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Taiwan
How lessons from Iran war could shape mainland China’s Taiwan calculus
US strengths and strains offer Beijing a playbook, but key differences limit how far the conflict can guide future military strategy.
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Pakistan plan a ‘critical opportunity’ for US-Iran talks as Trump deadline looms
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Nato
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In closing airspace to US, Europe opens an existential debate over Nato
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Thailand
Oil smugglers in Thailand worsen supply crisis as Anutin warns of tough times
Police are investigating alleged oil hoarding in southern Thailand and reselling to nearby countries, citing ‘abnormal’ vessel movements.
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As Trump hails airman rescue in Iran, Chinese experts count US wins and losses
Former PLA personnel say Iran’s success in shooting down US fighter jet boosts morale and shows it retains ‘some air-defence capabilities’.
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South Korea
South Korea aims to send ships to Saudi port for oil to bypass Hormuz
Special envoys will also sail to Oman and Algeria to try to secure oil via other routes, said lawmaker Ahn Do-geol.
6 Apr 2026 - 6:01PM
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Hong Kong society
Anxious days, sleepless nights for young Iranians in Hong Kong as war rages on
Peace of mind is elusive for young Iranians, who wait helplessly for news of loved ones and fight disinformation amid flood of contradictory reports.
6 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM
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Malaysia
Can palm biodiesel be Malaysia’s quick fix for soaring fuel prices?
Infrastructure costs, supply chains and industry readiness could pose problems for wider adoption of biodiesel blends, analysts say.
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Iran rejects ceasefire, wants permanent end to the war
Mediators had proposed a ceasefire plan and peace settlement. Iran will only accept ‘end of the war’ with guarantee of no further attacks.
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Malaysia
AirAsia X hikes fares by 40%, cuts capacity by 10% as Iran war impacts fuel
Founder Tony Fernandes said the higher prices were ‘unavoidable’ after the average cost of jet fuel more than doubled to US$200 per barrel.
6 Apr 2026 - 4:47PM
Science
China’s electric truck revolution: powerful painkiller for the Iran war?
Sales of electric heavy-duty cargo trucks surged by 182 per cent in 2025, with more growth forecast as oil and gas prices soar.
6 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
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North Korea
North Korean silence on Iran signals openness to US talks: Seoul’s spy agency
Pyongyang has not sent weapons and supplies to its long-time ally , nor has it issued messages to mark Iranian leadership changes.
6 Apr 2026 - 2:32PM
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Trump issues fiery, foul-mouthed message to Iran
US president extends deadline, saying Iran has until late April 7 US time to ‘make a deal’ or he would be ‘blowing everything up’.
6 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Israel estimates 1,000 Iranian missiles threaten it as war grinds into second month
Iran is firing missiles from dozens of tunnel silos in remote mountain regions that are proving hard to destroy pre-emptively.
6 Apr 2026 - 1:43PM
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Japan
Japan’s Takaichi seeks urgent summit with Iran as Trump’s Hormuz deadline looms
Japan has been bearing the brunt of the Iran war as the resource-poor nation relies on the Middle East for most of its crude oil imports.
6 Apr 2026 - 1:32PM
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SCMP Highlights
Chinese-made drone shot in Iran, Australia’s diplomacy pivot: 5 weekend reads
From a Chinese-made drone shot down in Iran to where Hongkongers went over the holidays, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
6 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
Commodities
Gold may reverse course once Iran war ends, Fed adopts policy easing
Gold has been on a wild ride this year, surging as much as 25 per cent before the war in Iran wiped out almost all the gains.
6 Apr 2026 - 11:00AM
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China travel
South Korea opens door wider to Chinese travellers – but will they come?
Higher airfares and fierce regional competition may blunt impact of new policy, analysts say.
6 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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Andrew Tilton on China’s economic trajectory in wake of Iran war
Goldman Sachs’ chief Asia-Pacific economist says worst is over in terms of property slump’s impact on China’s economic growth.
6 Apr 2026 - 10:01AM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine and Syria pledge security cooperation as Zelensky expands Middle East tour
Zelensky and Sharaa discuss drone defence and food security as Kyiv seeks to export its military expertise.
6 Apr 2026 - 9:50AM
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Trump draws criticism with fiery, foul-mouthed message threatening Iran
US president appears to extend deadline to Tuesday for Iran to ‘make a deal’ or he’s ‘blowing everything up’.
6 Apr 2026 - 4:58PM
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China consumption
China’s luxury spending seen boosting global sales in 2026 despite headwinds
Affluent Chinese consumers are expected to splurge, though a volatile property market and oil price shocks pose challenges, analysts say.
5 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Middle East
UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait lose water, energy infrastructure to Iran strikes
Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvoes over Iran’s accusation that its neighbours allow US forces to carry out attacks from their territory.
6 Apr 2026 - 9:03AM
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Ukraine war
Zelensky fears Ukraine may get less US support to fight Russia due to Iran war
Zelensky has offered to share Ukraine’s battlefield expertise with the US and allies to develop countermeasures against Iranian attacks.
5 Apr 2026 - 3:48PM
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Fuel, food and fury: how the Iran war could topple South Asian governments
Analysts warn the crisis is threatening to spill over into wider economic and political instability.
5 Apr 2026 - 1:30PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong tourists choose safety, affordability with trips to mainland China
Travel industry leader says rise in airlines’ fuel surcharges and Mideast conflict have dampened Hongkongers’ desire to travel long distances.
5 Apr 2026 - 7:52PM
India
India turns to ‘trusted friend’ Russia for oil supply as Iran war energises ties
The two sides aim to keep their energy trade flowing despite sanctions while balancing against the US and China, analysts say.
5 Apr 2026 - 2:32PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Downed US airman found after ‘heavy firefight’ in Iran
Donald Trump says on social media the missing crewman had been injured but is now ‘safe and sound’.
5 Apr 2026 - 11:36PM
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