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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas delivers a statement at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
Israel-Gaza war

Israel’s foreign minister cuts ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ remark

Saar accused Kallas of ‘acting obsessively and with blatant unfairness’ by reportedly comparing Israel to South Africa’s apartheid regime.

US-China relations

China’s US envoy calls for 10-fold rise in tariff-free trade under joint board

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US, Israel war on Iran

Why the US-Iran deal may fail to revive shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

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US, Israel war on Iran

The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it

The 14-point document was released following days of outcry over Trump administration’s lack of transparency regarding its details.

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A woman walks past an anti-American mural on the wall of the former US Embassy, now a museum, in Tehran. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump shows no regret over deaths of 3 Indian sailors in Iran war strike by US

In their first bilateral meeting in 16 months, US president only goes as far as calling commercial vessel operations ‘a rough profession’.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Despite Trump’s promise of Iran peace, analysts say vague deal wobbly at best

US president hails accord as a major victory despite lingering questions, warns Tehran of renewed bombing if it fails to comply with terms.

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US, Israel war on Iran

US peace deal brings little hope of better times to Iranians

Beaten down by sanctions, inflation and crackdowns, Iranians say they don’t envision a brighter future even with a ceasefire.

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People walk past a banner with a picture of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Wednesday. Photo: WANA/Reuters
South China Sea

As Iran war comes to a close, is US pulling warships back to the west Pacific?

US Defence Department changes name of Indo-Pacific Command back to US Pacific Command, suggesting new focus.

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Iran

Lebanon peace talks with Israel ‘independent’ of US-Iran deal: Aoun

The Lebanese president says ‘nobody is negotiating for us’ in seeking to end the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia signs construction, smart-city deals with Chinese firms

Urban development deals with partners including Huawei and ByteDance underscore growing cooperation between Riyadh and Beijing.

NHC Innovation signed a cooperation agreement with ByteDance to develop strategic artificial intelligence plans. Photo: Handout
Climate change

Opinion | Geopolitics is complicating the green transition – and China’s moment

Governments want to transition to cleaner energy but also cut strategic reliance on China. Balancing these goals will be tricky.

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A traffic jam outside the Berlaymont building as the European Commission College meets in Brussels on April 22 to discuss the AccelerateEU initiative towards clean, homegrown energy. Photo: EPA
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump taps Defence Production Act as Iran war strains weapons stockpiles

Iran conflict has led to concern in Congress, White House that US may struggle to respond to another crisis in the near future.

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Asean

Iran war ‘stark wake-up call’ for fossil fuel-dependent Southeast Asia: IEA

The agency warns that the region’s energy import bill could triple to US$245 billion by 2035 if it does not quickly look for alternatives.

US-China relations

How Israel’s exit from US aid signals wider decline in Washington’s alliances

‘America first’ approach forces allies to shoulder security costs, raising questions about the future of US hegemony, Chinese analyst says.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left), shown here with US President Donald Trump in December, has said he hopes to “taper off” Israel’s reliance on US military aid over the next decade. Photo: Reuters
Iran

Video | Trump announces date for Hormuz re-opening

The US president electronically signed a memorandum of understanding paving the way for talks that could end the country’s war with Iran.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Iran says US peace deal must include permanent Lebanon ceasefire

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says stopping Israeli strikes on Lebanon is ‘inseparable’ part of the complete end of the Iran war.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Shipowners hold off on Hormuz transit until US-Iran deal becomes ‘material’

The CEO of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines said shipping through the waterway ‘may take at least ⁠a couple of weeks’ to restart.

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US, Israel war on Iran

No victory, no defeat: Iran war pauses with a fragile freeze

Thousands dead, hundreds of billions lost and an agreement many analysts expect to collapse. The Iran ceasefire, explained.

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Smoke rises behind the Azadi Tower in Tehran following a US-Israeli military strike on Iran in early March. Photo: ISNA/AP
US, Israel war on Iran

‘Terrible’ US-Iran deal could deepen Netanyahu’s rift with Trump

The Israeli PM, facing an autumn election he is projected to lose, may be more willing to defy the US president amid falling public ratings.

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United States

Iranian American protesters gather as football team prepare for World Cup opener

Anti-government protesters gathered in Los Angeles, home to the biggest Iranian community outside Iran, ahead of the Iran-New Zealand match.

Israel

After US-Iran deal, Netanyahu says he will run in coming Israeli elections

‘I am going to run … and intend to win,’ said the Israeli PM, who has come under fire from the opposition over his wartime leadership.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a news conference in Jerusalem on Monday. Photo: EPA
US, Israel war on Iran

US, Iran sign preliminary Hormuz deal ahead of formal ceremony

Terms of the accord remain secret nearly a day after the announcement to end the conflict, with leaders due in Switzerland on Friday.

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The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints, linking the Persian Gulf to global shipping routes. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Relief and wariness: Asia watches US-Iran deal for real impact

While the deal may ease some economic pressure on Asian governments, the ‘real test’ is whether it will hold, analysts say.

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China trade

After US-Iran deal, tanking oil prices, analysts see ‘grey area’ for China firms

‘There’s still uncertainty on the longevity of this deal’, ING analyst says as traders wait to see if sanctions will be lifted while weighing potential for Israeli interference.

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US-China relations

Will a US-Iran deal ease pressure on China’s sanctions-hit firms?

From refiners to shippers, Chinese firms have been swept up in Washington’s Iran sanctions campaign. Could a new US-Iran deal change that?

Analysts caution that any relaxation of sanctions on Iran would not automatically benefit Chinese companies subject to US penalties. Photo: Reuters
China's military weapons

Is Beijing planning to make more drones overseas for Middle Eastern buyers?

Norinco displaying a model assembly line at a top defence exhibition could mean the firm hopes to make more weapons overseas.

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Norinco’s display of a model assembly line at the Eurosatory exhibition comes as the state-owned company is working to expand its drone exports. Photo: Seong Hyeon Choi
Iran

Video | Asian markets rise on news of US-Iran peace deal

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that both nations have agreed to an immediate end to military operations on all fronts.

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump may get birthday gift of an Iran deal, but the party may be short-lived

As the US, Iran and Pakistan announce they have reached an agreement on the conflict, Chinese analysts flag Israel as unpredictable factor.

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