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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Iran operation will continue with ‘ferocious, unyielding resolve’
American president vows US will press on with strikes, warning of more casualties as Iran conflict widens and energy markets reel.
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Missile and drone strikes hit cities across Middle East
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Defence
What weapons were used in US-Iran strikes, and which are deployed near China?
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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.
4 hours ago
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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.
3 hours ago
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.
2 Mar 2026 - 5:59PM
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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.
4 hours ago
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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.
3 hours ago
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US, Israel war on Iran
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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US, Israel war on Iran
3 US troops killed in Iran war, Trump warns more could come
The US president vows to ‘avenge their deaths and deliver the most punishing blow’.
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Hong Kong transport
Hongkong Post’s airmail services to 24 countries affected by strikes in Middle East
Public postal service suspends airmail to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, affecting ‘services transiting through these locations’.
1 Mar 2026 - 11:50PM
US, Israel war on Iran
194 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East safe as attacks escalate
‘You are watching the missiles explode right above you, along with the sound,’ says Martin Yeung, a solicitor caught in Dubai.
1 Mar 2026 - 10:34PM
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Pakistan
Blasts in Kabul as Afghan government says responding to Pakistan attacks
Diplomatic efforts have failed to secure a truce between Pakistan and the Taliban, with Saudi Arabia and Qatar engaged in efforts to halt the fighting.
2 Mar 2026 - 6:10AM
Hong Kong transport
35 Hong Kong to Mideast flights disrupted, with more expected after attack on Iran
Passengers already packing Hong Kong airport to inquire about suspended departures to Riyadh, Doha and Qatar from day before.
1 Mar 2026 - 11:08PM
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US-Iran tensions
Airspace closed, flights cancelled amid US-Israel-Iran conflict
Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Syria and the UAE all announced at least partial closures of their skies.
28 Feb 2026 - 11:04PM
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Middle East
Missiles streak across Gulf skies as Iran responds to US-Israel attack
The sudden escalation in military operations has left many in the Middle East on edge.
28 Feb 2026 - 11:55PM
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Donald Trump
What military assets does the US have in the Middle East?
Before Saturday’s strikes on Iran, Donald Trump ordered a huge military presence in the region, including warships crewed by thousands.
28 Feb 2026 - 10:13PM
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Hong Kong stock market
The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?
After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.
28 Feb 2026 - 1:44PM
Pakistan
A tale of 2 allies: inside the deadly unravelling of Pakistan-Taliban ties
Islamabad is in an ‘open war’ with Kabul due to persistent border clashes and militant attacks, straining their historic relationship.
28 Feb 2026 - 7:32PM
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Pakistan
China seeks to mediate after Pakistan declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan
Beijing calls on Islamabad and Kabul to stay calm and exercise restraint as relations between the neighbours plummet.
27 Feb 2026 - 8:11PM
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Middle East
US and Iran wrap up talks without a deal as war risks persist
Oman’s mediator cites ‘significant progress’ in Geneva, but a massive US naval build-up keeps the Middle East on edge.
27 Feb 2026 - 4:24PM
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China-Middle East relations
Is China flexing its intelligence muscle by tracking US military moves near Iran?
Unusually detailed posts by commercial firm MizarVision about America’s deployments in the Middle East are grabbing attention.
27 Feb 2026 - 4:44PM
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US-China trade war
US warns of deep distrust even as officials seek stable China ties for summit
Congressional hearings reflect bipartisan concern and highlight persistent advanced tech market tension as key Trump-Xi summit looms.
25 Feb 2026 - 8:28AM
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Pakistan
Pakistan claim of killing 80 militants ‘false’, Taliban security source says
The Afghan Defence Ministry said ‘various civilian areas’ in eastern Afghanistan were hit, including a religious madrasa and multiple homes.
23 Feb 2026 - 2:19AM
US-China relations
PLA, Chinese firm release images showing US military build-up around Iran
Imagery of combat aircraft and support planes at bases in the region comes amid reports that Washington appears ready to strike Tehran.
20 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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China energy security
What would blocking the Strait of Hormuz mean for global oil and LNG shipments?
Tehran temporarily and partially closed the strategic waterway during a military drill, prompting speculation over an extended blockade.
20 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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Israel-Gaza war
‘Plan B is war’: Gaza truce faces late April test despite Trump’s peace push
Observers say the unresolved question of Hamas’ disarmament leaves the fragile truce vulnerable to collapse.
20 Feb 2026 - 4:57PM
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US-China trade war
Washington offers US$200 million to boost US smartphone industry in Indo-Pacific
State Department subsidies for US companies to shore up US artificial intelligence supply chain in region and counter China’s dominance.
20 Feb 2026 - 7:24AM
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