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US, Israel war on Iran
Macroscope
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By waging war on Iran, Trump leaves the US economy more vulnerable
As Washington fights a war with global economic ramifications, allies may soon begin to reassess their financial support of US coffers.
12 minutes ago
US, Israel war on Iran
No longer safe: Iran war puts 9 million Indian workers in the line of fire
42 minutes ago
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong to boost direct flights, transfer capacity amid Middle East turmoil
12 minutes ago
North Korea
North Korea launches 10 missiles as South Korea, US conduct military exercises
North Korean leader’s sister Kim Yo-jong has slammed both countries for proceeding with the drills at a perilous time in global security.
2 hours ago
Hong Kong property
Developers roll out 360 flats at 2 Hong Kong projects amid improving sentiment
Buyers snapped up dozens of flats, though one agent warned the Middle East conflict has been ‘like a bucket of cold water’ on the market.
3 hours ago
United States
Trump travel ban bars Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees from Oscars
Malhees stars in ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’, which has been nominated for best international feature film.
3 hours ago
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US, Israel war on Iran
More than 2,000 Marines leave Japan for Middle East as Iran war intensifies
Trump has ordered the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Tripoli assault ship to be redeployed to the Persian Gulf.
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Two Sessions 2026
‘Win the future’: top China entrepreneurs commit to Middle East despite Iran war
TCL and Xpeng founders also vow to keep investing in Latin America – despite US intervention in Venezuela this year.
5 hours ago
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.
5 hours ago
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China stock market
Which Chinese stocks can help investors withstand Middle East war shocks?
Amid rising oil prices and risk-off sentiment, investors should look to sectors where firms have pricing power, analysts say.
2 hours ago
North Korea
Trump tells South Korea he is only leader who can break North Korean deadlock
Trump was interested to know if North Korea’s Kim Jong-un would be open to meeting him, South Korean prime minister said.
14 Mar 2026 - 9:47AM
Thailand
‘Farmers bear the cost’: Iran war knocks out Thai Mideast rice exports
The situation could ripple through the nation’s economy and further batter growers struggling with falling domestic prices.
14 Mar 2026 - 8:30AM
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Lessons from China's history
Reflections
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What an exiled royal’s plea to Chinese emperor can teach Iran’s Reza Pahlavi
A Persian prince’s attempts to restore his family’s throne from abroad highlight how political legitimacy is tough to forge in faraway lands.
14 Mar 2026 - 8:15AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says US bombed Iran’s Kharg Island, threatens oil infrastructure
Nearly all of Iran’s oil exports pass through the island, and an attack could trigger severe retaliation in the Strait of Hormuz.
2 hours ago
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Cathay Pacific
Editorial
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Cathay Pacific must remain vigilant to navigate new turbulence
War in the Middle East is causing significant disruption, but a focus on regional routes can help ensure the airline’s solid recovery continues.
14 Mar 2026 - 6:45AM
US, Israel war on Iran
As I see it
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Trump and Netanyahu’s Iran quagmire is wrecking the global economy
While bombs are being dropped on communities that may seem far away for some, the ripple effects of war in the Middle East are truly worldwide.
14 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran lets 2 India-flagged gas tankers sail through Strait of Hormuz: insiders
India, which gave safe harbour to 183 Iranian sailors, has asked for exemptions from Iran’s blockade of the key waterway.
14 Mar 2026 - 5:53AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US claims Strait of Hormuz will not close, Iran’s new supreme leader ‘wounded’
Few details revealed about measures to restore oil flow as reports indicate the US is now sending amphibious assault ship, Marines to region.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Hormuz has become Iran’s ultimate lever against US. Will Trump ‘blink first’?
By choking the world’s energy artery, Tehran is betting it can endure longer than a far stronger enemy.
13 Mar 2026 - 11:15PM
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War and conflict
Opinion
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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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US, Israel war on Iran
UK says Russia, Iran trying to ‘hijack global economy’ amid Hormuz closure
Foreign Secretary Cooper said Moscow and Tehran ‘benefit together’ from soaring oil prices.
13 Mar 2026 - 8:34PM
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China trade
Japan taps oil reserves as Iran war spreads. Could it give China leverage?
With Tokyo and Beijing still at loggerheads over Taiwan, analysts warn Japan’s decision exposes its economic vulnerability.
13 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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How Gulf conflict and soaring oil prices will affect Angola’s Chinese debt deals
The African nation has a clause in its deal with Chinese lenders that could help fresh up extra cash for new projects.
13 Mar 2026 - 5:24PM
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Australia
Australia walks ‘very fine line’ with Gulf deployment amid Iran war
Analysts say the defensive deployment reflects Canberra’s attempt to balance alliance pressure with fears of deeper involvement in the conflict.
13 Mar 2026 - 4:43PM
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Asean
Philippines urges Asean to be global investment safe haven amid Middle East war
This year’s Asean chair calls on the bloc to ensure investment ‘certainty’ at the opening of the foreign ministers meeting in Manila.
13 Mar 2026 - 12:28PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks fall further as US and Iran dig in heels amid escalating war
Stopping Iran from having nuclear weapons and threatening the Middle East is of ‘far greater interest and importance to me’, Trump says.
13 Mar 2026 - 5:02PM
India
Kitchen crisis? Indian homes stockpile electric stoves to beat gas crunch
LPG volatility sparks panic buying of induction stoves and other electric cooking appliances as households worry about refill delays.
13 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
California’s Newsom says no imminent threat despite warning of Iran drone attack
In an alert, the FBI recently warned police departments about a possible strike on California if the US conducted strikes against Iran.
13 Mar 2026 - 7:32AM
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