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US, Israel war on Iran
Not like Venezuela: why Iran is likely to survive US-Israeli strikes
Islamic Republic’s government is expected to prove resilient despite attacks that have targeted many of its top leaders.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:10PM
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Middle East
US hub in Iraq targeted overnight by Iranian drones, rockets
22 Mar 2026 - 8:25PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war nears 3-front tipping point as Gulf energy hubs burn
21 Mar 2026 - 12:30PM
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China energy security
Strait of Hormuz tensions rise as Iran reportedly charges ships for safe passage
Around 20,000 seafarers are still stuck in the Gulf as Tehran reportedly charges at least one tanker about US$2 million to pass through the strait.
20 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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South Korea
South Korea risks US rift over Iran’s Hormuz Strait squeeze
Any deal with Iran could undermine South Korea’s alliance with the US and their US$350 billion trade deal.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:10AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US has no end date for Iran war, strikes ‘very much on track’: Hegseth
Trump will be the one to decide when to stop, the defence secretary says, as Pentagon asks for US$200 billion in extra funding.
19 Mar 2026 - 11:52PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong more attractive to talent amid Middle East tensions, labour chief says
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says fourth of imported workers from various schemes are foreign passport holders.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:59PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Stockholm says Iran executed Swede after Tehran announces spy put to death
This is the first public announcement of an execution since Israel and the US launched strikes on Iran on February 28.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:19PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani’s killing as Israel hunts leader
Tehran’s ‘right-hand man’ dies in air strike as Israeli military spokesman issues warning for Mojtaba Khamenei.
18 Mar 2026 - 3:03PM
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Drone hits US embassy in Baghdad as Iran-backed groups stage attacks
Tehran-backed militias have been attacking US interests in Iraq in retaliation for the US-Israel war on Iran.
18 Mar 2026 - 3:11PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Top US counterterrorism official quits, says Trump was ‘deceived’ into Iran war
Joseph Kent quits NCTC in protest, alleging ‘no imminent threat’ existed and citing pressure from Israel and lobbyists as the true catalyst for conflict.
18 Mar 2026 - 10:26AM
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Middle East
Drone and rocket attacks target US embassy as Iraq is pulled into war
Iraq’s Green Zone in Baghdad comes under attack as war rages on multiple fronts in the Middle East.
17 Mar 2026 - 6:39PM
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China trade
Strait of Hormuz marks first full day’s pause as no ships cross amid Iran war
Transits fell to zero on Saturday but vessels have clustered outside corridor, signalling expectations of reopening, analytics firm says.
16 Mar 2026 - 7:02PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump warns he ‘may delay’ China visit in demand for countries to secure Hormuz
Some allies say no to ships, after US president demands at least seven countries help secure the strategic waterway.
16 Mar 2026 - 6:46PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issue death threat for Israeli PM Netanyahu
Before the threat, US President Donald Trump said Tehran wanted ‘to make a deal, I don’t want to because the terms aren’t good enough yet’.
15 Mar 2026 - 7:39PM
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Trending in China
Iraqi reporter raised in China, famous for viral dance, to marry Xinjiang woman
Journalist who grew up knowing only war and conflict in the Middle East yearns for peace in the region; his catchphrase is ‘I envy Chinese’.
15 Mar 2026 - 6:09PM
Iran
Why the Iran war marks a turning point for Gulf-Asia trade
The closure of the Middle East’s important straits – Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb – is forcing Gulf and Asian nations to explore other options.
15 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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Iran war entering ‘decisive phase’, Israel says, as attacks continue
Washington’s embassy in Iraq was hit by a drone, while clouds of black smoke rose over the Fujairah energy facility in the UAE.
14 Mar 2026 - 11:51PM
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Hamas calls on Iran to ‘avoid targeting neighbouring countries’
The Palestinian Islamist group also urges the international community to ‘work towards halting’ the ongoing war immediately.
14 Mar 2026 - 7:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
2 members of Iran-linked group killed in predawn blasts on Iraqi capital
The strikes are the first in the heart of Baghdad to kill Iran-backed fighters since the start of the war on February 28.
14 Mar 2026 - 11:35AM
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US-Israeli war on Iran makes a mockery of global governance rules
Inevitably, the world will be split between those committed to peace and harmony, and those who want to fight to secure dominance.
13 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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Middle East
US military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq, killing all 6 aboard
The KC-135 aircraft was part of the operation against Iran but the crash was not due to ‘hostile fire’, US Central Command said.
13 Mar 2026 - 11:01PM
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Nordic nations
Trio with Iraq links arrested for ‘terrorist bombing’ of US embassy in Norway
The siblings are Norwegian citizens, and police are investigating if they were working on their own or on orders from a foreign entity.
12 Mar 2026 - 2:47AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump threatens ‘death, fire, and fury’ as US destroys 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels
After reports of mine-laying in the Strait of Hormuz, the US unleashes its ‘most intense’ day of strikes on Iran since the war began.
11 Mar 2026 - 5:48PM
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China trade
China’s oil-import surge seen shielding economy with 120-day buffer
Crude volumes rose sharply in January and February as Beijing amassed reserves, pre-empting Mideast risks, and analysts say it provides a strong buffer for global supply disruptions.
10 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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Casualty figures across the Middle East as Iran war enters second week
Since the launch of ‘Operation Epic Fury’, casualties have mounted across the region, with civilians in Iran and Lebanon bearing the brunt.
10 Mar 2026 - 1:11PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Where things stand after another weekend of war in the Middle East
As Mojtaba Khamenei takes the helm in Tehran, regional casualties climb and oil prices surge in a conflict that enters its 10th day on Monday.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:13PM
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Middle East
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader?
A power broker with deep Revolutionary Guard ties, the 56-year-old cleric takes command of a nation under fire after a week of devastating air strikes.
9 Mar 2026 - 7:54PM
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