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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran eyes China as Mideast security guarantor. Chinese analysts are not so sure
Comments from Iranian envoy to Beijing come hours after Trump’s two-week suspension of bombing campaign.
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Middle East
1 dead after gunmen open fire outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
7 Apr 2026 - 8:48PM
South Korea
South Korea aims to send ships to Saudi port for oil to bypass Hormuz
6 Apr 2026 - 6:01PM
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Commodities
Gold may reverse course once Iran war ends, Fed adopts policy easing
Gold has been on a wild ride this year, surging as much as 25 per cent before the war in Iran wiped out almost all the gains.
6 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
Ukraine war
Ukraine and Syria pledge security cooperation as Zelensky expands Middle East tour
Zelensky and Sharaa discuss drone defence and food security as Kyiv seeks to export its military expertise.
6 Apr 2026 - 9:50AM
Hungary
Orban appears to blame Ukraine after explosives found on gas pipeline to Hungary
Discovery on Serbian border comes as the Hungarian leader faces a tight election and ‘false flag’ accusations from opposition.
6 Apr 2026 - 1:46PM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine and Russia trade fatal strikes as Zelensky travels to Turkey
The war began in February 2022 after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s troops invaded Ukraine.
4 Apr 2026 - 11:48PM
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Pakistan
What Pakistan gains by playing peacemaker in Iran war
If Islamabad can successfully carry off the talks, it stands a chance of bringing in much-needed investments and weapon sales, analysts say.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:20PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia to deport Scottish crime boss wanted by Spain
Steven Lyons is wanted in Spain and Britain in connection with organised crime, drug trafficking and money laundering.
1 Apr 2026 - 6:33PM
US, Israel war on Iran
China, Pakistan launch five-point plan to ease Iran crisis, push ceasefire
Beijing backs Islamabad’s mediation push as both call for truce, Hormuz reopening and talks to restore regional stability.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:40AM
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Pakistan talks aim to end Middle East fighting
Top diplomats from key regional powers gathered in Islamabad on March 29 to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East.
30 Mar 2026 - 1:34PM
Pakistan
Regional diplomats gather in Pakistan for talks to end Iran war
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were taking part in the talks as the US kept up strikes on Iran.
30 Mar 2026 - 1:30PM
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Iran
As tensions rise, Middle Eastern money and travellers pivot to Hong Kong
Wealthy Gulf visitors are extending their stays in Hong Kong as investors from the region look to hedge risk and tap Asian markets.
29 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
Israel-Iran conflict
1 month, 2 straits, more strikes: how long will the US-Israeli war on Iran last?
With Houthi rebels entering the fray, the next maritime choke point at risk could be the Bab el-Mandeb.
28 Mar 2026 - 10:31PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Israel launches strikes on Iran with no sign of diplomatic breakthrough
Israeli jets hit Tehran’s missile hubs while more US troops head to the Middle East.
27 Mar 2026 - 4:45PM
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Malaysia
Iran crisis bites into Malaysia’s supply chain as fuel subsidy cap falls
The quota cut for subsidised petrol reflects how the distant war is affecting Malaysia, with the food industry also sounding the alarm.
27 Mar 2026 - 4:49PM
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Malaysia
Iran to allow Malaysian vessels to pass in Strait of Hormuz: Anwar
Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim said he talked with Iran and other countries as part of efforts to facilitate peace in the Middle East.
26 Mar 2026 - 8:21PM
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Turkish private bank plans Hong Kong entry amid Middle East tensions: sources
Turkiye Is Bankasi eyes corporate-focused Hong Kong branch, citing the city’s hub role, to complete its China coverage, sources say.
25 Mar 2026 - 10:32AM
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Gary Liu and Liu Xiaochun on the US and China’s divergent paths for stablecoins
As investors await Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences, two experts discuss the assets’ integration with the city’s economy – and the world’s.
25 Mar 2026 - 10:02AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Iran gave the US gift ‘worth a tremendous amount of money’
US president claims Tehran offered an ‘oil and gas related’ gift and that it was a sign talks are happening with ‘the right people’.
25 Mar 2026 - 12:49PM
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Malaysia
DarkSword threatens Malaysian iOS users, exposing spread of elite spyware
DarkSword can compromise vulnerable iPhones through hacked legitimate websites and siphon off highly sensitive data, researchers warn.
24 Mar 2026 - 8:31PM
Hong Kong economy
Amid Iran war, Hongkongers choose short-haul high-speed rail trips
With war raging in the Middle East, tickets for mainland Chinese destinations are being snapped up.
23 Mar 2026 - 1:22AM
Syria
Pregnant woman and 5 kids die in container fire in Turkey
The 27-year-old mother was seven months pregnant, with her husband fighting for his life after the blaze.
20 Mar 2026 - 11:18PM
US, Israel war on Iran
‘Severely damaged’: how the US-Israel war on Iran is decoupling Gulf security
As confidence in America’s defence guarantee erodes, Gulf states are now weighing a more multifaceted strategy, analysts say.
19 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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Ukraine war
Kremlin says Ukraine peace talks on ‘situational pause’ amid Iran war
The Kremlin confirms halt as Russian newspaper claims the Middle East crisis could force Ukraine towards territorial compromise.
19 Mar 2026 - 6:20PM
Pakistan
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Pakistan to pause Afghan strikes for Eid
The decision was made at the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey.
19 Mar 2026 - 11:43AM
Pakistan
Pakistan announces 5-day pause on Afghan strikes for Eid
The temporary ceasefire comes after Monday’s hospital strike, the deadliest in an escalating conflict between the two neighbours.
19 Mar 2026 - 11:43AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iranian women footballers return home after withdrawing Australia asylum bids
Concerns over their safety surfaced when several players were called ‘wartime traitors’ for failing to sing the national anthem at a match.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:47PM
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