran’s leadership.
2 Mar 2026 - 5:42PM
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Fifa
Iran football federation chief says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
‘The US regime has attacked our homeland … we cannot be expected to look forward to the World Cup with hope,’ said Mehdi Taj.
2 Mar 2026 - 3:11AM
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