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Malaysia
Ankara anchor: Malaysia finds Turkey ‘reliable friend’ in stormy global waters
Trump’s tariffs and actions in Venezuela are causing the Global South to look for less mercurial partners, analysts say.
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Syria
Deadly clashes in Aleppo shatter Syria’s fragile peace as thousands flee
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Saudi Arabia
US allies Saudi Arabia, UAE risk a split in Middle East over competing visions
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Israel
UN accuses Israel of subjecting Palestinians in West Bank to ‘apartheid’
For first time, UN rights chief labels situation in occupied Palestinian territories ‘apartheid’, a term previously used only by UN experts.
7 Jan 2026 - 7:06PM
United States
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Why Asia should be concerned about the US attack on Venezuela
Venezuela matters less as a case in itself than as a signal of how energy is being repositioned amid intensifying US-China competition.
7 Jan 2026 - 6:22PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla hits record sales; China carmakers eye third of global market: 7 EV reads
From automakers doubling down on discounts to Chinese robotaxis in the Middle East, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
7 Jan 2026 - 12:28PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
Why Iran may not be the next Venezuela despite twin threat of protests and Trump
The volatile situation in the Middle East and the greater role played by China in the region may give the US pause for thought.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:02PM
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Iran
Iran protests death toll hits 35 and 1,200 detained, activists say
Iran’s judiciary vows ‘no leniency’ for rioters as nationwide unrest enters its second week.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:14PM
Britain
Palestinian embassy in UK officially inaugurated
Ambassador Husam Zomlot hails upgrade from a mission to full embassy status as an ‘historic moment’.
6 Jan 2026 - 1:00PM
Iran
At least 16 dead in Iran during week of protests: rights groups
Rights groups report rising fatalities and hundreds of arrests in the biggest Iran protests in three years.
5 Jan 2026 - 10:01AM
Islamic State
Britain, France bombed suspected Isis arms dump in Syria: UK defence ministry
Intelligence analysis identified an underground facility believed to contain weapons and explosives in mountains near Palmyra, the UK said.
4 Jan 2026 - 1:38PM
Yemen
Pro-Saudi forces regain province from separatists: Yemen presidential council
Rashad al-Alimi said forces had successfully retaken positions in the resource-rich Hadramout province, which borders Saudi Arabia.
4 Jan 2026 - 6:44AM
Britain
Iranian diaspora in UK rallies in London to support protesters in Iran
Pro-democracy demonstrators gathered outside Downing Street for the rally organised by the Association of Anglo-Iranian Women in the UK.
4 Jan 2026 - 7:26AM
Donald Trump
‘Peace President’ Trump embraces war: Maduro captured, Nigeria hit, Iran warned
Despite Nobel Peace Prize ambitions, Trump opens 2026 with strikes in Venezuela after a Christmas Day hit on Nigeria.
4 Jan 2026 - 1:32AM
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Iran
Khamenei demands Iran rioters ‘be put in their place’ amid protests, Trump warning
As Trump warns the US is ‘locked and loaded’ to intervene, Iran’s supreme leader blames foreign enemies and orders a crackdown on nationwide unrest.
3 Jan 2026 - 8:27PM
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Yemen
Yemen’s separatists announce constitution, UAE withdraws all its troops
The proposed constitution for an independent nation in the south comes as the conflict in Yemen pits Saudi Arabia against the UAE.
3 Jan 2026 - 3:07PM
Banking & finance
More issuers turn to Dubai listings as yuan bonds gain traction in Middle East
Dubai’s dim sum bond momentum points to investor confidence in China and diversification from the US dollar, says regulator.
5 Jan 2026 - 4:19PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Angelina Jolie visits Egyptian side of Gaza’s Rafah crossing
‘What needs to happen is clear: the ceasefire must hold and access must be sustained, safe and urgently scaled up,’ the actress said of Gaza.
3 Jan 2026 - 7:26AM
Yemen
7 dead as Saudi jets strike UAE-backed forces in ‘peaceful’ Yemen operation
Separatists report 7 air strikes minutes after pro-Saudi forces announced a ‘peaceful’ bid to retake camps, accusing Riyadh of deception.
2 Jan 2026 - 9:33PM
United States
Trump and Iran official exchange threats after protests turn deadly
Trump says US will come to their rescue if ‘peaceful protesters killed’ while Iran’s ex-parliament speaker blames US and Israel for unrest.
3 Jan 2026 - 7:53AM
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Saudi Arabia
Saudi-UAE rivalry explodes into view after strike in war-torn Yemen
Gulf powers Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are at odds over rival factions and a deepening struggle for regional pre-eminence.
2 Jan 2026 - 2:09PM
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia sets executions record in 2025, putting 356 people to death
The surge comes amid Riyadh’s ongoing ‘war on drugs’ and marked the first time more foreigners were executed than Saudis in a calendar year.
2 Jan 2026 - 12:30PM
Iran
At least 7 reported killed in Iran as unrest spreads beyond capital
Deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran over demonstrations which started in Tehran and have emerged elsewhere.
2 Jan 2026 - 2:13PM
Iran
Iran executions hit 35-year high with 1,500 killed in 2025: rights group
Drug offenses fuel ‘unprecedented’ surge as Tehran uses capital punishment to ‘create fear’, says rights activist.
1 Jan 2026 - 11:07PM
China trade
How the ‘world’s supermarket’ rode out Trump’s tariffs – and grew even stronger
Yiwu, one of China’s biggest export hubs, was expected to take a hit from US tariffs. Instead, it has seen trade surge.
1 Jan 2026 - 10:39PM
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Autonomous vehicles
How Chinese robotaxi giants are steering Middle East towards a driverless future
WeRide, Baidu and Pony.ai expand operations in the Middle East as UAE promotes clean energy and reduces dependence on oil and gas.
4 Jan 2026 - 12:15PM
Malaysia
Muslim businesses in China target Malaysia as global halal gateway
The growing presence of China’s Muslim entrepreneurs at a festival in Kuala Lumpur reflects their trust in Malaysia’s strong halal standards.
31 Dec 2025 - 4:49PM
Iran
Students join protests in Iran as economic hardship fuels discontent
Iran’s leadership acknowledges protests stem from economic pressures as currency hits a record low.
31 Dec 2025 - 11:35PM
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