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US, Israel war on Iran
2 months into the Iran war, who holds the upper hand?
Analysts are divided on who has the most to lose as the conflict drags on.
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China manufacturing
China’s industrial profits hit 6-month high amid Iran war price spikes
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China stock market
China equities set for boost as Trump-Xi meeting raises hopes of thaw
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Middle East
Netanyahu’s biggest rivals join forces for Israel’s coming election
Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, two former prime ministers of Israel, announce the merging of their parties.
27 Apr 2026 - 2:40PM
Middle East
Lebanon reports bloodiest day since ceasefire as Israel targets Hezbollah
Ceasefire has reduced but not stopped attacks, as Hezbollah vows to keep fighting Israeli troops in Lebanon.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:32AM
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Why TikTok is being deliberately ruined by its new American owners
The popular social media platform, once owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, has been turned into an AI-enabled exploitation and censorship machine.
26 Apr 2026 - 9:38PM
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Middle East
New Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon after Netanyahu orders attacks
The Israeli army has accused Hezbollah militants of breaching the recently extended ceasefire between the two countries.
26 Apr 2026 - 6:16AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Palestinians bury pregnant woman and 2 of her children killed in Gaza
The woman – who was expecting twins – and the children, aged 4 and 13, were among at least 13 to die during the latest truce air strikes.
25 Apr 2026 - 10:57PM
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China-Middle East relations
Iran digs in as US envoys Kushner and Witkoff head to Pakistan for more talks
Trapped in the Persian Gulf, ship crews run low on food, water – and mental health reserves.
25 Apr 2026 - 10:35PM
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Britain
Argentina again calls for UK talks on Falklands, US confirms neutrality
Earlier, a leaked Pentagon email had set out options for the US to punish Nato allies for refusing to join US-Israeli strikes against Iran.
25 Apr 2026 - 7:42PM
Crime in Hong Kong
‘Toughest stance’: Hong Kong launches 18 operations against illegal fuel stations
Customs chief Chan Tsz-tat says the practice has become increasingly common in urban areas.
25 Apr 2026 - 4:12PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt: the Middle East’s new power brokers?
‘Fear of US abandonment’ is helping forge a new Middle East – but don’t expect an Islamic Nato just yet.
25 Apr 2026 - 1:30PM
Indonesia
Mixed bag: Indonesia’s 8% growth dream hits a plastic ceiling
Soaring packaging costs amid the Iran war hint at a deeper malaise as the middle class contracts and growth hits a plateau.
26 Apr 2026 - 10:01AM
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Artificial intelligence
Iran war shows ‘strategic value’ of AI for China’s military, PLA Daily says
Commentary calls it ‘inevitable’ and necessary for PLA to embrace artificial intelligence to gain the advantage in future warfare.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks
The US president says he sees ‘great chance’ of a peace deal between the two countries this year after White House talks went ‘very well’.
24 Apr 2026 - 4:38PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How Iran responded to Trump’s claimed role in saving 8 women from execution
Trump claimed Iran ‘respected my request’ to save the protesters. Iran’s judiciary said he’s ‘fabricating achievements’.
23 Apr 2026 - 4:28PM
Middle East
Lebanon to confront Israel over demolition of homes since ceasefire
Lebanese officials plan to raise the issue of widespread demolitions at a new round of talks Thursday in Washington.
23 Apr 2026 - 3:41PM
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Malaysia
US intercepts Iranian tankers near India, Malaysia amid Hormuz tensions
The vessels were ordered to move away from their positions as Washington and Tehran intensify their stand-off over the waterway.
23 Apr 2026 - 10:27AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran latest: Trump has ‘no time frame’ to end war as world waits for peace talks
Iranian president says blockade, threats ‘main obstacles’ to negotiations; and Iran reopens its airspace with some China flights to resume.
23 Apr 2026 - 12:18PM
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Artificial intelligence
Anthropic’s Mythos is stoking cybersecurity fears. What does it mean for China?
Given cybersecurity risks in critical software, Mythos has sparked debate about whether its capabilities should be shared with China.
22 Apr 2026 - 4:16PM
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Donald Trump
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Trump reads Bible days after Jesus image controversy
The US president has faced rare criticism from his evangelical supporters for sharing a meme in which he appears as a Jesus-like healer.
22 Apr 2026 - 3:19PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Shifting Saudi ties: what role could China take after Iran war is over?
Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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Middle East
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, testing Lebanon truce as talks loom
The incidents are among several that have occurred since a 10-day Lebanon ceasefire came into effect last Thursday.
22 Apr 2026 - 3:10PM
Taiwan
Trump effect? Taiwan poll reveals deep doubts about US military protection
Results also suggest a more pragmatic public mood on cross-strait relations, with many respondents favouring dialogue over confrontation.
22 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
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Pacific nations
Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war
Pacific nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide. They imported about 2.2 million tonnes of fuel in 2025.
22 Apr 2026 - 9:37AM
China shipbuilding
The Iran war’s unlikely winner: China’s shipyards
China already dominates global shipbuilding orders – and the Strait of Hormuz crisis appears to be boosting demand.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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China-Asean relations
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China and Philippines taking ‘baby steps’ towards better relations: ambassador
Jaime FlorCruz says both sides want stable ties, but closer economic relations must not be used as ‘leverage’ in the South China Sea dispute.
22 Apr 2026 - 11:44AM
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Lebanon
Israel jails soldiers for vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon
Both the soldier who smashed the sculpture with a sledgehammer and the one who photographed the act will receive military detention.
22 Apr 2026 - 1:28PM
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