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People run in front of burned cars that were attacked in an Israeli airstrike in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, on Wednesday. Iran is demanding Israel end a campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon as part of concluding its war. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran says deal with US ‘never been closer’, Pakistan says final text agreed on

Trump, meanwhile, slammed reports about the agreement that cited leaked terms appearing to favour Tehran.

North Korea

As I see it | Kim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all

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US, Israel war on Iran

US and Iran inch closer to signing deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Exclusive | Deep-sea cable cutting can be a weapon of deterrence, RETN CEO says

Global internet service provider says the true threat of subsea cable cutting tech is its psychological power rather than sabotage.

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China and the US were notably absent from a list of 17 Asian and European countries calling for collaboration on defence strategies to protect vulnerable submarine cables during conflicts. Photo: Shutterstock Images

China’s ports are by far the most efficient in the world: World Bank study

Seven Chinese ports including Hong Kong ranked among the world’s top 10 in the report, which tracks how quickly trade hubs process ships.

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India summons US diplomat again in rare display of anger over sailors’ killings

US military says the tanker ignored repeated warnings before being disabled for violating the Iran blockade.

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Canadian policeman killed during investigation tied to US consulate shooting

Marc Pinizotto, 43, was shot by a suspect and died of his wounds in hospital.

Police officer Marc Pinizzotto poses with his family in an undated image. Photo: Toronto Police Service via AP

In latest about-face, Trump calls off ‘very hard’ attack on Iran

After warning of imminent military action, US president says an agreement may be days away in a repeat of claims made in recent weeks.

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Video | Three Indian sailors killed as US fires at oil tanker

The US Central Command said it had disabled 8 ships and redirected 134 others since the start of a blockade on Iranian ports.

Malaysia’s hunt for Russian oil tests Anwar’s ‘friends with all’ policy

Sourcing crude from Moscow to counter Middle East supply shocks risks drawing a backlash from the West.

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Oil pouring from a barrel. Malaysia is seeking new oil sources, including Russia and Turkey. Photo: Shutterstock

Iran’s ‘unity of theatres’ strategy exposes US-Israel rift

Analysts say Iran’s new tactic is both an attempt to reassert strategic deterrence and a political bargaining chip ahead of negotiations.

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A man checks a fallen rocket half-buried in the ground on the outskirts of Jericho on Monday, following Iranian and Iran-backed Houthi rebel attacks. Photo: TNS

Disgruntled parents and children force Russia to remove Roblox ban

Moscow banned access to the gaming platform last year, accusing it of promoting ‘LGBT propaganda’.

China, Hong Kong stocks fall as AI bubble fears build up

Stocks in China and Hong Kong are suffering in a global sell-off after being laggards in the AI boom.

3 Indian sailors dead after US attacks commercial vessel off Oman

New Delhi summoned a top US diplomat after the strike on MT Settebello to lodge ‘a strong protest’.

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On Monday, Omani authorities airlifted 24 Indian sailors off the MT Marivex after a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker. Photo: Facebook/IndianCoastGuard

BYD powers past Geely as oil shock charges up global EV demand

Strong overseas demand for battery-powered cars helped BYD recover from a first-quarter setback and retake pole position.

Shanzhen-based EV assembler BYD lost its title as mainland China’s largest carmaker in the first quarter of 2026, but has since rebounded as rising oil prices powered demand for electric vehicles. Photo: Reuters

FBI disables 13 Chinese suspected spying websites targeting US officials

Chinese intelligence allegedly used internet domains to blackmail Americans with security clearances into divulging sensitive information.

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‘Increasingly influential’ use of China’s currency puts euro on notice

The US dollar is still dominant, but a slump in Europe may see China’s currency gain strength and reach the No 2 spot in global settlements.

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US and Iran exchange more strikes, Tehran tightens hold on Hormuz

Renewed fire and sanctions test fragile ceasefire as Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz ‘completely closed’.

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The USS Michael Murphy launching Tomahawk cruise missiles from an unknown location. Photo: CENTCOM via Reuters

‘I love the inflation’: Trump embraces 3-year price high as Iran war hits home

US president’s off-handed comment on the latest price jump sparks a fierce political backlash.

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The world’s 5 largest-ever IPOs, before Elon Musk’s SpaceX listing

Ahead of SpaceX’s public listing on Friday, set to break records, here are some previous block-buster fundraisers.

New York leads, but Asia-Pacific’s financial hubs are on the rise

The centre of gravity is shifting east in the financial services world, but New York remains the global benchmark, says Colliers report.

Singapore ranked third in a Colliers report on the world's leading financial centres, behind New York and London. Photo: AFP

US destroys Iran reservoirs, leaving thousands without water in searing heat

Some 20,000 residents lost access to safe drinking water after the strikes damaged two reservoirs in Sirik.

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An Iranian woman walks next to an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran on Wednesday. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters

China’s factory price jump contrasts with muted consumer inflation

Higher oil costs and the AI boom are driving up producer prices, while weak domestic demand is weighing on consumer prices.

China’s shipyards pass fresh milestone with delivery of vast specialised carrier

China is already the world’s dominant builder of bulk carriers and container ships. Now, it is also capturing a rising share of hi-tech gas carrier orders.

Van Cleef & Arpels’ latest high jewellery collection is a tribute to Egypt

With nods to Cleopatra, Elizabeth Taylor and Cher, the maison channels Egyptian iconography into rare gems and signature mystery-set designs.

The Van Cleef & Arpels Fascinating Egypt high jewellery collection pays homage to Egypt. Photo: Handout

China’s consumer prices see May uptick as oil shock inflates factory-gate costs

The mild increase in consumer inflation, attributed to higher AI demand and global price fluctuations, fell short of market expectations.

A man purchases groceries at a shop in Shanghai. Photo: EPA

US strikes Iran as Tehran targets bases in Bahrain and Jordan

US helicopter crew rescued near Oman, but Trump’s decision to retaliate adds new strain to already fragile peace efforts.

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UN report exposes brutal reality for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

An inquiry found that civilians were being ‘systematically’ subjected to severe rights violations by Israeli forces, settlers and Hamas.

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