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Flames rise after a March 7 strike on an oil depot in Tehran. Photo: TNS
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran war prompts global energy rethink that favours China

Surging oil prices and supply disruptions are causing countries to reassess investment in nuclear and renewable energy – two key Chinese strengths.

The Philippines

Beyond ‘lip service’: Philippines urged to act on air defence gaps

Ukraine war

Russian report says Ukraine peace talks paused amid Iran war

Science

Leading Chinese remote-sensing scientist Zhang Jinshui dies at 47

Beijing Normal University professor led major R&D programmes and was instrumental in boosting China’s food security with satellite tech.

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Zhang Jinshui was a professor and doctoral supervisor in the Faculty of Geographical Science, Beijing Normal University. Photo: Handout
Cambodia

Cambodia boosts Singapore and Malaysia fuel imports to survive energy crisis

Energy Minister Keo Rottanak says ‘an Asean power grid is the way to go’ as Vietnam and China restrict exports to Phnom Penh.

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Artificial intelligence

AI version of late actor Val Kilmer to co-star in new movie

Kilmer will posthumously ⁠appear in ‘As Deep as the Grave’ in one of the boldest uses yet of AI in moviemaking.

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European Union

Letters | Ireland is a predictable partner in unsettling times

Readers discuss Ireland’s ties to Hong Kong and the country’s global appeal, the war in Iran, and the value of attracting international students.

People watch the annual St Patrick’s Day parade through the city centre of Dublin, Ireland, on March 17. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

FBI ‘investigating’ top US security official who resigned over Iran war

The probe into Joe Kent apparently predates his sudden departure as head of the National Counterterrorism Centre.

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US-China tech war

China’s global tech push

Chinese tech companies have become world leaders in areas such as AI, online entertainment, drones and autonomous driving, as they spearhead chuhai, the nation’s “going global” push.

Wellness

World’s ‘happiest’ places revealed as social media weighs on us

Heavy social media use is undermining youth well-being in many countries, according to a UN-sponsored report.

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A girl in Sydney uses her phone. Australia restricted young people’s access to social media services late last year. Photo: AP
Banking & finance

How China opened the door to creating a direct rival to US payment systems

Beijing has removed several key restrictions on its payment system, allowing it to expand beyond yuan settlements, economist says.

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China has been promoting its own cross-border payment system as it seeks to hedge against potential weaponisation of the US financial system. Photo: AFP
North Korea

Nuclear or nothing: why North Korea’s Kim expects the US to come ‘cap in hand’

With Washington tied up in Iran, Kim Jong-un’s message is clear: if the US wants a summit, it must pay his nuclear price.

China's military weapons

PLA reveals AI-assisted aerial refuelling system days after US tanker crash

PLA Air Force details streamlined operations that pair tankers and fighters, with real-time recommendations for pilots.

Japan

Russian hypersonic jets buzz Japan’s coast in ‘thinly veiled threat’

The exercises send a message that Tokyo should avoid antagonising Moscow or risk ‘repercussions’, observers say.

Footage of a Russian fighter jet carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missiles conducting exercises over the Sea of Japan, or East Sea. Photo: Handout
Americas and the Caribbean

Mexico invites Spain’s king to World Cup in sign of thaw

President Sheinbaum’s invitation came after the monarch acknowledged there had been ‘a lot of abuse’ during Spain’s conquest of the Americas.

In a letter to Spain’s King Felipe (right), Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum (left) said the World Cup was “a timely opportunity to evoke the depth and unique character of the ties” between their two countries. Photos: AFP
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

HKMA warns of interest rate uncertainty amid Middle East conflict

HKMA leaves city’s base rate untouched at 4 per cent, as HSBC, Standard Chartered and BOCHK keep prime lending and saving rates unchanged.

Fame and celebrity

Who was Lauren Bessette, Carolyn Bessette’s sister who died with her?

Ryan Murphy’s Love Story charts the whirlwind romance between Carolyn and JFK Jr – and new episodes feature Lauren Bessette, played by Sydney Lemmon.

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US-China trade war

Fears grow over US drug supply’s growing dependence on Chinese ingredients

Beijing’s global pharmaceutical push follows same playbook as rare earths, semiconductors and electric vehicles, warn US lawmakers.

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The United States’ growing dependence on China’s pharmaceutical industry for its supply chain is concerning US lawmakers. Photo: Shutterstock
US, Israel war on Iran

Europe says no to Trump’s Iran demands: ‘not our war’

Some of the closest US allies say they don’t want to enter a conflict on which they were given no say ⁠and where they cannot see the endgame.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Iran can still attack US interests, government appears intact: US spy chief

If a hostile regime survives, it will seek ‌to begin a years-long effort to rebuild its missiles and drone forces, she told US lawmakers.

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US Federal Reserve

US Fed defies Trump to keep interest rates unchanged amid Iran war concerns

Spiking oil prices could fuel inflation and curb growth, even as the US president repeatedly calls for rate cuts.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: AP
US-China relations

US says mainland China has no plans to attack Taiwan in 2027

Beijing seeks to control the island without the use of force, the US intelligence community confirms in its annual report on global threats.

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The People’s Liberation Army conducts military drills near Pingtan island, in eastern China’s Fujian province, the closest point to Taiwan, on December 30, 2025. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Iran’s largest gas field as energy war explodes

Trump denies US involvement in Israel’s attack on the South Pars gas field that prompted Iran to retaliate against Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump allows foreign ships between domestic ports to stabilise petrol costs

Major maritime unions warn move ‘would do nothing to reduce gasoline prices’ and risks undermining American jobs and national security.

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2026 Trump-Xi summit

Chaos over Donald Trump’s China trip likely to further test Beijing’s patience

The US leader’s call for a delay as he focuses on the Iran war follows reports of growing frustration at the White House’s erratic behaviour.

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The White House’s current approach contrasts with that in 2017, when Donald Trump last visited China. Photo: TNS
Asean

Opinion | Tariffs grab headlines, but non-tariff barriers decide winners in Asean

Trump’s flashy tariffs get the attention, but non-tariff barriers are what truly kill competition and leave firms and consumers worse off.

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US President Donald Trump (left) and Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hold up signed documents on a trade deal in Kuala Lumpur on October 26, 2025. Photo: AFP
Apple

Apple’s Tim Cook visits China as reliance on Chinese suppliers endures

Cook shows up at an Apple Store in Chengdu as part of the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

China energy security

Red Sea fix? China-bound oil tankers tap Saudi plan to dodge Strait of Hormuz

But analysts warn the strategy can only partially offset disruptions and that security risks remain high.

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