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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran prepares funeral for late supreme leader killed on war’s first day
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s public funeral will begin Saturday as Iran and the US observe a fragile ceasefire.
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US, Israel war on Iran
A US missile killed Iranian schoolchildren 4 months ago. Still, no one accepts blame
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China trade
China opens new Central Asia rail link to strengthen supply chain resilience
29 Jun 2026 - 10:05PM
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Banking & finance
Charm offensive: Bahrain expands Hong Kong push to court mainland China capital
Gulf state leans on tax perks and tokenisation rules to position Hong Kong as its gateway to mainland China investors.
29 Jun 2026 - 2:01PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US and Iran pause strikes as Hormuz tests interim deal, Doha talks loom
Efforts to reopen the Strait without Iran’s oversight have sparked days of crossfire.
29 Jun 2026 - 8:49PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says US hit Iran again, may be ‘forced to militarily complete the job’
If that happened, the Islamic Republic would ‘no longer exist’, Trump warned, after reports that a tanker had been struck in Hormuz.
28 Jun 2026 - 7:51AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran survived 3 months of war. Can it survive the aftermath?
US$270 billion in damage and 4 million citizens plunged into poverty may have broken Iran’s economy.
27 Jun 2026 - 1:41PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US strikes Iran after Trump says cargo ship attack violated ceasefire
US Central Command says missile, drone and radar sites were hit after Tehran was accused of targeting vessel in Strait of Hormuz.
27 Jun 2026 - 7:25AM
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US the ultimate loser as Iran war ushers in global power upheaval
Defeated by asymmetric warfare and spurned by allies, the US has ended up boosting China’s economy and standing instead.
29 Jun 2026 - 9:31AM
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China exports
‘Too many uncertainties’: why China’s exporters remain wary despite US-Iran deal
Traders and logistics companies fear disrupted supply chains and doubts about the agreement’s durability will continue to weigh on business decisions.
26 Jun 2026 - 3:06PM
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Asia treads cautiously on Iranian oil exports despite US sanctions waiver
Some regional economies are assessing the possibility of the US and Iran resuming hostilities before committing to buy Iranian oil.
26 Jun 2026 - 2:23AM
Middle East
US’ Rubio wraps up Gulf tour as allies share concerns over Iran peace accord
Rubio did not discuss a US$300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran that is part of the peace proposal.
25 Jun 2026 - 8:26PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump casts doubt on US striking Iran school on war’s first day
The February 28 attack, likely carried out by the US, killed more than 175 children and teachers in the southern city of Minab.
25 Jun 2026 - 1:37PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Asian airfares look set to fall as jet fuel prices ease on US-Iran deal
Budget carriers will lead the charge but the pace is likely to be gradual as airlines wait for more clarity on the Iran war, experts say.
25 Jun 2026 - 3:40PM
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8 takeaways from the US-Iran war
From the rise of devastating asymmetric warfare to the crumbling of the US maritime hegemony and alliances, the war offers food for thought.
25 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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‘War of words’ won’t stop Iran nuclear inspections, says IAEA
‘We will obviously have to inspect,’ said Rafael Grossi, the boss of the International Atomic Energy Agency. ‘This is going to happen’.
24 Jun 2026 - 8:19PM
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China-Middle East relations
At Summer Davos in China, Mideast firms look to next generation to save the Gulf
At World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian, observers see regional self-reliance and economic needs as motivators for change after Iran war.
24 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Rebuking Trump, US Senate joins House in vote to end Iran war
US president blasts vote as ‘meaningless’ as his administration tries to negotiate a peace agreement with Iran.
24 Jun 2026 - 11:43AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump touts Iran inspection deal as Tehran disputes claim
US president says Iran agreed to inspections ‘long into the future’, but Tehran says no decision has been made on IAEA access.
24 Jun 2026 - 4:45PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump: ‘I will do what I have to do’ if Iran does not stick to deal
Trump said Iran must use money being unfrozen by the US to buy food exclusively from America but Iran said it is under no such obligation.
23 Jun 2026 - 10:09PM
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Iran agrees to invite IAEA inspectors back, says US
This is ‘the first step in permanently ending a nuclear weapons programme in Iran’, said US Vice-President J.D. Vance.
22 Jun 2026 - 9:49PM
China trade
Is China a defender or disrupter of global supply chains? Beijing makes its case
Beijing warns against using the “China shock” narrative to justify protectionist measures and also calls for an open global energy market.
22 Jun 2026 - 5:47PM
Middle East
Qatar gas site blast leaves 13 dead, at least 66 injured
The explosion and fire in the world’s biggest LNG export plant came during restart operations. The dead were from India and Pakistan.
23 Jun 2026 - 12:28AM
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Fifa World Cup 2026
Revolutionary Guard claim is ‘outright lie’, says Iran’s football federation
The US claimed someone tied to the IRGC, under the guise of the Iranian federation chief, tried to board Iran’s team flight to Los Angeles.
22 Jun 2026 - 4:38AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran-US talks continue as Trump threat, Lebanon and Hormuz strain Swiss summit
Tehran’s delegation remains engaged in Switzerland despite initial walkout over white-hot social media warnings from Washington.
22 Jun 2026 - 9:44AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump threatens US tolls on Hormuz after Iran says strait is closed
Peace talks in Switzerland could be off to a rough start, with Tehran warning that Israel’s attacks in Lebanon must stop.
21 Jun 2026 - 4:43AM
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US envoy Witkoff, Iranian minister to meet in Switzerland for talks
The development may signal that both sides intend to begin technical talks aimed at securing a permanent truce.
20 Jun 2026 - 9:22PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran waives Strait of Hormuz fees during 60-day peace negotiation period
A total of 25 commercial vessels crossed the newly reopened strait on Thursday, the highest number since mid-April.
19 Jun 2026 - 7:43PM
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