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US-Israel war on Iran

US-Israel war on Iran
Latest news and updates on the US and Israel's strikes on Iran, in which Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, and Iran's responses.
A B‑1B Lancer bomber is seen at the RAF Fairford airbase, which hosts US Air Force personnel, in Gloucestershire, Britain, in September. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK rearrests duo on suspicion of aiding Iran in alleged plot at US-run airbase

The 24-year-old British national and a 25-year-old dual UK-Iranian national were arrested under the National Security Act.

Energy

Opinion | Energy shock could spark Asia’s next debt crisis

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The Philippines

Dire straits: why Filipino sailors continue to brave troubled Middle East waters

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Middle East

Saudi Arabia postpones ‘Davos in the Desert’ after deadly attacks

The flagship event was scheduled for October 26 to 29, but the kingdom has faced repeated missile and drone strikes from Yemen’s Houthis.

The skyline of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The kingdom has postponed its annual Future Investment Initiative summit until 2027. Photo: AP
Yemen

Houthi attack kills 53 at Yemen government training camp

The camp is located in Shabwa, an energy-rich province that also houses Yemen’s largest industrial investment.

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Bitcoin

Iran, Fed, bonds: 3 reasons bitcoin is unlikely to hit US$100,000 this year

The cryptocurrency is unlikely to climb back above US$100,000 this year as risks remain from interest rate rises to an escalation in Iran.

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Israel

Trump endorses ‘great warrior’ Netanyahu as tight Israeli election looms

US leader offers ‘total endorsement’ ahead of October 27 vote, but declining support among Israelis may limit impact for embattled ally.

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US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem on October 13, 2025. Photo: AFP
Middle East

Saudi closes Riyadh skyscraper as chopper pilots killed near Yemen

The Saudi coalition’s war with the Iran-backed Houthis has reignited during the US-Iran war, with regular attacks reported by both sides.

Belt and Road Initiative

Risky business? Chinese firm agrees to build rail tunnels in Qatar amid Iran war

The railway tunnel deal will help China deepen ties in the Middle East – but could also run into problems as regional conflicts rage.

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United States

Trump mocks popularity of Mohammad as Muslim name during campaign speech

Rights advocates have repeatedly criticised Trump for rhetoric that they say demonises Muslims, immigrants and ethnic minorities.

US President Donald Trump leaves a campaign rally at Dalton Municipal Airport on Friday. Photo: Getty Images / AFP
Middle East

Yemen’s Houthis attack presidential palace in Aden with missiles

Prime minister survives deadly strike as Riyadh points the finger at Tehran over widening war.

Smoke billows from the presidential palace complex after a Houthi attack in Aden, Yemen, on Thursday. Photo: Social media via Reuters
China-Latin America relations

China bought half of Brazil’s oil exports as Iran war drove sales to record

Crude makes up a quarter of Brazilian shipments to Chinese buyers, but growth has slowed since Gulf tankers started sailing again.

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Energy

Opinion | Can China’s coal industry ride to the rescue of a world in oil shock?

China’s quick and efficient coal-fired power plants are a stopgap solution even as its coal chemical sector offers oil product substitutes.

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United States

US stocks drop as inflation worsens, raising chances of Fed interest hike

Inflation accelerated to 3.7 per cent, fuelling expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates again.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in July. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong bus operators seek fare increases of up to 17.7% amid fuel price surge

Citybus asks for 17.7 per cent increase, while KMB seeks 16 per cent, with the government saying it will take public affordability into account.

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Four Hong Kong franchised bus operators have applied to raise fares by up to 17.7 per cent. Photo: Karma Lo
Indonesia

Indonesia’s Bali hit by fuel crisis as huge queues form at petrol stations

Bali’s governor insists supplies are ample and points the finger at panic buying, even as fuel deliveries fail to keep pace with demand.

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Middle East

Aramco complex hit as Houthis and Saudi coalition trade strikes

Fire reported at Dhahran office tower, while intercepted missile debris wounds four and damages 15 homes in Riyadh.

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Middle East

Houthi official warns US against entering war in Yemen as Saudis weather attacks

Rebel group threatens US interests while aviation notice shows Riyadh airport operations suspended through October 17.

Travellers take cover as a Houthi strike hits King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10. Photo: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Media via AFP
US military

Systems to counter missiles and drones take centre stage at US defence expo

Emphasis on air and missile defence at AUSA exhibition reflects concern over aerial threats as conflicts in Ukraine and Middle East drag on.

Britain

Burnham says Iran’s IRGC likely behind UK airbase incident

Tehran denies involvement, demands evidence from London after recent security scare at RAF Fairford.

US-China relations

Why China is likely to be cautious about recent Trump-Putin diesel deal

The US may still try to target major buyers of Russian energy despite the deal aimed at cutting American fuel prices, analysts warn.

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The US has announced the deal despite threatening to penalise other buyers of Russian oil. Photo: Reuters
Energy

Global diesel shortage: why Gulf refined fuel exports lag crude oil shipments

From shipping bottlenecks to strikes on refineries, analysts warn the market faces a prolonged recovery.

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A truck drives past a sign advertising gas and diesel prices along Interstate 5 in Williams, California, the United States, on September 28. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

Saudi Arabia’s main airport hit by new Houthi strike day after deadly attack

Riyadh’s international airport targeted again as strikes expose vulnerabilities in Saudi defence capabilities.

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United States

Tariffs, millions in extra costs, Iran war: Trump’s policies hammer US firms

‘Frustrating would be one word,’ a CEO says, as US manufacturers struggle with ballooning costs and persistent uncertainty.

US midterm elections 2026

Trump announces diesel deal with Russia ahead of US midterm elections next month

Shock move reverses years of US pressure on Moscow over Ukraine war, as the president seeks to lower spiralling fuel costs.

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US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Friday. Photo: AP
Yemen

Saudi Arabia says 3 killed at Riyadh airport as Yemen war expands

Saudi Arabia and the Yemeni government forces it backs have struggled to contain the Houthis’ advance.

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A Houthi fighter participates in an offensive against Saudi-backed Yemeni forces in Taiz province, Yemen. Photo: EPA
United States

USS Abraham Lincoln returns to US after 265 days at sea in Iran war mission

Return to San Diego follows a historic deployment marked by reported suicide attempts and food shortages.

Donald Trump

Trump says US will not attack Iran before November midterms

US president cites ‘productive discussions’ with Tehran despite rising Hormuz tensions and military build-up.

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