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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war: music and barbecues in Tehran despite Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ threats
Families celebrate the last day of the Persian new year holidays, even as the US president vows to hit the country hard.
2 hours ago
Iran
Immediate reopening of Strait of Hormuz demanded at 40-nation talks
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US, Israel war on Iran
What will the US do next in its war on Iran? Chinese pundits point to a likely path
6 hours ago
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United States
US crude tops US$110, Wall Street falls after Trump vows more Iran attacks
Crude prices had been inching back towards US$100 per barrel before Trump’s Wednesday address in which he promised more strikes on Iran.
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Emmanuel Macron
Macron says military operation to ‘liberate’ Strait of Hormuz ‘unrealistic’
Such an operation would take excessive time and expose those crossing the strait to ‘coastal threats’.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:51PM
War and conflict
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Iran war is changing East Asia’s energy and strategic plays
States like China and Russia that can provide energy, industrial inputs, strategic reassurance or room for manoeuvre are gaining weight.
2 Apr 2026 - 9:44PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump sends crude surging as Iran speech fails to allay war concerns
Oil prices shot up and stocks fell as US President Donald Trump failed to set a clear end date for the war on Iran during his address to the nation.
2 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
War and conflict
Surging ‘Jewish terrorism’ in West Bank condemned but goes unpunished
Tel Aviv-based INSS reports an increase in settler attacks since the start of the Iran war, along with a rise in ‘the severity of the acts’.
2 Apr 2026 - 4:45PM
Asean
How Asean’s neutral stance in Iran war protects its energy security
Granting Southeast Asian vessels safe passage through the strait allows Iran to come across as a diplomatic good guy, analysts say.
2 Apr 2026 - 3:19PM
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Australia
Australian PM says Iran war goals met, asks what more is left to achieve
The remarks come after Trump said the conflict is ‘very close’ to completion, while signalling plans for fresh attacks in the coming days.
2 Apr 2026 - 12:57PM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong’s property market resilient despite small setback last month: analysts
Hong Kong property deals to reach 8,000 this month after staying above 7,000 for six consecutive months, real estate agencies say.
2 Apr 2026 - 5:27PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Controlled escalation? Trump hails ‘victories’ in Iran but vows more strikes
US president tells anxious Americans that the conflict’s core objectives are ‘nearing completion’ but fails to lay out a clear timeline to end the war.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:31PM
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Hong Kong property
Bought 52 years ago, Hong Kong home sells for 252 times original price
Veteran sports administrator Lawrence Yu is selling his house for about HK$190 million, for which he paid HK$750,000 in 1974.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
Japan
Why Japan’s advanced fighter project may get Canadian tailwinds
With Ottawa’s interest in the stealth fighter, Tokyo hopes the multinational project for its air force’s modernisation can regain momentum.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:04AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran’s president sends message to Americans in open letter
Some see the move as Tehran’s bid to convince the US public that the war is wrong and thus indirectly force a ceasefire.
2 Apr 2026 - 11:23AM
US, Israel war on Iran
How Trump could reframe US goals in the Iran war to justify finishing it
But America’s differences with Israel over the conflict’s endgame could hinder a swift exit, Chinese analysts say.
2 Apr 2026 - 12:01AM
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France
France suspects link to pro-Iranian group HAYI in foiled Paris bomb plot
The group had posted a video on March 23 targeting Jewish interests and communities in Europe, naming Bank of America’s Paris headquarters.
2 Apr 2026 - 12:12AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump claims Iran wants ceasefire, Tehran calls remarks ‘false and baseless’
The US president has said he could walk away from the war in two to three weeks.
2 Apr 2026 - 12:34AM
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Taiwan
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What the Iran war reveals about Nato’s appetite for conflict over Taiwan
Resistance to a war started without European consent makes clear the alliance’s limits. The US can’t count on Nato support for a war in Asia.
1 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
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Japan
Japan, France to draw road map for supply of critical minerals
It aims to lower their high dependency on China, which mines about 70 per cent of the world’s supply and refines some 90 per cent.
2 Apr 2026 - 3:23PM
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Indonesia
Indonesian peacekeepers’ deaths spur calls for Middle East exit plan
Lawmakers want Indonesia to pressure Israel for answers and urge Jakarta to rethink its Lebanon and Gaza peacekeeping mission.
1 Apr 2026 - 6:13PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump eyes Iran exit before Hormuz shutdown ends
The US president said he was ready to end the war on Iran without a deal, creating further doubt about when the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen to shipping.
2 Apr 2026 - 9:02AM
US, Israel war on Iran
How US’ ‘stupid war’ with Iran torched fuel price stability in America
US drivers face soaring petrol costs and budget strain, with a customer saying ‘we are paying the price’ of the war.
1 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How Israel dodged Hormuz energy crisis while others reel from the blow
Israel’s Mediterranean gas fields shield it from energy shocks, yet wartime shutdowns and rising tariffs reveal hidden vulnerabilities.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:43PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian minister warns of ‘very, very serious’ energy crisis
Anthony Loke urges Malaysians to plan their travel and reduce resource wastage, saying energy supply would not be disrupted until May.
1 Apr 2026 - 1:56PM
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Pakistan
What Pakistan gains by playing peacemaker in Iran war
If Islamabad can successfully carry off the talks, it stands a chance of bringing in much-needed investments and weapon sales, analysts say.
1 Apr 2026 - 7:20PM
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Science
China’s far west site of a new bulwark against Mideast-induced resource woes
Ethylene glycol plant in Xinjiang is equipped with tech that includes green electricity coupling, carbon capture and storage.
1 Apr 2026 - 12:30PM
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Iran
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Trump says US could end war in Iran in 2 to 3 weeks
It was the US president’s clearest indication so far that he intends to soon end a conflict that has disrupted global energy markets.
1 Apr 2026 - 10:10AM
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