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Middle East
Hamas’ lead negotiator in ceasefire talks elected as group’s new chief
Khalil al-Hayya succeeds Yahya al-Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in 2024.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran says fighting ‘full-scale war’ with US
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US, Israel war on Iran
US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq
20 Jul 2026 - 6:46AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israelis march to Gaza border demanding re-establishment of settlements
‘We are walking today to tell the government of Israel and show all the world that this land belongs to us,’ one demonstrator said.
20 Jul 2026 - 4:22AM
Israel-Gaza war
Israeli PM’s office slams New York mayor over Netanyahu arrest remarks
Zohran Mamdani said he was asking lawyers about the mayor’s authority to direct police to detain a foreign leader, referring to Israel’s PM.
20 Jul 2026 - 2:24AM
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Indonesia
Did fear of the US force Indonesia’s ‘slap in the face’ to Iran?
The perceived snub has raised questions about the core tensions at the heart of Jakarta’s ‘good-neighbour’ diplomacy.
19 Jul 2026 - 5:00PM
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Middle East
Lebanon’s president to meet Trump, push for Israeli withdrawal
President Joseph Aoun was commander of Lebanon’s army. He will focus on Hezbollah’s disarmament and finalising the Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
19 Jul 2026 - 4:48PM
Israel-Gaza war
Israeli rule change clears way for using crocodiles to deter prison breaks
Far-right minister Ben Gvir has reportedly proposed a facility for Palestinian detainees similar to Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’.
19 Jul 2026 - 12:38AM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s Network School probe raises questions over openness to tech talent
The commune’s founder says further investments in Malaysia are on hold and he may move his funds out depending on talks with the authorities.
17 Jul 2026 - 5:42PM
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The Philippines
Philippines’ plan to fortify coastal defences: deterrence or target?
The plan to establish coastal defence assets in Palawan is unlikely to close the country’s military gap with China, analysts say.
17 Jul 2026 - 6:16PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump’s intense attacks have failed to sway Iran. He’s trying again anyway
Analysts say the renewed bombing campaign by the US is more likely to ‘harden’ Tehran’s position.
17 Jul 2026 - 9:17AM
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China trade
Helium squeeze: China vows trade controls on gas to shield critical industries
A by-product of LNG production, helium is critical for hi-tech industries including semiconductors, medical equipment and aerospace.
16 Jul 2026 - 5:33PM
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Japan
‘Very worried’: US campaign against ICC leaves Japan in a bind
The initiative will make Tokyo weigh its international law commitments against its dependence on the US security umbrella, analysts say.
16 Jul 2026 - 8:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran says Strait of Hormuz a ‘red line’, vows to fight till the end
Tehran warned of ‘existential war’ with America and threatened to block more energy exports from the Middle East.
16 Jul 2026 - 8:16PM
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Malaysia
Anwar warns any Israelis at Johor tech commune to be ‘deported immediately’
The Network School in Forest City came under scrutiny after its founder claimed the commune was ‘Silicon Valley outside Silicon Valley’.
15 Jul 2026 - 6:16PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran threatens to close more vital seaways as US renews blockade
The Red Sea gateway is seen as the next flashpoint as Trump warns of targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.
15 Jul 2026 - 8:16PM
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Banking & finance
China increases holdings of US Treasuries despite diversification trend
Overall foreign holdings climb to US$9.371 trillion in May, with China’s rising to US$659.3 billion after hitting an 18-year low in April.
15 Jul 2026 - 8:52AM
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China’s missile test is a signal. How non-nuclear states respond matters
The reactions to Beijing’s ‘routine’ exercise put into focus a nuclear order that is rapidly fluctuating from Tehran to Tokyo.
14 Jul 2026 - 11:22AM
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Britain
UK outlaws support for IRGC, Iran-linked group under new powers
Ban follows attacks on Jewish-linked sites in London, including the torching of four community ambulances.
14 Jul 2026 - 2:24PM
International Criminal Court
US launches sweeping campaign against ICC over ‘threat to US sovereignty’
Trump administration vows to pressure global allies to withdraw from court, cut off financial support.
14 Jul 2026 - 11:47AM
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Middle East
EU countries push for trade ban with Israeli settlements
EU foreign policy chief insists measures target West Bank settlements rather than Israel itself.
14 Jul 2026 - 2:12PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US and Iran trade more attacks as battle over Hormuz intensifies
Weekend exchanges in the Middle East threaten to collapse a fragile interim deal aimed at ending the war.
13 Jul 2026 - 8:52PM
Middle East
Israel to hold elections October 27 as Netanyahu seeks another run
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s long-serving leader, could face a fierce challenge from former military chief Gadi Eisenkot.
13 Jul 2026 - 3:37PM
Middle East
Israeli gunfire in Gaza refugee camp kills 6, including 9-year-old girl
Nearly all of Gaza’s 2 million people now live on a tiny strip of land along the coast, mainly in makeshift tents or damaged buildings.
12 Jul 2026 - 11:36PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran closes Hormuz, attacks Gulf states as US says strait remains open
The US attacks came after the IRGC Navy said it had hit an ‘unauthorised’ vessel that was travelling on a non-approved route.
12 Jul 2026 - 11:51PM
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Assassinations unleashed under Trump haunt Iran war endgame
The killing of Iran’s leader and top general and the capture of Venezuela’s president mark a new paradigm in international relations.
12 Jul 2026 - 8:47AM
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United States
US Democrat Ro Khanna ‘detained’ by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit
US progressive lawmaker Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers this week as he sought out an ‘unfiltered’ look at the Israeli occupation.
11 Jul 2026 - 11:12PM
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United States
US plan to allow Turkey back into F-35 jet scheme faces Israeli opposition
Turkey was ejected from the American F-35 programme in 2019 after it bought Russian air-defence systems.
10 Jul 2026 - 6:33PM
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