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Jerusalem

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President Isaac Herzog

Head of Government

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

People inspect the destruction caused by an Israeli air strike in Arab Salim, southern Lebanon on Sunday. Photo: EPA

Israel-Iran conflict

Lebanon’s president appeals to US for help as Israeli strikes kill 7

Israel said it had targeted Hezbollah operatives and sites in response to a drone attack a day earlier by the Iran-backed group on its troops.

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Argentina

Argentina threatens to sanction oil projects around Falkland Islands

6 Sep 2026 - 7:46AM

Israel-Gaza war

US ambassador calls violent Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’ after West Bank unrest

6 Sep 2026 - 12:50AM

US, Israel war on Iran

US hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after warships targeted, military says

The US military said two of its vessels evaded ‘multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks’ before retaliating.

6 Sep 2026 - 4:23AM

A US fighter jet launches from an aircraft carrier. File photo: Reuters

Hong Kong society

Middle East war drives 35% rise in Hongkongers’ overseas help requests

‘The rise mainly came from the military conflict in the Middle East earlier this year. Of the rest, half involved lost identity documents,’ immigration chief says.

5 Sep 2026 - 9:32PM

Argentina

Milei escalates Falklands dispute with UK as Trump hints at US policy shift

Argentine president moves to block offshore oil project and bolster naval presence following US leader’s comments on UK alliance.

4 Sep 2026 - 3:53PM

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran targets US bases in Kuwait despite warnings from Trump

Iran launches missiles and drones at Gulf neighour following US strikes that killed at least 19.

3 Sep 2026 - 10:08PM

An F/A-18 Super Hornet on the USS George Washington on August 29, 2026

China jobs

In Focus | The world at home: why more Chinese are opting for Sino-foreign universities

China’s growing number of educational joint ventures receive more applicants as students seek a simpler path to an international edge.

3 Sep 2026 - 6:03AMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

Amid war with Iran, Trump muses renaming Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

White House shares rebranded Gulf map as US president warns renewed air campaign against Iran will not last ‘too long’.

3 Sep 2026 - 1:25PM

SCO

SCO takes landmark stand on nuclear security as Iran comes under renewed attack

The bloc underscores members’ rights to peaceful nuclear development in broader pushback at Western powers, analyst says.

3 Sep 2026 - 10:09AMvideocam

The SCO has released its first dedicated declaration on nuclear safety and security. Photo: Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP

United States

Israel ready to remove Palestinians in Gaza once US approves, minister says

Defence Minister Israel Katz says there is ‘no real solution’ without migration and that Trump’s displacement plan is ‘frozen’.

2 Sep 2026 - 10:43PM

Displaced Palestinian children gather to receive food from a charity kitchen in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday. Photo: APA Images/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Israel-Gaza war

Netanyahu accuses security officials of intentionally not waking him on October 7

Israeli prime minister repeats assertions about 2023 security fiasco as he faces pivotal elections.

2 Sep 2026 - 2:33PM

Middle East

UN report confirms Syria was building nuclear reactor during Assad rule

Syria’s Deir el-Zour site bombed by Israel in 2007 was an undeclared nuclear reactor under construction.

2 Sep 2026 - 1:59PM

Thailand

Thailand eyes economic boost as massive US fleet nears port call

Pattaya has faced a grim low tourist season, driven in part by the economic downturn triggered by the Iran war.

2 Sep 2026 - 7:28PMvideocam

People walk along a street lined with bars and entertainment venues at Jomtien Beach, in Pattaya City, Thailand, in June. Photo: Reuters

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump to meet US oil executives as Iran war keeps fuel prices high

White House pushes for increased refining capacity after announcing huge US stake in Venezuela oil.

1 Sep 2026 - 11:43AM

A sticker depicting US President Donald Trump pointing to high prices at a fuel pump. Photo: AFP

Spain

Spain PM blames Russia, Israel for Ceuta migrant crisis’ disinformation

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also dismisses speculation on the involvement of Moroccan authorities in the crisis.

31 Aug 2026 - 11:16PM

Defence

Israel and Greece sign US$3.5 billion defence deal, largest ever between the 2

Buyers favouring Israel's battle-tested weapons have helped push its defence exports to record highs.

31 Aug 2026 - 8:27PM

PetroChina

PetroChina’s first-half profit jumps 22% despite Iran war oil supply crunch

As LNG and EV adoption bite into traditional fuel sales, higher global crude prices help the state-backed giant deliver strong earnings.

31 Aug 2026 - 7:27PM

Gold in Hong Kong

In Focus | Hong Kong is trying again to be a gold trading hub. Will it succeed this time?

De-dollarisation tailwinds, ecosystem buildout and mainland China’s support plus foreign backing give city’s ambitions credible momentum.

31 Aug 2026 - 9:01AMvideocam

Iran

Open Questions | Trita Parsi on why US air strikes strengthened Iran’s hand

Iranian-born and Washington-based expert analyses Tehran’s leverage, China’s non-intervention strategy and shifting Persian Gulf alliances.

31 Aug 2026 - 10:04AMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

US strikes Iranian launchers in first action in a month, triggering retaliation

Tehran targets American bases in Jordan; UAE intercepts drone as regional tensions spike again.

31 Aug 2026 - 8:09PM

A sculpture of Iranian military members overlooking the Strait of Hormuz in Bandar Abbas. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters

China-Middle East relations

China’s Middle East policy at a crossroads 6 months into US-Israeli war on Iran

Gulf states are rethinking their strategy after coming under attack, but observers say Beijing does not want to commit itself too deeply.

29 Aug 2026 - 7:40PMvideocam

Smoke billows over the town of Mangaf, south of Kuwait City, following an Iranian strike in June. Photo: AFP

Singapore

Temasek backs Singapore Airlines’ Air India investment

News of the funding request prompted a lawmaker from Singapore’s opposition to urge that Temasek’s funds not be used.

29 Aug 2026 - 5:20PMvideocam

US, Israel war on Iran

As Iran war hits six-month mark, Trump says he’s ‘not in a hurry’

The president’s ‘little excursion’ in the Middle East grinds on, despite his earlier promise to voters to keep the US out of ‘endless wars’.

29 Aug 2026 - 1:26AM

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran endures 6 months of US strikes as Trump’s policy hits ‘Desperation Day’

‘I don’t think the administration is any closer to finding a way out of this,’ an ex-diplomat says, as Tehran bets time is on its side.

27 Aug 2026 - 7:53PMvideocam

Iranians take part in a demonstration against the United States in Tehran on Wednesday. Photo: EPA

Crime

Colombia mulls locking up dangerous criminals on prison ships

Humanitarian watchdogs warn that this form of incarceration breaches human rights.

27 Aug 2026 - 8:20AM

Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters

US, Israel war on Iran

US starts returning staff to some Middle East missions after war evacuations

US move signals lower risk of immediate regional escalation, though select missions will cap capacity at 75 to 85 per cent.

26 Aug 2026 - 8:59AM

United States

US Secret Service says it is aware of Iranian video threat to Barron Trump

Iranian state TV airs video claiming tracking of US president’s 20-year-old son and offering US$10 million bounty for his killing.

26 Aug 2026 - 9:11AM

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Israel

Lebanon’s president appeals to US for help as Israeli strikes kill 7

Israel said it had targeted Hezbollah operatives and sites in response to a drone attack a day earlier by the Iran-backed group on its troops.

Argentina threatens to sanction oil projects around Falkland Islands

US ambassador calls violent Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’ after West Bank unrest

US hits 3 Iranian oil tankers after warships targeted, military says

The US military said two of its vessels evaded ‘multiple unprovoked Iranian attacks’ before retaliating.

Middle East war drives 35% rise in Hongkongers’ overseas help requests

‘The rise mainly came from the military conflict in the Middle East earlier this year. Of the rest, half involved lost identity documents,’ immigration chief says.

Milei escalates Falklands dispute with UK as Trump hints at US policy shift

Argentine president moves to block offshore oil project and bolster naval presence following US leader’s comments on UK alliance.

Iran targets US bases in Kuwait despite warnings from Trump

Iran launches missiles and drones at Gulf neighour following US strikes that killed at least 19.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}In Focus | The world at home: why more Chinese are opting for Sino-foreign universities

China’s growing number of educational joint ventures receive more applicants as students seek a simpler path to an international edge.

Amid war with Iran, Trump muses renaming Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’

White House shares rebranded Gulf map as US president warns renewed air campaign against Iran will not last ‘too long’.

SCO takes landmark stand on nuclear security as Iran comes under renewed attack

The bloc underscores members’ rights to peaceful nuclear development in broader pushback at Western powers, analyst says.

Israel ready to remove Palestinians in Gaza once US approves, minister says

Defence Minister Israel Katz says there is ‘no real solution’ without migration and that Trump’s displacement plan is ‘frozen’.

Netanyahu accuses security officials of intentionally not waking him on October 7

Israeli prime minister repeats assertions about 2023 security fiasco as he faces pivotal elections.

UN report confirms Syria was building nuclear reactor during Assad rule

Syria’s Deir el-Zour site bombed by Israel in 2007 was an undeclared nuclear reactor under construction.

Thailand eyes economic boost as massive US fleet nears port call

Pattaya has faced a grim low tourist season, driven in part by the economic downturn triggered by the Iran war.

Trump to meet US oil executives as Iran war keeps fuel prices high

White House pushes for increased refining capacity after announcing huge US stake in Venezuela oil.

Spain PM blames Russia, Israel for Ceuta migrant crisis’ disinformation

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez also dismisses speculation on the involvement of Moroccan authorities in the crisis.

Israel and Greece sign US$3.5 billion defence deal, largest ever between the 2

Buyers favouring Israel's battle-tested weapons have helped push its defence exports to record highs.

PetroChina’s first-half profit jumps 22% despite Iran war oil supply crunch

As LNG and EV adoption bite into traditional fuel sales, higher global crude prices help the state-backed giant deliver strong earnings.

In Focus | Hong Kong is trying again to be a gold trading hub. Will it succeed this time?

De-dollarisation tailwinds, ecosystem buildout and mainland China’s support plus foreign backing give city’s ambitions credible momentum.

Open Questions | Trita Parsi on why US air strikes strengthened Iran’s hand

Iranian-born and Washington-based expert analyses Tehran’s leverage, China’s non-intervention strategy and shifting Persian Gulf alliances.

US strikes Iranian launchers in first action in a month, triggering retaliation

Tehran targets American bases in Jordan; UAE intercepts drone as regional tensions spike again.

China’s Middle East policy at a crossroads 6 months into US-Israeli war on Iran

Gulf states are rethinking their strategy after coming under attack, but observers say Beijing does not want to commit itself too deeply.

Temasek backs Singapore Airlines’ Air India investment

News of the funding request prompted a lawmaker from Singapore’s opposition to urge that Temasek’s funds not be used.

As Iran war hits six-month mark, Trump says he’s ‘not in a hurry’

The president’s ‘little excursion’ in the Middle East grinds on, despite his earlier promise to voters to keep the US out of ‘endless wars’.

Iran endures 6 months of US strikes as Trump’s policy hits ‘Desperation Day’

‘I don’t think the administration is any closer to finding a way out of this,’ an ex-diplomat says, as Tehran bets time is on its side.

Colombia mulls locking up dangerous criminals on prison ships

Humanitarian watchdogs warn that this form of incarceration breaches human rights.

US starts returning staff to some Middle East missions after war evacuations

US move signals lower risk of immediate regional escalation, though select missions will cap capacity at 75 to 85 per cent.

US Secret Service says it is aware of Iranian video threat to Barron Trump

Iranian state TV airs video claiming tracking of US president’s 20-year-old son and offering US$10 million bounty for his killing.

In Focus | The world at home: why more Chinese are opting for Sino-foreign universities