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US, Israel war on Iran
Immediate reopening of Strait of Hormuz demanded at 40-nation talks
Iran is trying to hold the global economy hostage via its blockade of the waterway, said the UK’s foreign minister, who hosted the meeting.
3 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
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Italy
Italy arrests German-Indian ‘guru’ on child abuse allegations
2 Apr 2026 - 9:12PM
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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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Central banks
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Asian central banks largely powerless in face of Iran war energy shock
Central banks cannot pump oil into the global economy in the same way they can flood the financial system with liquidity.
2 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
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Japan
Why Japan’s advanced fighter project may get Canadian tailwinds
With Ottawa’s interest in the stealth fighter, Tokyo hopes the multinational project for its air force’s modernisation can regain momentum.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:04AM
China energy security
Australia and Japan face jet fuel supply crunch as China cuts exports
Both Australia and Japan are heavily reliant on Chinese jet fuel, but shipments have plunged in recent weeks amid the Iran war.
1 Apr 2026 - 3:22PM
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Pakistan
What Pakistan gains by playing peacemaker in Iran war
If Islamabad can successfully carry off the talks, it stands a chance of bringing in much-needed investments and weapon sales, analysts say.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:20PM
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Why spike in fertiliser prices could boost China’s political clout
Beijing could see its regional leverage grow as the Iran war hits supply, though weaponisation of exports is unlikely, analysts say.
31 Mar 2026 - 11:10PM
Diplomacy
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Why India is quietly deepening its engagement with the Taliban
New Delhi’s courtship of Kabul is powered by realpolitik as the imperatives of security, strategy and connectivity converge.
31 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM
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Middle East
Chinese container ships pass through Strait of Hormuz at second attempt, data shows
The two ships, which had turned back on Friday, are the first non-Iranian container ships to leave the Gulf since the war began.
31 Mar 2026 - 4:30AM
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Crime
France convicts Chinese captain of oil tanker linked to Russian shadow fleet
Chen Zhangjie, who is currently at sea, was jailed for a year in absentia. The Borocay was thought to be transporting Russian oil to India.
31 Mar 2026 - 2:08AM
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War and conflict
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Iran war’s ripple effects are just getting started for Asia
From tariffs to supply chain disruption, Asian economies reliant on energy imports find themselves cornered between compounding crises.
28 Mar 2026 - 5:23PM
US, Israel war on Iran
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Time to confront folly of Iran war and irrational US spending
Our fate increasingly depends on the state of mind of leaders who are playing a nuclear-scale game of chicken.
27 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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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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Automotive industry
VW pulls Skoda brand from China after years of falling sales
Czech brand’s mainland sales declined from 341,000 in 2018 to around 15,000 last year as domestic carmakers’ EVs won market share.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:30PM
China's military weapons
What can the Iran war tell China about missile interception?
Journal says China should target boost stage, when ballistic missiles are slower, lack manoeuvrability and emit an intense heat signature.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:21PM
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh recovers 24 bodies after bus plunges into river
The bus had around 50 passengers, many of whom managed to escape.
26 Mar 2026 - 5:56PM
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Iran
Pakistan steps in as Iran mediator while India watches from the wings
India’s ‘surprising’ silence on Iranian attacks amid uneasy ties with Tehran could affect its strategic relevance in the Gulf, analysts warn.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:59PM
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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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Defence
As India and US seek to reset defence ties, Iran war threatens to be wild card
An Iranian vessel’s sinking in the Indian Ocean has triggered anger in India, while New Delhi is worried about the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
26 Mar 2026 - 4:14PM
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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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Singapore
Singapore coroner rules Indian singer Zubeen Garg’s death accidental drowning
State Coroner Adam Nakhoda said no one had forced, coerced or pushed Garg into the waters off Lazarus Island last year.
25 Mar 2026 - 3:53PM
Art
9 artists to look out for at this year’s Art Basel Hong Kong
From Kazakh warrior sculptures to speculative films by Andrew Thomas Huang and Ayoung Kim, these are the artworks defining this year’s programme.
25 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM
Diplomacy
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Look East? South Asia’s fate is far more intertwined with Middle East
Beyond oil, remittances and cultural ties, trade and defence pacts in recent years have added to strategic and security interconnectedness.
24 Mar 2026 - 9:04AM
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100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy
International Cities of Gastronomy Fest Macao launches 10-day celebration
As the city hosts the 10-day celebration, its centuries-old fusion cuisine is embracing a new wave of global chefs and bold ideas.
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Macau Government Tourism Office
The Philippines
Philippines will allow use of dirtier, cheaper fuel amid US-Iran war
The Philippines has taken steps such as shortening the work week and providing fuel subsidies to counter the impact of rising costs.
22 Mar 2026 - 7:13PM
Iran
Why India faces dilemma over Iran war while seeking ‘diplomatic flexibility’
India has to carefully navigate the fallout from the war, given its huge stakes in the Middle East, analysts say.
22 Mar 2026 - 4:08PM
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Hong Kong society
Pet owners evacuating UAE urge Hong Kong to loosen 120-day quarantine leash
Pet owners call on authorities to relax ‘excessive’ quarantine rules for Dubai, saying requirement makes returning to Hong Kong unfeasible.
22 Mar 2026 - 4:20PM
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