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China's military weapons
China’s Middle East arms edge overshadowed by Turkey and South Korea in Riyadh
Analysts note Chinese inroads in military UAV market but political challenges for its jet fighters at the World Defence Show.
12 Feb 2026 - 5:50PM
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China's military weapons
China lifts veil on secretive underwater combat vehicle at Saudi defence show
10 Feb 2026 - 9:02PM
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Yuan
China keen to realise ambitions for digital currency amid slow uptake
10 Feb 2026 - 4:08PM
Jeffrey Epstein
UK king to ‘support’ police assessing Andrew’s Epstein communications
King Charles has ‘profound concern’ as British police assess if his brother passed sensitive reports to Jeffrey Epstein.
10 Feb 2026 - 4:29PM
European Union
Prince William visits Saudi Arabia as UK seeks deeper economic ties
The visit comes as daily revelations from the Jeffrey Epstein files continue to put pressure on King Charles III’s disgraced younger brother, the former Prince Andrew.
9 Feb 2026 - 6:01PM
China's military weapons
Chinese drone for anti-submarine warfare among systems at Saudi defence show
Demand is growing in the Middle East for autonomous platforms and it is now one of the largest overseas markets for China’s military drones.
9 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Banking & finance
Will Hong Kong, Singapore capture Asia’s capital inflows? DBS CEO weighs in
The two financial hubs are best choices for global investors seeking to diversify their portfolios amid geopolitical risks, Tan Su Shan says.
9 Feb 2026 - 7:11AM
Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Syria sign telecom and airline deals as sanctions lift
Saudi Arabia has been a major backer of Syria’s Islamist authorities who took power after toppling long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
8 Feb 2026 - 12:04AM
Iran
US-Iran nuclear talks set for Oman amid rising Middle East tensions
Planned talks moving from Turkey after a US jet downs an Iranian drone, though the role of regional Arab allies remains in limbo.
4 Feb 2026 - 10:11PM
Donald Trump
Iran plans nuclear talks with US as Trump warns of ‘bad things’
Facing threats of potential US military action, Tehran agrees to a Friday meeting in Istanbul on its nuclear programme.
3 Feb 2026 - 6:56PM
Middle East
Saudi Arabia set to redraw economic road map as megaprojects scale down
A plunge in construction deals and the postponement of the 2029 Asian Winter Games have cast doubts on Riyadh’s Vision 2030.
1 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
International Property
Chinese firms are scoping out overseas property. What is catching their eye?
With residential development on the wane, Chinese firms are investing in smart city, logistics and new energy projects, Knight Frank says.
1 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
Middle East
US approves US$16 billion arms sale to Israel, Saudi Arabia
The State Department says that none of the new sales will affect the military balance in the Middle East.
31 Jan 2026 - 10:25AM
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US-China trade war
Why Greenland’s rare earth riches cannot end US dependence on China’s minerals
Danish territory boasts vast critical mineral deposits – but mining and processing them extremely challenging, analyst says.
29 Jan 2026 - 1:06AM
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Donald Trump
As US carrier fleet sails near Iran, Trump faces ‘no easy levers’ against Tehran
Analysts evaluate the difficult options of a US air strike, killing of Iran’s top leaders, covert operations and counter-intelligence.
28 Jan 2026 - 7:42PM
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SCMP Highlights
Okinawa loses longevity crown, Malaysian athlete threatened: 7 Asia highlights
From longevity in Japan’s Okinawa to proxy wars in Middle East, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
27 Jan 2026 - 3:27PM
India
Why India’s focus on Middle East is on trade despite defence ties with UAE
A potential defence partnership agreement between India and the UAE has fuelled speculation of more rival blocs emerging in the region.
26 Jan 2026 - 8:28PM
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Middle East
‘Anything can happen’: Saudi-UAE rift risks tearing Middle East apart
The Gulf neighbours have turned from friends to foes, fighting proxy wars across the region and forcing global powers to pick a side.
25 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
‘For the world’: Trump launches his Board of Peace that some see rivalling UN
The US president signed the board’s charter at a ceremony at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
22 Jan 2026 - 8:49PM
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Malaysia
‘Khalwat’: divorced couple arrested for sharing hotel room in Malaysia
The offence applies to unmarried Muslim couples found in private seclusion and is punishable by fines, jail terms or caning.
19 Jan 2026 - 12:41PM
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Middle East
Yemen’s leaders meet in Saudi Arabia after defeat of UAE-backed group
Saudi Arabia accused the UAE of smuggling an opposing leader to Abu Dhabi through Somalia, after the Saudi-backed government charged him with treason.
18 Jan 2026 - 11:53PM
Malaysia
Missing Malaysian actress Nadia Kesuma dies of heart attack in Saudi
Family and friends confirmed the death of the star, who was on a pilgrimage trip to the Gulf kingdom.
18 Jan 2026 - 11:38AM
Pakistan
Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia plan defence deal to counter chaos in Middle East
Iran’s neighbours are worried that the US’ increasingly erratic behaviour may pose a risk to regional power balance and trade, analysts say.
16 Jan 2026 - 5:54PM
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Japan
Japan’s next-generation fighter jet project gets boost as European rival stalls
Germany, France and Spain have put their project on hold, prompting speculation that some may turn to the Japan-UK-Italy programme.
16 Jan 2026 - 9:37AM
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Iran
US says Iran halted 800 protester executions after Trump warnings
White House cites direct pressure for the stay of executions, as Gulf allies scramble to de-escalate threats of a US military strike on Iran.
16 Jan 2026 - 10:08AM
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Pakistan
Pakistan’s arms deals cleared for take-off as orders soar for JF-17 jets
The jets, co-produced with China, proved their worth during the India-Pakistan tensions, when they destroyed an S-400 air defence system.
16 Jan 2026 - 11:12AM
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Iran
Trump vs Iran: Gulf allies fear US ‘help’ may unleash chaos
Qatar and Saudi Arabia are urging against military action, even as the US president teases that ‘help is on its way’.
14 Jan 2026 - 12:11PM
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China's military weapons
Chinese arms exporters may be the big winners in any Pakistan-Saudi JF-17 talks
But observers also expressed doubts over a reported potential deal proceeding, citing US security concerns and potential F-35 sales.
12 Jan 2026 - 2:47PM
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