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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war ‘not over’, uranium must be removed, Israel’s Netanyahu says
‘You go in and you take it out,’ the PM said when asked how the nuclear material could be dealt with.
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
China, US confirm Seoul trade talks days before Trump-Xi summit in Beijing
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South Korea
‘Unidentified aircraft’ hit Korean cargo ship in Hormuz on Monday: Seoul
6 hours ago
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Could military AI use be on the agenda when Chinese and US leaders meet?
The technology has become increasingly important for militaries around the world, but the two sides may struggle to reach a consensus.
6 hours ago
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US-China relations
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China shouldn’t view a tired US as signifying a Europe ready to pivot
As fractures within the US’ network of alliances deepen, China’s strategic window opens a little wider, with some key caveats.
10 May 2026 - 8:30PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Why war on Iran may be ‘accelerating end of US hegemony’ and damaging Stargate
Washington is fighting the ‘wrong war’ and Tehran is able to undermine the US president’s key AI strategy, an event in Beijing told.
10 May 2026 - 6:01PM
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China-EU relations
Could Spain’s ‘compliment sandwich’ approach to China work for the EU?
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s recent visit to Beijing illustrates ‘delicate equilibrium’, analyst says as others voice scepticism.
10 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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Americas and the Caribbean
EVs surge in Bolivia amid fuel shortages, ‘junk gas’ scandal
The number of electric vehicles in Bolivia climbed from 500 to 3,352 in the last five years, and is set to triple again as broad appeal rises.
10 May 2026 - 4:52PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran responds to US proposal, as Qatari tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
The response, sent via Pakistan, focuses on ending the war on all fronts, especially Lebanon, and on the safety of shipping in the waterway.
4 hours ago
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China-Philippines relations
Asian Angle
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3 reasons Marcos’ South China Sea energy gambit won’t work
The Philippine president has mooted the idea of joint oil and gas development. China is willing, but history shows this road leads nowhere.
10 May 2026 - 12:00PM
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US-China relations
Opinion
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China’s challenges in engaging with the US during the Middle East war
China needs the global system to succeed. So it must not get entangled with Iran nor jeopardise US relations over Taiwan.
10 May 2026 - 10:08AM
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My Take
My Take
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Starmer was right about political change. But this is not what he planned
Frustrated voters continue to shun Britain’s two major parties in favour of upstart challengers such as Reform UK. But now their credentials will be tested.
9 May 2026 - 11:08PM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump heads to China weakened as Xi gains leverage ahead of summit
Iran war, tariff setbacks and sliding US poll numbers reshape the balance going into next week’s high-stakes talks.
9 May 2026 - 10:03PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US-Iran war no closer to ending as Gulf clashes flare
Recent days have seen the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around the Strait of Hormuz since a ceasefire began a month ago.
9 May 2026 - 8:56PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Xi-Trump summit: why the Iran war could become fresh point of friction
Both China and the US stand to gain from reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but they view the crisis through different lenses.
9 May 2026 - 5:04PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Opinion
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Trump’s threats against Iran are historically illiterate
The US president’s threats to end Iranian civilisation expose his ignorance of the country’s long history.
9 May 2026 - 3:30PM
US-China relations
US sanctions 9 mainland China and Hong Kong entities over ‘Iran military links’
Treasury and State Department announcements come days ahead of US President Donald Trump’s expected China visit and summit with Xi Jinping.
10 May 2026 - 1:38PM
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China trade
China defies Strait of Hormuz crisis with record monthly export value in April
Export value rose 14.1 per cent year on year, well above market forecasts.
9 May 2026 - 4:33PM
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US-China relations
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The US shouldn’t try to bully China ahead of a summit
To borrow his language, US President Donald Trump doesn’t have all the cards. Playing a hand he does not have won’t bode well for ties.
9 May 2026 - 7:15AM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Trump trade chief says US wants balanced trade, not change to China’s system
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer wants key meeting in Beijing to help ‘achieve more balance’ economically between the two countries.
9 May 2026 - 3:13AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
New Israel-Lebanon talks to try to curb Hezbollah influence in region: Rubio
Marco Rubio says Washington is also awaiting Iran’s response to a new US proposal to end the conflict in the region.
9 May 2026 - 4:56AM
China energy security
China’s shipping firms brace for a new ‘era of chaos’ as Iran war drags on
Chinese shipping giants are signing long contracts and rejigging their networks, as they hedge against prolonged disruptions to global trade routes.
8 May 2026 - 9:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Why Iran’s ambassador to China thinks the US can’t turn Beijing against it
Top envoy’s remarks come amid speculation Washington may induce Beijing to pressure Tehran into accepting a peace deal.
8 May 2026 - 9:39PM
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China-Russia relations
China-Russia ties can withstand any US containment efforts: Chinese policy adviser
Beijing-Moscow relationship described as having ‘inherent stability’, with a ‘stable mechanism’ able to withstand outside pressures.
8 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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Asean
Asean’s pivot to energy security leaves long-standing issues on summit sidelines
Southeast Asia is one of the worst affected by the global fuel crisis due to its high imports of oil and gas coming from the Gulf.
8 May 2026 - 1:17PM
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Gold in Hong Kong
Editorial
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Middle East war offers Hong Kong a golden opportunity
The war has driven home how well suited Hong Kong is to becoming an alternative to Dubai, a major gold trading hub.
8 May 2026 - 7:15AM
China-Latin America relations
Lula won’t sideline China on rare earths, tells Trump refining stays in Brazil
In a three-hour White House meeting on Thursday, Brazil’s president pitched his country’s minerals to all comers.
8 May 2026 - 7:05AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US and Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz, testing ceasefire
New hostilities broke out as Iran reviews a US proposal to end war in the Middle East.
8 May 2026 - 11:24AM
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