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Donald Trump
Trump to skip major annual conservative gathering for first time in decade
US president will miss the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas this week due to the Iran conflict, the White House said.
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US-China relations
Why China’s Iran war strategy is working – and may even be an opportunity
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan for war in Middle East, issues own demands
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US-China relations
Trump-Xi summit: US announces new dates in May, Beijing silent
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump will also host Chinese leader in Washington later this year.
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The Philippines
Philippines working with US to obtain oil from US-sanctioned nations
This comes after the Southeast Asian nation, which relies heavily on imported fuel, declared a state of national emergency on Tuesday.
25 Mar 2026 - 9:59PM
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CPTPP
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Pacific trade vitality shows multilateralism is alive and well
With the US in retreat, nations committed to economic integration are moving forward through partnerships like the CPTPP.
25 Mar 2026 - 9:45PM
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African producers may have energy edge in Iran war, if they can overcome hurdles
Analysts say oil from Africa may be lower-risk alternative, coinciding with a fresh push for infrastructure to supply Europe.
25 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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Britain
UK police arrest 2 men over Jewish ambulances arson attack
Arrests came after police said they were investigating an online claim of responsibility by a little-known Islamist group with links to Iran.
25 Mar 2026 - 5:40PM
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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US, Israel war on Iran
China calls for US-Iran talks as war upends Gulf states’ global ties
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi advocated peace talks in a call with his Iranian counterpart, while Gulf states rethink their international relations.
25 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s refusal to host US warplanes before Iran war risks trade backlash
Trying to keep conflict at arm’s length by distancing itself from the US could bring Sri Lanka’s economy ‘to its knees’, analysts say.
25 Mar 2026 - 5:31PM
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Banking & finance
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Why a global private-credit meltdown would hit China hard
It could leave emerging economies scrambling for financing just as their repayment obligations to Chinese lenders mount.
25 Mar 2026 - 4:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iranian military scoffs at US attempts at a ceasefire deal
Military spokesperson dismisses a supposed ‘15-point plan’ while Washington mobilises more troops for the region.
25 Mar 2026 - 4:42PM
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Middle East
Israel’s military to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon amid widening war
Israel plans to hold south Lebanon up to the Litani River, but Hezbollah vows to resist occupation.
25 Mar 2026 - 12:52PM
SCMP Highlights
China’s 7-day hypersonic design; Andy Lau’s Ming mystery: 7 science highlights
From top mathematician on leaving the US to China’s coal-to-medicine feat, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
25 Mar 2026 - 12:32PM
Hong Kong society
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In Hong Kong’s weight management plan, BMI should be one data point among many
Readers discuss the new Action Plan on Weight Management, a university’s commitment to humanities education, and how Hong Kong should respond to the latest Middle East conflict.
25 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks extend rebound on signs of diplomatic path in Iran conflict
Investors cheered progress on peace talks and falling crude prices, helping the Hang Seng Index rise for a second day.
25 Mar 2026 - 5:35PM
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Cathay Pacific
Cathay’s European flights could offset Middle East losses, experts say
Hong Kong flag carrier’s decision to extend flight suspensions due to war may have only limited financial impact on overall passenger operations, they say.
25 Mar 2026 - 9:55AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran fires missiles across Middle East after Trump claims progress in talks
Iran says it targeted Israel as well as US bases in the Gulf after a reported 15-point US ceasefire plan emerged.
25 Mar 2026 - 9:20PM
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US-China relations
US unlikely to get China to join new nuclear arms control agreement, experts say
Nuclear superpowers not taking active steps towards meaningful negotiation following the expiry of New Start arms treaty in February.
25 Mar 2026 - 7:25AM
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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
Middle East
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As the Gulf grows riskier, the Arctic is gaining strategic weight
As traditional energy centres become less stable, the Arctic’s resources, shipping routes and infrastructure are growing in importance.
25 Mar 2026 - 11:05AM
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Donald Trump
Trump’s approval in US hits new low as fuel prices surge amid war
Americans’ views on the president sour over costs of living – the very issue that fuelled his 2024 victory – as prices spike.
25 Mar 2026 - 10:29AM
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Ukraine war
Russia fires hundreds of drones at Ukraine in deadly massive attack
Swarms of drones rock Ukrainian cities, killing at least six and injuring dozens.
25 Mar 2026 - 11:04AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Iran gave the US gift ‘worth a tremendous amount of money’
US president claims Tehran offered an ‘oil and gas related’ gift and that it was a sign talks are happening with ‘the right people’.
25 Mar 2026 - 12:49PM
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European Union
EU delays proposal to permanently ban Russian oil imports
The proposal is not cancelled, but would no longer be published by April 15 due to ‘current geopolitical developments’.
24 Mar 2026 - 10:09PM
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Japan
Japan to start release of state oil reserve on Thursday to ease Iran impact
Japan sources nearly all crude oil from overseas and relies on the Middle East for over 90 per cent of its crude oil imports.
24 Mar 2026 - 8:10PM
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China exports
Why DHL is betting on rising Chinese exports – even as war and tariff risks grow
The global logistics giant still sees huge growth potential in the wave of Chinese companies looking to expand overseas.
24 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
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