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US, Israel war on Iran
Hormuz crisis tarnishing copper production, raising costs, Chinese analysts say
China Minmetals Economic Research Institute says disruption of sulphur shipments through strait is having ripple effects on copper production.
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Ukraine war
Ukraine arrests Zelensky’s ex-top aide as corruption probe widens
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Ukraine war
Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
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India
Iran’s ‘anti-American’ rhetoric tests India’s balancing act at Brics meeting
Foreign Minister Araghchi seeks the bloc’s backing against US pressure in New Delhi, but India likely to prioritise de-escalation and trade.
14 May 2026 - 1:22PM
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Diplomacy
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North Korea is not Iran. The same pressure tactics won’t work
North Korea’s nuclear reality and the overlapping interests of the US, China and Russia make tension reduction a prerequisite.
14 May 2026 - 8:08AM
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ICBMs
Putin hails ‘world’s most powerful’ nuclear-capable missile in key test
Russian president boasts Sarmat ICBM’s capabilities months after the expiry of a nuclear treaty with the US.
13 May 2026 - 12:10PM
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Ukraine war
Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff named as suspect in money-laundering probe
Andriy Yermak was Ukraine’s lead negotiator in talks with the US and left during the scandal.
12 May 2026 - 6:32PM
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China airliners
European airlines adding China flights despite Russian airspace barrier
Demand for China-Europe flights surges as airlines avoid Iranian, Russian airspace and divert tourists away from Southeast Asia.
12 May 2026 - 5:02PM
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European Union
EU rejects Putin’s idea of role for ex-German leader in future security talks
EU ministers dismiss proposed role for Gerhard Schroeder, who has cultivated a close relationship with Russia’s president.
12 May 2026 - 1:00PM
Japan
Japan’s new spy agency: a shield against China or ‘militarist surveillance’?
Japan has not had a centralised intelligence service since World War II. Sanae Takaichi wants to change that.
12 May 2026 - 3:40PM
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Diplomacy
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Just because Brics isn’t a coherent bloc doesn’t mean it’s impotent
The grouping has a future, not as a binding structure demanding policy alignment but as a tool for members to enhance leverage and maximise options.
12 May 2026 - 7:43AM
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Britain
UK targets Russian ‘information warfare’ with new sanctions
Sanctions package hits 85 people and entities, two-thirds of them related to alleged Russian propaganda operations.
12 May 2026 - 11:54AM
Ukraine war
Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking US-brokered ceasefire
Attacks reported on the second day of what was supposed to have been a three-day truce announced by Trump.
11 May 2026 - 10:08AM
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US-China relations
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China shouldn’t view a tired US as signifying a Europe ready to pivot
As fractures within the US’ network of alliances deepen, China’s strategic window opens a little wider, with some key caveats.
10 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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China-EU relations
Could Spain’s ‘compliment sandwich’ approach to China work for the EU?
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s recent visit to Beijing illustrates ‘delicate equilibrium’, analyst says as others voice scepticism.
10 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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Ukraine war
Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict is coming to an end
The Russian leader added that a meeting with Ukraine’s Zelensky was possible only once a lasting peace deal was reached.
10 May 2026 - 8:55AM
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Hungary
‘Wonderful’: new Hungarian PM Magyar sworn in ending Orban’s 16-year rule
Magyar’s centre-right party defeated authoritarian Orban last month, which will allow it to roll back many of his policies.
9 May 2026 - 11:56PM
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Vladimir Putin
Putin criticises Nato at Victory Day parade in Moscow
At this year’s event, marking WWII victory, troops were told that in Ukraine they face ‘an aggressive force’ armed by the military alliance.
9 May 2026 - 9:12PM
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Singapore
Singapore shines as a stable investment oasis in a global storm
Wealthy families are trading global uncertainty for Singapore’s regulatory rigour, driving record inflows and a revitalised stock exchange.
9 May 2026 - 8:00AM
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Ukraine war
Beginning of the end? Trump announces 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal
US president says ceasefire will include suspension of all ‘kinetic activity’ and an exchange of prisoners.
9 May 2026 - 6:20AM
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China-EU relations
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China unsurprisingly puts its own interests first. Can Europe do the same?
As Beijing seeks to influence Europe, Brussels must shape on its own competitiveness agenda and policy aims for engaging with China.
8 May 2026 - 9:28PM
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China-Russia relations
China-Russia ties can withstand any US containment efforts: Chinese policy adviser
Beijing-Moscow relationship described as having ‘inherent stability’, with a ‘stable mechanism’ able to withstand outside pressures.
8 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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China-Japan relations
Are China and Russia flexing their maritime muscle near Japan?
Tokyo’s recent tracking of three PLA Navy warships transiting Tsushima Strait comes amid heightened regional tensions.
8 May 2026 - 7:00PM
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US-China relations
Why today’s ‘unravelled’ international order echoes the lead-up to WWI
Dangerous pre-war conditions are here following raft of unilateral actions taken by Trump administration, ex-senior White House adviser says.
8 May 2026 - 12:35PM
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India-Pakistan tensions
Chinese J-35 stealth jets set to give Pakistan a strategic edge over India
India has a much larger fleet of 4.5-generation fighters but is lagging behind Pakistan in the acquisition of stealth warplanes.
8 May 2026 - 5:26PM
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Gold in Hong Kong
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Middle East war offers Hong Kong a golden opportunity
The war has driven home how well suited Hong Kong is to becoming an alternative to Dubai, a major gold trading hub.
8 May 2026 - 7:15AM
Ukraine war
Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of Moscow war parade
Russia has threatened a massive strike on the heart of Kyiv if Ukraine disrupts the Victory Day parade on Saturday.
8 May 2026 - 4:26PM
Nordic nations
Norwegian police arrest Chinese citizen on spying allegations
Authorities allege the woman had a suspected role in spying on Norwegian satellite data.
8 May 2026 - 11:57AM
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