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Middle East
‘Structural shift’: new routes for Middle East freight to bypass Hormuz
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the UAE lead a push for a new trade architecture with multiple nodes linking the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says he’s reviewing new Iran proposal to end war
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My Take
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World Cup football belongs to the fans, not to Trump and his friend at Fifa
2 May 2026 - 10:30PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran will not accept ‘imposed’ peace, Trump not satisfied with negotiations
US lawmakers are pressuring the President to resolve the war, while Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is attempting to ease the war’s toll on Iran’s economy.
2 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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Saudi Arabia
UAE’s Opec exit signals aim to accelerate foreign policy diversification
Iran’s attacks on Gulf states have forced Abu Dhabi to rethink its place within the Saudi Arabia-led diplomatic architecture, analysts say.
2 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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Banking & finance
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Mini-crises sparked by the Iran war may add up to a big collapse
From energy, inflation and trade to slowing global growth and investment uncertainty, these mini-crises have the makings of a massive crisis.
2 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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Britain
UK PM says some pro-Palestinian marches could be banned, cites intifada chants
His comments come after two Jewish men were stabbed in the north London suburb of Golders Green by a Somalia-born British man.
2 May 2026 - 3:48PM
Middle East
Hezbollah’s cheap drones pose challenge for Israel – like ‘children’s toys’
The militant group is using devices linked to their launch site by a thin fibre-optic cable that can stretch for dozens of kilometres.
2 May 2026 - 2:48PM
United States
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Why US may regret pushing allies towards greater defence autonomy
The challenge for US policymakers in the aftermath of Trump’s presidency may be to restore US importance among like-minded countries.
1 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Could a prolonged conflict between the US and Iran threaten another vital link?
While countries grapple with the perils of a continuing oil shock, essential internet cables are also at risk.
1 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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Iran
Iran ‘dying to make a deal’, US war costs soar: here’s what happened overnight
US President Donald Trump says only a few people know the status of talks with Tehran as war enters its third month.
1 May 2026 - 8:40AM
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US-China trade war
From apps to autos: China’s data reach sparks US espionage and sabotage concerns
Washington accused of not doing enough to counter Beijing’s harvesting of key American data and weaponising it as a strategic asset.
1 May 2026 - 6:16AM
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Brics
Iran war tests India’s Brics leadership as ‘political relevance’ questions mount
With Brics members Iran and the UAE as belligerents, the bloc has failed to reach a common position on the Middle East conflict.
30 Apr 2026 - 7:49PM
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Britain
UK raises terror threat level to ‘severe’ after Jewish-targeted stabbings
UK declares an ‘antisemitism emergency’ and police probe potential Iranian proxy links to Golders Green attack.
1 May 2026 - 11:21AM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla in international waters off Greece, detaining dozens
Organisers accuse Israel of ‘abduction’ after boats are seized nearly 1,000km from the Palestinian enclave.
1 May 2026 - 9:35AM
South Korea
Could a ‘reckless’ Trump’s ‘destroy-and-deal’ tactics target North Korea?
A Korean-American leader said the strategy was influenced by ‘new neocons’, urging Seoul to prioritise risk management over diplomacy.
30 Apr 2026 - 3:41PM
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Hong Kong economy
Industrial costs up 50% in Hong Kong since start of Mideast war: oil executive
Wah Fu Petroleum Company executive pledges to pass on subsidy to customers, while taxi union leader praises government for quick intervention.
30 Apr 2026 - 4:03PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump may cut US troops in Germany after ‘humiliating’ Iran comment
The German chancellor has drawn the US president’s ire with his remarks about Tehran besting Washington at the negotiating table.
30 Apr 2026 - 7:46AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump hails ‘very good’ Putin call as Iran talks stall and Ukraine war drags on
US president says Russian leader offered help on Iran’s enriched uranium and discussed a Victory Day ceasefire in Ukraine.
30 Apr 2026 - 5:02PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war price tag hits US$25 billion as Hegseth defends record Pentagon budget
Disclosure to Congress comes as the defence chief faces mounting Democratic criticism over spending priorities and strategy.
30 Apr 2026 - 2:54PM
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Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring
Brent crude jumps to US$126 as the US president declares Iran is ‘choking like a stuffed pig’.
30 Apr 2026 - 6:16PM
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Britain
London stabbing of 2 Jewish men is terrorist incident: police
The victims, aged 34 and 76, were hospitalised with knife wounds. A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
29 Apr 2026 - 10:54PM
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Hong Kong stock market
China oil stocks rise as crude rally lifts Sinopec, CNOOC earnings
First-quarter earnings remain resilient as crude prices surge on Middle East tensions, tightening global supply and lifting margins.
29 Apr 2026 - 4:39PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Will Israel’s use of Iron Dome to aid Arab neighbour recalibrate Mideast defence?
Reported deployment ‘on UAE soil represents a qualitatively different level of trust and coordination’, analyst says.
29 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Wartime’ in Iran and Trump’s extended blockade: here’s what happened overnight
As the US president hit out at Germany’s chancellor, Iran said it did not consider the war to be over, while the UAE pulled out of Opec.
29 Apr 2026 - 11:04AM
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China exports
How China’s reported sulphuric acid export ban could have global buyers reeling
Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:07AM
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China-Middle East relations
China’s calls to open Hormuz show the limits of its ties to Iran, experts say
While Beijing has long seen Tehran as a useful partner, the nation is not crucial to its Middle East strategy, analysts argue.
28 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
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China travel
Canada’s push to rebuild ties with China hits a snag: a lack of direct flights
Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
28 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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