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Israel-Gaza war
Israeli ‘smear campaign’ targets journalists, threatens safety, Al Jazeera says
Al Jazeera rejected Israeli accusations that one of its journalists, cameraman Ahmed Wishah, killed in Gaza a day earlier, was a Hamas operative.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump threatens US tolls on Hormuz after Iran says strait is closed
21 Jun 2026 - 4:43AM
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United States
US envoy Witkoff, Iranian minister to meet in Switzerland for talks
20 Jun 2026 - 9:22PM
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Donald Trump
Trump unveils new Air Force One, as he plans trips to China and Turkey
The US president’s use of an aircraft – worth hundreds of millions of dollars – from Qatar has raised ethical and security concerns.
20 Jun 2026 - 2:43PM
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US-Iran tensions
US-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed, White House says Vance still ready to go
Announcement follows reports Tehran has suspended its delegation’s departure because of attacks on southern Lebanon.
19 Jun 2026 - 9:54PM
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Donald Trump
Is it goodbye Air Force One, hello Qatar Force One?
Cryptic messages from White House officials signal the retirement of ageing presidential aircraft.
19 Jun 2026 - 11:37AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Who pays for Iran’s recovery? US$300 billion fund a flashpoint in ceasefire deal
Ambiguity fuels concern that Gulf countries may be expected to finance a post-war effort for a conflict in which they had limited say.
18 Jun 2026 - 10:00PM
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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.
18 Jun 2026 - 2:28PM
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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.
16 Jun 2026 - 1:25PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
The US and Iran have signed a ‘great deal’. So what happens now?
Memorandum of understanding expected to open pathway for talks on most contentious issues, including nuclear programme and sanctions.
15 Jun 2026 - 3:50PM
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China energy security
Strait of Hormuz still eerily quiet as doubts remain over ‘fragile’ peace deal
The only vessel moving in the waterway on Monday morning was a patrol ship, as analysts warned uncertainty lingered over the US-Iran agreement.
15 Jun 2026 - 4:52PM
Donald Trump
Trump to discuss Strait of Hormuz demining efforts at G7
Trump also plans to meet on the sideline of the summit with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and UAE to discuss efforts to wind down the Iran war.
14 Jun 2026 - 12:48AM
US, Israel war on Iran
In latest about-face, Trump calls off ‘very hard’ attack on Iran
After warning of imminent military action, US president says an agreement may be days away in a repeat of claims made in recent weeks.
12 Jun 2026 - 9:13AM
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Russia
Disgruntled parents and children force Russia to remove Roblox ban
Moscow banned access to the gaming platform last year, accusing it of promoting ‘LGBT propaganda’.
11 Jun 2026 - 5:53PM
China shipbuilding
China’s shipyards pass fresh milestone with delivery of vast specialised carrier
China is already the world’s dominant builder of bulk carriers and container ships. Now, it is also capturing a rising share of hi-tech gas carrier orders.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:22PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Israel and Iran hold fire after exchange, but warn of escalation if provoked
Middle East foes lift immediate safety restrictions while actively preparing for the next wave of retaliation.
9 Jun 2026 - 3:47PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Pakistan’s mediators in Iran as US downs drones, Lebanon looks for peace
Pakistan’s interior minister visited Tehran to restart US-Iran negotiations as the US military said it shot down two Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz.
7 Jun 2026 - 7:52PM
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Banking & finance
China sees revival of foreign investors through IPOs, convertibles: UBS
The trend is part of a broader recovery of interest in Chinese assets from investors overseas.
5 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
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Hong Kong courts
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New international commercial court will boost Hong Kong as a legal hub
Such tribunals are rapidly growing around the world. Hong Kong cannot afford to be left behind.
5 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM
India
India seals BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, eyes Indonesia next
A senior Indian defence ministry official made the announcement at the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore.
31 May 2026 - 10:51AM
Singapore
17 nations launch pact to protect vital undersea cables amid US, China absence
Singapore’s defence chief tells the Shangri-La Dialogue the pact aims to explore potential areas of collaboration and share best practices.
1 Jun 2026 - 9:40AM
Middle East
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How Trump’s war on Iran is jeopardising Asia’s remittance lifeline
In Gulf economies, lost migrant jobs and remittances risk plunging millions across Asia into crisis.
29 May 2026 - 4:30PM
The Philippines
Homesick Filipino migrants count cost of separation for a ‘better’ future
Economic necessity has forced Filipino migrants like Jeffrey Ongoco to spend years away from the people they left home to support.
28 May 2026 - 5:09PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US hits Iran with fresh strikes amid negotiations to end war
Marco Rubio insists a deal with Iran remains within reach after the US military claimed its attacks were in ‘self-defence’.
26 May 2026 - 9:34PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump now ties Iran deal to major expansion of Abraham Accords
US president suggests Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and other regional powers normalise ties with Israel to secure peace.
26 May 2026 - 8:42AM
Pakistan
UAE deports Pakistani Shiites: jobs lost and savings frozen amid Iran war
Over one hundred deported Pakistanis said they were unable to retrieve their luggage or savings before being placed on deportation flights.
25 May 2026 - 4:39PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Netanyahu increasingly isolated as Trump pursues Iran peace deal
The lack of a decisive victory in the Iran war has led Trump to lose confidence in the Israeli prime minister, analysts say.
25 May 2026 - 6:48PM
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Hong Kong transport
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Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis
Some airlines say they will operate all scheduled flights beyond June after initial consolidation efforts to offset higher jet fuel prices.
25 May 2026 - 1:41PM
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