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China-EU relations
China, Europe and why Beijing took a swing at Iran over the Strait of Hormuz
Beijing takes a stand at the United Nations at the closure of shipping lanes.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump’s ex-China mineral-alliance plan faces cost surge amid Iran war oil shock
2 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
After early anger, Gulf allies press Trump for final blow to Iran
31 Mar 2026 - 2:16PM
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Iran’s Islamic republic will ‘collapse internally’, says Netanyahu
Gulf allies of the US, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are meanwhile urging Trump to continue prosecuting the war against Iran.
31 Mar 2026 - 6:36AM
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China trade
Will Iran’s strikes on Gulf smelters strengthen China’s aluminium dominance?
Analysts say disruption at plants could shift more output to China, which already produces more than half of global supply.
31 Mar 2026 - 12:08AM
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Japan
Japan’s PM will mull top-level talks with Iran at ‘appropriate’ time
Stability in the Middle East is vital for Japan, which relies on the region for over 90 per cent of its crude oil imports.
30 Mar 2026 - 9:54PM
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Iran targets Bahrain aluminium, 2 injured amid Hormuz closure
Most Gulf aluminium producers, which account for about 9 per cent of global supply, have been unable to ship due to Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
29 Mar 2026 - 8:22PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Spy, steal and frighten: Iran-linked hackers open digital front in war
Spyware-laden shelter alerts, hacked hospitals and supply chain breaches highlight modern warfare’s digital shift.
29 Mar 2026 - 2:49PM
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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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China-Middle East relations
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When it comes to the Persian Gulf, China’s top priority is economics
Beijing’s refusal to pick sides between Iran and other Gulf states affirms its strategic positioning rather than a desire to shift paradigms.
24 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
UK rushes air defence systems to Gulf to help counter Iran attacks
The UK is sending air defence missiles and an anti-drone system, as HMS Dragon takes up position to defend Cyprus.
24 Mar 2026 - 8:59AM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong raises Iran, Israel travel alerts to black, expands amber warning
Amber travel alert expanded to include Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:49PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Satellite images reveal damage of the widening Middle East war
Here’s a look at what’s visible in a selection of pictures throughout the region.
18 Mar 2026 - 3:55PM
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China-Middle East relations
Can China stay friendly with Gulf states and Iran as fighting escalates?
Iranian strikes on neighbouring states in response to US and Israeli attacks highlight how difficult Beijing’s balancing act has become.
18 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
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China trade
Strait of Hormuz marks first full day’s pause as no ships cross amid Iran war
Transits fell to zero on Saturday but vessels have clustered outside corridor, signalling expectations of reopening, analytics firm says.
16 Mar 2026 - 7:02PM
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Middle East
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How US-Israel war on Iran rocks foundations of the Abraham Accords
For Arab states, the conflict has revealed a paradox: the alliances meant to enhance their security may also have increased their vulnerability.
16 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM
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No longer safe: Iran war puts 9 million Indian workers in the line of fire
As missiles fly, drone strikes from Dubai to Doha are shattering the illusion of safety for millions of Indian expats living in the Gulf.
14 Mar 2026 - 4:00PM
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US claims Strait of Hormuz will not close, Iran’s new supreme leader ‘wounded’
Few details revealed about measures to restore oil flow as reports indicate the US is now sending amphibious assault ship, Marines to region.
14 Mar 2026 - 2:44PM
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Iran
Southeast Asia faces spillover cyber risk from Iran war as ‘blast radius’ widens
Many Asean firms are tied into the global network in the Gulf, Europe and the US, facing the risk of cyberattacks linked to the war.
12 Mar 2026 - 6:06PM
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The Philippines
Marcos ‘angry’ over official’s ‘mistreatment’ of OFWs in Bahrain
A video shows the official shooing away Filipino workers seeking financial help outside the Philippine embassy in Bahrain.
12 Mar 2026 - 2:54PM
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Preparing for the worst? US bunker maker claims big demand in Middle East
Following strikes on regional hubs, Atlas Survival Shelters says demand from Gulf nation clients is at an ‘all-time high’.
12 Mar 2026 - 11:09AM
US, Israel war on Iran
UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states
The resolution did not mention US or Israeli strikes, prompting Tehran’s ambassador to decry ‘blatant misuse’ of the international body.
12 Mar 2026 - 7:03AM
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Middle East
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Data centres are a symbol of the Gulf’s economic future and weakness
AI data centres, financial hubs and tourism are not peripheral to the Gulf’s growth; they are central to both opportunity and vulnerability.
12 Mar 2026 - 12:57AM
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Casualty figures across the Middle East as Iran war enters second week
Since the launch of ‘Operation Epic Fury’, casualties have mounted across the region, with civilians in Iran and Lebanon bearing the brunt.
10 Mar 2026 - 1:11PM
US, Israel war on Iran
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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Malaysia
Malaysia vows to hold petrol prices as Iran war pushes oil past US$100
Malaysia’s prime minister guarantees citizens that RON95 petrol will remain at 1.99 ringgit despite the US-Israel war on Iran.
9 Mar 2026 - 2:11PM
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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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Iran strikes on desalination plants threaten Arab states’ water supplies
In Kuwait, about 90 per cent of drinking water comes from desalination, along with roughly 86 per cent in Oman and about 70 per cent in Saudi Arabia.
9 Mar 2026 - 10:22AM
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