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Donald Trump says US ‘very close to finishing’ objectives in Iran
The US president also claimed the operation in Iran is for ‘places like China’ and he had a ‘good relationship’ with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy reconnaissance plane, but no troops
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Trump and Putin discuss ‘quick’ ending to Iran war
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Ships brandish China links to evade Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Vessels are claiming to have an ‘all-Chinese crew’ or ‘Chinese owner’ in a bid to reduce the risk of being targeted.
10 Mar 2026 - 1:52AM
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China energy security
China vows to stabilise oil and gas output in new 5-year plan amid global risks
Amid Mideast instability and US$100 oil, China is mapping out strategic production bases, underpinning long-term energy security.
10 Mar 2026 - 1:06AM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong couple’s HK$50,000 exit from Dubai after ‘biggest blunder’
Like many other travellers, construction consultant Yen Kwok and her husband were stranded in the Middle East when war started.
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Iran war sparks fuel crises in parts of Asia
Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar and Indonesia among the countries facing fuel shortages.
9 Mar 2026 - 5:31PM
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Video shows apparent US strike as Trump blames Iran for school massacre
Footage of a cruise missile hitting near Minab would appear to contradict Trump’s claims of Iranian culpability.
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Where things stand after another weekend of war in the Middle East
As Mojtaba Khamenei takes the helm in Tehran, regional casualties climb and oil prices surge in a conflict that enters its 10th day on Monday.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:13PM
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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader
The 56-year-old will succeed his father Ali Khamenei, who was killed by US-Israeli air strikes on Iran.
9 Mar 2026 - 9:46AM
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Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader?
A power broker with deep Revolutionary Guard ties, the 56-year-old cleric takes command of a nation under fire after a week of devastating air strikes.
9 Mar 2026 - 7:54PM
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China-Middle East relations
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Strikes on Iran not the biggest threat to China’s belt and road goals: Pan Guang
Mainland academic assesses the risks to Chinese investment and diplomacy in the region and what it means for the other main players.
9 Mar 2026 - 10:02AM
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Iran names new supreme leader as oil surges above US$100 a barrel
Son of Khamenei named supreme leader as the Middle East conflict drives up global energy prices and snarls air travel.
9 Mar 2026 - 7:57PM
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Trump and Starmer hold call on Middle East after rebuke over Iran
Phone call came after Trump mounted his latest criticism of the British leader over a perceived lack of support for the US campaign against Iran.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:16PM
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Macron to visit Cyprus, French warships deployed as war in Middle East rages
The president’s visit will demonstrate France’s solidarity with Cyprus following Iranian strikes and underscore the importance of maritime security in the region.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:14PM
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Two Sessions 2026
Takeaways from Foreign Minister Wang Yi at China’s ‘two sessions’
Top diplomat addresses questions on US ties, the Iran crisis, South China Sea disputes and Beijing’s vision for a multipolar world order.
8 Mar 2026 - 12:40PM
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Kuwait airport, Saudi Arabia targeted as Iran vows to continue Gulf strikes
Qatar also reports new attacks, after loud explosions were heard in Dubai and Bahrain’s Manama.
8 Mar 2026 - 1:11PM
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Israel hits Iran oil facility, as PM Netanyahu warns of ‘many surprises’
This appears to be the first time a civil industrial facility has been targeted in the war.
8 Mar 2026 - 12:06PM
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Iran vows more attacks in Gulf despite president’s apology
Tehran says it will continue drone and missile strikes on sites in neighbouring countries that are ‘at the disposal of the enemy’.
8 Mar 2026 - 4:55AM
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Trump’s ‘feeling’-driven Iran war cops criticism for ‘arrogant’ messaging
The conflict started by the US president lacks clear rationale, stoking public opposition and economic concerns amid rising fuel prices.
7 Mar 2026 - 3:53PM
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South Korea
Seoul’s missile shield vs Iranian barrage: the fight to protect UAE’s skies
Abu Dhabi wants faster Cheongung-II missile battery deliveries from Seoul amid 96 per cent interception success against Iranian attacks.
7 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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Australia
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Australia needs to make its stance on the Iran attacks known
By refusing to condemn these legally baseless strikes, the Albanese government risks choosing ‘might is right’ over the UN Charter.
7 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
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‘Disappointing’: Americans recall desperate, self-funded escapes from Mideast
‘Everyone’s been sending each other resources because, quite frankly, the US has not done a single thing in any capacity,’ a traveller says.
7 Mar 2026 - 11:35AM
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Middle East
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Iran war: democracy, power and the US’ changing strategic limits
Readers discuss the implications of the war in Iran, the impact on Asian economies, and Hong Kong as a safe haven.
7 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
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‘We are decimating them’: US brushes off Russian help for Iran in war
The White House downplays Moscow sharing information with Tehran on US targets in the Gulf, saying it is not affecting military operations.
7 Mar 2026 - 10:05AM
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Hong Kong society
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Redouble efforts to ensure safety of Hongkongers stranded in the Middle East
The government has made a good start in helping Hongkongers return but a considerable number await a flight out.
7 Mar 2026 - 6:45AM
China-Middle East relations
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US-Iran conflict puts China’s pragmatism to the test
For Beijing, the danger is less about losing Iran as a partner than losing stability in the energy-rich Middle East.
6 Mar 2026 - 9:45PM
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Sri Lanka
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Iranian sailors saved from sea after US torpedo strike
Sri Lanka’s president said ‘our approach is that every single life is as precious as our own’ after the naval rescue.
6 Mar 2026 - 8:24PM
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