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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Cargo ships wait off the coast of the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal along the Gulf of Oman. Commercial shipping through the nearby Strait of Hormuz has faced severe disruptions. Photo: AFP

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route as interim deal tested

Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s oversight have sparked days of crossfire.

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Israel-Gaza war

5 members of Israel’s Arab minority killed in suspected crime spree

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Indonesia

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US, Israel war on Iran

Trump says US hit Iran again, may be ‘forced to militarily complete the job’

If that happened, the Islamic Republic would ‘no longer exist’, Trump warned, after reports that a tanker had been struck in Hormuz.

28 Jun 2026 - 7:51AMvideocam

A woman walks past a mural depicting a US aircraft carrier under missile attack in downtown Tehran, Iran, on June 8. Photo: AP

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran survived 3 months of war. Can it survive the aftermath?

US$270 billion in damage and 4 million citizens plunged into poverty may have broken Iran’s economy.

27 Jun 2026 - 1:41PMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

US strikes Iran after Trump says cargo ship attack violated ceasefire

US Central Command says missile, drone and radar sites were hit after Tehran was accused of targeting vessel in Strait of Hormuz.

27 Jun 2026 - 7:25AMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong power firms to give residential customers rebates as bills soar

Two power suppliers say they will provide a subsidy between August and October to ease the pain of rising electricity bills.

26 Jun 2026 - 8:21PM

Rising energy prices have pushed up electricity bills in Hong Kong. Photo: May Tse

US, Israel war on Iran

When geography is destiny, Gulf states must diversify their defence, expert says

World Economic Forum meeting also told Iran’s leadership now views economic survival – not geopolitical ambition – as primary priority.

26 Jun 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

United States

Outside In | US the ultimate loser as Iran war ushers in global power upheaval

Defeated by asymmetric warfare and spurned by allies, the US has ended up boosting China’s economy and standing instead.

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War and conflict

Ex-general seen as main Netanyahu rival ahead of Israel elections

Gadi Eisenkot’s new centrist party is surging in polls ahead of Israel’s October parliamentary elections.

26 Jun 2026 - 4:36PM

Gadi Eisenkot is running for prime minister in the next Israeli elections. Photo: Reuters

China exports

‘Too many uncertainties’: why China’s exporters remain wary despite US-Iran deal

Traders and logistics companies fear disrupted supply chains and doubts about the agreement’s durability will continue to weigh on business decisions.

26 Jun 2026 - 3:06PMvideocam

A cargo ship remains anchored on May 16 in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Photo: Getty Images

Middle East

US’ Rubio wraps up Gulf tour as allies share concerns over Iran peace accord

Rubio did not discuss a US$300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran that is part of the peace proposal.

25 Jun 2026 - 8:26PM

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump casts doubt on US striking Iran school on war’s first day

The February 28 attack, likely carried out by the US, killed more than 175 children and teachers in the southern city of Minab.

25 Jun 2026 - 1:37PM

War and conflict

Opinion | 8 takeaways from the US-Iran war

From the rise of devastating asymmetric warfare to the crumbling of the US maritime hegemony and alliances, the war offers food for thought.

25 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM

China-Middle East relations

At Summer Davos in China, Mideast firms look to next generation to save the Gulf

At World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian, observers see regional self-reliance and economic needs as motivators for change after Iran war.

24 Jun 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

The meeting of the New Champions in Dalian is known as Summer Davos and expected to bring together more than 1,700 participants from more than 90 countries and regions. Photo: Xinhua

Donald Trump

New poll shows eroding global trust in Trump and America

Pew survey across 36 nations found just 23 per cent of respondents had confidence in Trump to do the right thing in world affairs.

24 Jun 2026 - 2:00PMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

Rebuking Trump, US Senate joins House in vote to end Iran war

US president blasts vote as ‘meaningless’ as his administration tries to negotiate a peace agreement with Iran.

24 Jun 2026 - 11:43AMvideocam

Ukraine war

Ukraine war: Russia says US hasn’t delivered on Trump-Putin ‘understandings’

With Kyiv claiming to be turning the tide of the conflict, Moscow’s comments signal a growing frustration with Washington.

24 Jun 2026 - 1:54AMvideocam

Smoke billows behind an Orthodox church following a reported Ukrainian drone attack, in Moscow, Russia, on Thursday. Photo: EPA

Israel-Gaza war

‘Intentional’: Israel purposely targeted Gaza children, says UN inquiry

There is evidence Palestinian ‌children were deliberately killed, showing genocidal intent, a new report says. Israel denies the claims.

23 Jun 2026 - 6:45PM

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump: ‘I will do what I have to do’ if Iran does not stick to deal

Trump said Iran must use money being unfrozen by the US to ‌buy food exclusively from America but Iran said it is under no such obligation.

23 Jun 2026 - 10:09PMvideocam

Canada

Shooting in Montreal leaves officer, civilian and gunman dead

Assailant in military-style clothing opened fire in Canadian city’s Cote-des-Neiges neighbourhood, triggering a fatal confrontation.

23 Jun 2026 - 3:25PM

Montreal police prepare to enter building at the scene of the shooting. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP

China-Latin America relations

China extends hand to Colombia’s Trump-backed president-elect

Beijing offers to work with de la Espriella in spite of his firm’s legal clash over the metro with a Chinese group and his US realignment vow.

23 Jun 2026 - 6:00AMvideocam

Abelardo de la Espriella speaks to supporters from behind bullet-proof glass after preliminary results showed him narrowly winning Colombia’s presidential run-off election. Photo: AFP

China jobs

China’s youth unemployment rate edges down in May as economic strains persist

Those aged 16 to 24 are still struggling to catch a break in the job hunt, a trend worsened by external wars and geopolitical strife.

22 Jun 2026 - 3:58PM

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran-US talks continue as Trump threat, Lebanon and Hormuz strain Swiss summit

Tehran’s delegation remains engaged in Switzerland despite initial walkout over white-hot social media warnings from Washington.

22 Jun 2026 - 9:44AM

US, Israel war on Iran

US and Iran embark on ‘historic’ nuclear peace talks at Swiss resort

With help from Pakistani and Qatari mediators, teams from Washington and Tehran try to shore up a ceasefire.

21 Jun 2026 - 9:51PM

US Vice-President J.D. Vance pictured with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Burgenstock hotel near Lucrene. Photo: AFP

US, Israel war on Iran

Vance in Switzerland for US-Iran talks as Hormuz closed again

Making ‘progress’ on Tehran’s nuclear programme and Lebanon ceasefire are expected to top the agenda.

21 Jun 2026 - 1:19PMvideocam

Smoke billows after an Israeli drone carried out a double strike on a vehicle in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Saturday. Photo: ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump threatens US tolls on Hormuz after Iran says strait is closed

Peace talks in Switzerland could be off to a rough start, with Tehran warning that Israel’s attacks in Lebanon must stop.

21 Jun 2026 - 4:43AMvideocam

United States

US envoy Witkoff, Iranian minister to meet in Switzerland for talks

The development may signal that both sides intend to begin technical talks aimed at securing a permanent truce.

20 Jun 2026 - 9:22PMvideocam

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Iran warns ships not to bypass its chosen Hormuz route as interim deal tested

Efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iran’s oversight have sparked days of crossfire.

5 members of Israel’s Arab minority killed in suspected crime spree

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Trump says US hit Iran again, may be ‘forced to militarily complete the job’

If that happened, the Islamic Republic would ‘no longer exist’, Trump warned, after reports that a tanker had been struck in Hormuz.

Iran survived 3 months of war. Can it survive the aftermath?

US$270 billion in damage and 4 million citizens plunged into poverty may have broken Iran’s economy.

US strikes Iran after Trump says cargo ship attack violated ceasefire

US Central Command says missile, drone and radar sites were hit after Tehran was accused of targeting vessel in Strait of Hormuz.

Hong Kong power firms to give residential customers rebates as bills soar

Two power suppliers say they will provide a subsidy between August and October to ease the pain of rising electricity bills.

When geography is destiny, Gulf states must diversify their defence, expert says

World Economic Forum meeting also told Iran’s leadership now views economic survival – not geopolitical ambition – as primary priority.

Outside In | US the ultimate loser as Iran war ushers in global power upheaval

Defeated by asymmetric warfare and spurned by allies, the US has ended up boosting China’s economy and standing instead.

Ex-general seen as main Netanyahu rival ahead of Israel elections

Gadi Eisenkot’s new centrist party is surging in polls ahead of Israel’s October parliamentary elections.

‘Too many uncertainties’: why China’s exporters remain wary despite US-Iran deal

Traders and logistics companies fear disrupted supply chains and doubts about the agreement’s durability will continue to weigh on business decisions.

US’ Rubio wraps up Gulf tour as allies share concerns over Iran peace accord

Rubio did not discuss a US$300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran that is part of the peace proposal.

Trump casts doubt on US striking Iran school on war’s first day

The February 28 attack, likely carried out by the US, killed more than 175 children and teachers in the southern city of Minab.

Opinion | 8 takeaways from the US-Iran war

From the rise of devastating asymmetric warfare to the crumbling of the US maritime hegemony and alliances, the war offers food for thought.

At Summer Davos in China, Mideast firms look to next generation to save the Gulf

At World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian, observers see regional self-reliance and economic needs as motivators for change after Iran war.

New poll shows eroding global trust in Trump and America

Pew survey across 36 nations found just 23 per cent of respondents had confidence in Trump to do the right thing in world affairs.

Rebuking Trump, US Senate joins House in vote to end Iran war

US president blasts vote as ‘meaningless’ as his administration tries to negotiate a peace agreement with Iran.

Ukraine war: Russia says US hasn’t delivered on Trump-Putin ‘understandings’

With Kyiv claiming to be turning the tide of the conflict, Moscow’s comments signal a growing frustration with Washington.

‘Intentional’: Israel purposely targeted Gaza children, says UN inquiry

There is evidence Palestinian ‌children were deliberately killed, showing genocidal intent, a new report says. Israel denies the claims.

Trump: ‘I will do what I have to do’ if Iran does not stick to deal

Trump said Iran must use money being unfrozen by the US to ‌buy food exclusively from America but Iran said it is under no such obligation.

Shooting in Montreal leaves officer, civilian and gunman dead

Assailant in military-style clothing opened fire in Canadian city’s Cote-des-Neiges neighbourhood, triggering a fatal confrontation.

China extends hand to Colombia’s Trump-backed president-elect

Beijing offers to work with de la Espriella in spite of his firm’s legal clash over the metro with a Chinese group and his US realignment vow.

China’s youth unemployment rate edges down in May as economic strains persist

Those aged 16 to 24 are still struggling to catch a break in the job hunt, a trend worsened by external wars and geopolitical strife.

Iran-US talks continue as Trump threat, Lebanon and Hormuz strain Swiss summit

Tehran’s delegation remains engaged in Switzerland despite initial walkout over white-hot social media warnings from Washington.

US and Iran embark on ‘historic’ nuclear peace talks at Swiss resort

With help from Pakistani and Qatari mediators, teams from Washington and Tehran try to shore up a ceasefire.

Vance in Switzerland for US-Iran talks as Hormuz closed again

Making ‘progress’ on Tehran’s nuclear programme and Lebanon ceasefire are expected to top the agenda.

Trump threatens US tolls on Hormuz after Iran says strait is closed

Peace talks in Switzerland could be off to a rough start, with Tehran warning that Israel’s attacks in Lebanon must stop.

US envoy Witkoff, Iranian minister to meet in Switzerland for talks

The development may signal that both sides intend to begin technical talks aimed at securing a permanent truce.

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