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Smoke rises after an Iranian drone was intercepted over the Bahrain Financial Harbour towers in Manama on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

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.

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South Korea

Seoul’s missile shield vs Iranian barrage: the fight to protect UAE’s skies

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Australia

Opinion | Australia needs to make its stance on the Iran attacks known

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US, Israel war on Iran

‘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.

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An empty terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Photo: AFP
Middle East

Letters | 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.

US, Israel war on Iran

‘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.

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Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Modern Singapore knows that vigilance is key. So did an ancient Chinese minister

Wei Jiang of the state of Jin epitomises the Chinese idiom ‘in times of peace, think of danger’ – something Singapore follows closely today.

Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan attends the 57th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Vientiane, Laos, on July 27, 2024. Balakrishnan said in a recent interview that Singapore’s response to ongoing geopolitical tensions would be to engage all major powers constructively, widen networks among middle powers and deepen ties with immediate neighbours, among other measures. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Editorial | 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.

US, Israel war on Iran

‘Panic’: Israel’s strikes on Lebanon need urgent legal probe, says UN

Huge numbers of civilians have already left their homes, some with only the clothes on their backs, amid fatal attacks and evacuation orders.

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Sri Lanka

Video | 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.

This handout photograph taken on March 4, 2026 and released by the Sri Lankan President’s Office on March 6, 2026 shows Sri Lankan navy personnel evacuating rescued Iranian sailors from the IRIS Dena frigate after a US submarine attack off Sri Lanka’s southern coast in Galle. Sri Lanka has offloaded crew of an Iranian navy vessel and assumed countrol of it, the South Asian nation’s president said March 5, a day after a deadly US submarine attack on another ship. (Photo by SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT’S OFFICE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO /SRI LANKAN PRESIDENT’S OFFICE/ HANDOUT / “ - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
US, Israel war on Iran

2 tankers carrying India’s Reliance fuel ditch Europe, divert to Asia

Asian buyers are rushing to secure fuel as the near halt in traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, due to war, constrains oil supplies.

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A jetty at a Reliance oil refinery in India. Some fuel heading for Europe has been rerouted to other parts of Asia. File photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

‘Not biased’: Sri Lanka takes control of Iranian ship, brings crew to shore

‘Every life is as precious as our own,’ said President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, amid transfer of over 200 sailors after distress call.

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Qatar

Qatar’s LNG halt exposes Asia’s energy vulnerability

Analysts say the turmoil underscores Asia’s need to shift to renewable energy, as nations scramble for alternatives amid the disruption.

US, Israel war on Iran

UK counterterrorism police arrest 4 on suspicion of spying for Iran

The men are suspected of helping Tehran’s intelligence service by spying on people and places linked to London’s Jewish community.

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Police in London have arrested four men accused of spying for Iran. File photo: EPA
Indonesia

Is Indonesia’s fuel subsidy sustainable as Iran war continues?

Higher oil prices would mean bigger fuel subsidies, piling on the pressure on a budget that is already under investor scrutiny.

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A motorist rides past a Pertamina petrol station displaying prices of fuel in Jakarta on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Iran

How far could the war with Iran spread beyond the Middle East?

From Turkey and the Caucasus to South Asia, analysts warn the war could ignite new flashpoints along regional fault lines.

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The Philippines

AC limits, flex-work, fuel-lock apps: Philippines readies for Iran oil fallout

Citizens and the government adopt energy-saving hacks to cut fuel consumption amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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South Korea

South Korea uneasy as US weighs moving air defences to Middle East

Fears are growing in Seoul that shifting US Patriot and THAAD missiles to fight Iran could leave it vulnerable to North Korea.

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US and South Korean soldiers take part in a joint river-crossing exercise as part of the Freedom Shield military drills in March 2025. Photo: Getty Images
US, Israel war on Iran

The European leader defying Trump and his attacks on Iran

By barring US access to military bases, Spain’s prime minister has triggered threats of trade reprisals from Trump.

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Middle East

Letters | As the US attacks Iran, the ancient Battle of Carrhae offers lessons

Readers discuss the war in the Middle East, the opportunity for Colombians in Hong Kong to vote, the importance of teacher well-being, and the poon choi tradition.

US, Israel war on Iran

US seen as likely responsible for Iran school strike that killed scores

A girls’ school in Minab, in southern Iran, was hit on Saturday during the first day of US and Israeli attacks on the country.

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Graves for victims of the strike on a school in Minab, Iran. Photo: Iranian Foreign Media Department via Reuters
Malaysia

‘Crises are not new to tourism’: Malaysia confident of weathering Mideast storm

Industry groups say a diversified visitor base and strong halal tourism appeal offer resilience for Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.

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A tourist takes a selfie at the decorated Thean Hou Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last month. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran damage report: who and what has been targeted in US-Israel strikes?

The US says it has hit more than 2,000 targets in less than a week, while Israel says it has hit hundreds of sites across the country.

Australia

Albanese says Australian troops were on board US sub that sank Iranian ship

The prime minister said the military personnel were on the vessel as part of training arrangements under the Aukus deal.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Opinion | Are investors spooked by Iran violence? Market response suggests not

Renewed fighting in the Middle East bodes ill for the global economy, but it is not yet enough to counterbalance other short-term factors.

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People wait to cross a road in front of an electronic display showing the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong on March 4, as the US-Israel war in Iran sent oil prices rising. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

Ukraine military drone experts ‘due in Gulf soon’

There is said to be interest in anti-drone warfare not only from the US but from private and public channels in Gulf nations too.

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A Ukrainian officer examines a downed Shahed drone at an undisclosed location in Ukraine in November 2024. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump demands Iran forces surrender or die, wants say on next leader

US president dismisses Khamenei’s son as a ‘lightweight’ and orders Iranian forces to lay down arms or face ‘guaranteed death’.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Azerbaijan vows to respond after Iranian drones injure 4

Azerbaijan and Iran already have tense ⁠relations over Baku’s growing economic, energy and military ties to Turkey and Israel.

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