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US, Israel war on Iran
US and Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation: sources
The prospect of Kurdish groups operating inside Iran signals US consideration for a ground uprising.
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Donald Trump
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Trump seeks to justify Iran war
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US-China relations
China and US to hold high-level talks in Paris before Trump’s Beijing visit
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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.
2 hours ago
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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United States
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Under Trump, the US has unleashed its own wolf warriors
Chinese diplomats need to project a measured and calming presence on the international stage to contend effectively with American blowhards.
4 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM
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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.
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US, Israel war on Iran
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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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US, Israel war on Iran
Global stock sell-off slams Wall Street as oil prices leap on Iran war woes
The Dow ended down 403 points, after plunging over 1,200 earlier in the day.
4 Mar 2026 - 6:29AM
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China-Middle East relations
How will China adjust Israel ties as US-led strikes on Iran reshape Middle East?
Beijing is unlikely to abandon ‘balanced diplomacy’ in the region despite killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, analysts say.
4 Mar 2026 - 12:12AM
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Iran
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Filipino overseas workers under fire as Iran conflict worsens
The Philippine government still has no plan for mass repatriation, leaving many workers to weigh life‑and‑death risks against the livelihoods of their families back home.
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Two Sessions 2026
Will Iran feature in foreign policy talks at China’s ‘two sessions’?
The focus is on economics and the five-year plan but the turmoil could prompt a rethink in some areas, analysts say.
3 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
China and France agree to help de-escalate US-Israeli conflict with Iran
The world must not return to the law of the jungle, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang tells France’s Jean-Noel Barrot.
3 Mar 2026 - 8:36PM
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Indonesia
‘Nothing to them’: Indonesia’s US-Iran peace broker bid faces long odds
Indonesia’s president offered to fly to Tehran in person, but critics say joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ cost Jakarta its neutrality.
3 Mar 2026 - 5:55PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Understanding China’s cautious stance on Iran following US-Israel strikes
Beijing’s strong but restrained reaction aligns with a long-standing strategy of diplomatic backing without direct military engagement.
3 Mar 2026 - 4:26PM
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Hong Kong politics
Focus on development and cherish stability, Xia Baolong urges Hong Kong
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director meets local delegates ahead of annual political gatherings in capital.
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US, Israel war on Iran
New satellite photos show apparent attack on Iran nuclear site: report
Strikes on Iran’s Natanz complex occurred between Sunday afternoon and Monday morning, report shows.
3 Mar 2026 - 12:50PM
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China trade
‘We couldn’t reach them’: Chinese firms’ Iran business in limbo after strikes
Attacks on Iran by the US and Israel have left China’s exporters doing business there unsure of their future, with contacts unresponsive.
3 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
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The Philippines
Filipinos in Middle East war zones torn between safety and livelihood
The 2 million Filipinos working in the region are primary breadwinners, remitting billions of dollars to their families each year.
3 Mar 2026 - 11:06PM
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Middle East
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Iran’s people deserve stability, dignity and peace
Readers discuss the US and Israel’s bombing of Iran, US-Philippine military cooperation, and American criticism of a key Chinese trade negotiator.
3 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong transport
Over 580 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East and seeking help
Cathay Pacific has extended flight suspensions to Dubai and Riyadh until March 14.
4 Mar 2026 - 2:48AM
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Pakistan
Pakistan cities under curfew after 23 die in protests over Khamenei killing
Authorities have imposed a three-day curfew in the northern cities of Gilgit and Skardu, citing ‘deteriorating law and order conditions’.
3 Mar 2026 - 8:53AM
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War and conflict
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Strikes on Iran may complicate US-China ties
No significant impact expected on China’s, or Hong Kong’s, economy from the most recent conflict in the Middle East.
3 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Europe divided, on edge as US-Israel strikes on Iran ripple across the continent
Cyprus hit, oil prices jump and EU leaders clash over legality, regime change and Washington’s role in the widening conflict.
3 Mar 2026 - 6:05AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Iran war could last a month or longer as conflict widens
Trump administration says the ‘hardest hits are yet to come’ for Iran, as Tehran and its allies hit back across the region.
3 Mar 2026 - 4:41PM
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Defence
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.
2 Mar 2026 - 11:27PM
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Long Iran war could hurt Ukraine’s defence, says Zelensky
The president said if military strikes in the Middle East continue, the supply of weapons to fend off Moscow’s long attack could be affected.
2 Mar 2026 - 9:47PM
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China-Middle East relations
Why the US-Israel war with Iran leaves Asian economies exposed
Mainland China imports vast amounts of oil from the Middle East but India, South Korea and others could fare worse, analysts say.
2 Mar 2026 - 9:30PM
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