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US, Israel war on Iran
US special envoy Witkoff predicts Iran talks as war enters second month
Steve Witkoff says he is ‘hopeful’ that there will be meetings ‘this week’, even as the conflict shows no sign of ending.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Pro-Iran hackers say they breached FBI chief Patel’s email account
28 Mar 2026 - 1:09AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Ukraine’s not America’s war, Iran not our war’: US, G7 diplomats trade barbs
27 Mar 2026 - 8:06PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran says Hormuz closed for shipping to and from ‘enemy’ ports
The Revolutionary Guards said that they had turned back three vessels seeking to cross the transit point.
27 Mar 2026 - 8:22PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
UN tells US to swiftly finish probe into ‘visceral’ Iran school bombing
In a video address to the UNHRC, Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi called the bombing a ‘calculated’ assault by the US.
27 Mar 2026 - 6:31PM
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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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What is Kharg Island and why might Trump want it?
Kharg Island handles about 90 per cent of Iran’s crude oil exports.
27 Mar 2026 - 4:42PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran’s harder-to-hunt long-range missiles are taking greater toll
Many Iranian launchers are destroyed, but remaining missiles are hitting targets with more precision.
27 Mar 2026 - 10:43AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Iran ‘begging’ for deal, but teases new aid for hard-hit US farmers
Trump shrugs off the need to reach a settlement, then alleges Iran let oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a ‘gift’ to the US.
27 Mar 2026 - 2:54PM
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Israel-Iran conflict
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The impact of Asia’s energy crisis
Japan begins its biggest-ever release of oil from its national reserves to keep domestic fuel prices down.
26 Mar 2026 - 9:44PM
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China economy
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As oil-shocked world turns to renewables, China will reap the rewards
The biggest losers will be the Middle East and the US, as oil becomes less important and doubts grow about US might.
26 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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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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Mainland China
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Will oil shocks trigger a Chinese EV buying spree?
Oil shock from the Iran war might speed up the global EV shift and boost China’s auto industry, analysts say.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:11PM
US, Israel war on Iran
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Iran war: Why a Trump climbdown won’t save Asia’s economies
Markets might be convinced Trump will chicken out again, but that won’t reassure Asian nations scrambling to deal with energy shortages.
26 Mar 2026 - 4:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
As Trump pushes for talks, US troop moves signal potential Iran war escalation
Trump is moving airborne troops and extra Marines to the Gulf amid speculation that he might order a ground operation.
26 Mar 2026 - 7:49PM
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Boao Forum for Asia
As Iran war rages, China links peace to economic growth at Boao Forum
Beijing will continue promoting free trade, openness and a sound legal system for business, top legislator says.
26 Mar 2026 - 2:39PM
Donald Trump
Trump to skip CPAC for first time in decade amid war with Iran
White House cites a busy schedule as the US president swaps conservative gathering for another event in Miami.
26 Mar 2026 - 10:24AM
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US-China relations
Why China’s Iran war strategy is working – and may even be an opportunity
Beijing happy to watch, wait and safeguard core interests – oil flows, Taiwan and trade – as its geopolitical rival spends resources on war.
26 Mar 2026 - 8:09AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, has own demands to end fighting
Trump claimed Iranian leaders are ‘afraid’ to admit they want a deal after Tehran’s foreign minister said ‘we do not plan on any negotiations’.
26 Mar 2026 - 11:17AM
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US-China relations
Trump-Xi summit: US announces new dates in May
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump will also host Chinese leader in Washington later this year.
26 Mar 2026 - 7:08PM
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China trade
China-owned vessel secures rare Strait of Hormuz transit as Iran war grinds on
China’s Cosco Shipping Lines has also reopened Middle East bookings, signalling a tentative return while warning instability may still disrupt services.
25 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
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Banking & finance
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Why a global private-credit meltdown would hit China hard
It could leave emerging economies scrambling for financing just as their repayment obligations to Chinese lenders mount.
25 Mar 2026 - 4:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iranian military scoffs at US attempts at a ceasefire deal
Military spokesperson dismisses a supposed ‘15-point plan’ while Washington mobilises more troops for the region.
25 Mar 2026 - 4:42PM
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Banking & finance
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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
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran fires missiles across Middle East after Trump claims progress in talks
Iran says it targeted Israel as well as US bases in the Gulf after a reported 15-point US ceasefire plan emerged.
25 Mar 2026 - 9:20PM
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Donald Trump
Trump’s approval in US hits new low as fuel prices surge amid war
Americans’ views on the president sour over costs of living – the very issue that fuelled his 2024 victory – as prices spike.
25 Mar 2026 - 10:29AM
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Trump’s energy war over Iran is failing just like his China trade war
Much like China’s rare earths dominance held off Trump’s trade war, Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz to outdo Trump in economic warfare.
24 Mar 2026 - 4:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran targets Israel and Gulf states after denying Trump claim of talks
There’s no sign of reduced fighting after the US president claimed there was dialogue in the Iran war.
24 Mar 2026 - 9:41PM
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