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President Isaac Herzog

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Fuel tankers are loaded onto a ship for export to Mali at the port in Yantai, in China’s eastern Shandong province on May 18. Photo: AFP

China energy security

As Iran war drags on, China keeps tight grip on fuel exports despite eased curbs

Tight mandates remain in place to protect domestic energy security amid a resurgence of war in the Middle East.

21 Jul 2026 - 5:19PMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran and US trade more attacks as Houthis threaten blockade

21 Jul 2026 - 2:54PM

Britain

China’s Li congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister

21 Jul 2026 - 7:01AM

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.

20 Jul 2026 - 8:11PMvideocam

Born in 1960, Khalil al-Hayya survived an Israeli assassination attempt in Doha last year, though one of his sons was killed in the strike. Photo: AP

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran says fighting ‘full-scale war’ with US

The Middle East war resumed after a weeks-long lull prompted by an agreement signed in June, and oil prices surged to a month high.

21 Jul 2026 - 3:28AM

US, Israel war on Iran

US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq

The service member was killed in Iraq on Saturday during the ‘controlled detonation’ of a downed Iranian drone, the US military said.

20 Jul 2026 - 6:46AMvideocam

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

Israeli right-wing activists gather at the border with Gaza on Sunday and attempt to cross over. Photo: dpa

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

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

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

US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in flight on Air Force One after landing at US Air Force Base at RAF Mildenhall, in Suffolk, Britain, on July 8, 2026. Photo: AP

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

A crocodile dives behind the glass of an aquarium at the Dubai Crocodile Park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in May 2023. Photo: Reuters

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 - 5:42PMvideocam

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

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 - 9:17AMvideocam

An Iranian missile being launched from an undisclosed location towards US targets in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain. Photo: Sepahnews.com/AFP

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 - 5:33PMvideocam

An aerial view of a facility handling gases such as helium. Photo: Getty Images

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

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 - 8:16PMvideocam

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 - 6:16PMvideocam

The Network School co-living compound in Forest City in the Malaysian state of Johor founded by a former Coinbase executive. Photo: YouTube/Roland Bernath

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.

21 Jul 2026 - 9:39AMvideocam

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

ICBMs

Opinion | 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 - 11:22AMvideocam

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

Volunteer ambulances in London run by a Jewish organisation that were on fire in March. Photo: AFP

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

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

A projectile is fired during what US Central Command said were strikes against Iranian military targets, in an image taken from video released on July 12. Photo: CENTCOM via Reuters

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

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister. Photo: ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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 - 11:51PMvideocam

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Israel

As Iran war drags on, China keeps tight grip on fuel exports despite eased curbs

Tight mandates remain in place to protect domestic energy security amid a resurgence of war in the Middle East.

Iran and US trade more attacks as Houthis threaten blockade

China’s Li congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming Britain’s new prime minister

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.

Iran says fighting ‘full-scale war’ with US

The Middle East war resumed after a weeks-long lull prompted by an agreement signed in June, and oil prices surged to a month high.

US military reports another soldier killed in northern Iraq

The service member was killed in Iraq on Saturday during the ‘controlled detonation’ of a downed Iranian drone, the US military said.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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’.

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.

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.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | 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.

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.

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.

EU countries push for trade ban with Israeli settlements

EU foreign policy chief insists measures target West Bank settlements rather than Israel itself.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Opinion | China’s missile test is a signal. How non-nuclear states respond matters