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Iran
Jailed Iranian Nobel winner ‘critical’ after heart attack
Supporters say the life of 2023 peace laureate Narges Mohammadi is at ‘immediate and irreparable risk’ in an Iranian prison.
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US, Israel war on Iran
US cites optimism over a deal even as Iran threatens to close Red Sea shipping
16 Apr 2026 - 4:43AM
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Israel
Israeli security cabinet to discuss possible Lebanon ceasefire: senior official
16 Apr 2026 - 12:14AM
China energy security
US officials claim China is ‘hoarding’ oil. What does the data say?
While US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China is stockpiling crude amid the Iran war, the numbers suggest Beijing is facing a supply crunch.
16 Apr 2026 - 12:10AM
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A woman walks past a giant billboard reading “The Strait of Hormuz remains closed” at Revolution Square in Tehran, Iran. Photo: TNS
China GDP
Despite Iran war, China set for ‘solid’ first-quarter GDP growth: analysts
Flexible growth target means little likelihood of imminent stimulus, but focus will switch to impact of disruptions in second quarter.
15 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan seeks to shield Gulf states as US-Iran talks set to resume
A senior official involved in Islamabad’s diplomacy says it is trying to defuse the crisis ‘in any way we can’.
15 Apr 2026 - 10:50PM
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China cements Russia ties as both win from US war
Russia is boosting oil exports, including to China, as the Iran war upends Middle East supplies, while Chinese renewables companies will benefit from efforts to diversify away from fossil fuels.
15 Apr 2026 - 5:49PM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: Russian Foreign Ministry/AFP
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Mossad says Israel will keep trying to topple Iran’s government
Mossad chief David Barnea vows continued covert operations until the ‘extremist regime is replaced’.
15 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
China energy security
Which countries are most vulnerable as US imposes Persian Gulf blockade?
Nomura says more than 90 per cent of the crude oil imported by Japan and the Philippines comes from the Middle East.
15 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
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After ‘wonderful’ talks with Lebanon, Israel envoy says more dialogue coming
Sides commit to more engagement as Trump urges disarming Hezbollah, but analysts warn a durable Israel-Lebanon deal remains unlikely.
15 Apr 2026 - 9:46AM
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Asia’s energy supply at breaking point as US blockades Hormuz
Nearly 90 per cent of the region’s crude oil is now at risk as stalled peace talks and a naval stand-off raise the spectre of stagflation.
14 Apr 2026 - 6:09PM
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A liquefied natural gas tanker is seen at a port in Yokohama, Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture, on April 8. Photo: AFP
Middle East
Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel
Whistle-blower Chelsea Manning was among those held in a protest led by the anti-war group Jewish Voice for Peace.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:19PM
Middle East
Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel meeting in US with Israel
Amid a surge in Israeli ground operations, Naim Qassem calls for a ‘heroic stance’ to scrap Tuesday’s planned summit.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:58PM
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US begins blockade of Iranian ports amid fragile ceasefire
Trump says Beijing ‘would like to see this ended’ as the US moves to stop vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports.
14 Apr 2026 - 1:30PM
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South Korean president’s Holocaust remarks spark Israel outcry
Lee Jae Myung’s comparing military action against Palestinians to the Holocaust comes as Israel remembers the 6 million Jews killed by Nazis.
13 Apr 2026 - 8:39PM
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a press conference in Seoul on Monday. Photo: via EPA
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump’s Hormuz blockade may target China along with Iran
The US plans to stop Iranian oil exports, which mainly go to China, after peace talks failed to produce a deal.
13 Apr 2026 - 5:06PM
China exports
China, the Iran war and the chemical suddenly stoking global supply fears
Food security is one of Beijing’s top policy goals – and that could spell trouble for countries dependent on Chinese sulphuric acid.
13 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong safe haven appeal seen rising as Middle East turmoil clouds outlook
A slowdown in Hong Kong office leasing reflects caution among multinationals, yet analysts see upside as investors seek stability.
13 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
Despite the recent slowdown, heightened geopolitical risk could ultimately strengthen Hong Kong’s appeal as a capital haven. Photo: May Tse
Middle East
Israel’s Netanyahu says ‘war continues’ during visit to southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s PM says he’s working to get Israeli troops out as Hezbollah militants fight back.
13 Apr 2026 - 2:14PM
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Israeli bombardment kills infant in Lebanon during father’s funeral
The air strike took place on Wednesday amid hopes that the US-Iran ceasefire would apply to Lebanon, as Israeli strikes killed more than 350.
12 Apr 2026 - 9:41PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Sumud aid flotilla departs Spain for Gaza to break Israeli blockade
The Israeli military halted 40 boats assembled by the same organisation in October last year, arresting more than 450 activists including Greta Thunberg.
12 Apr 2026 - 6:40PM
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Pope Leo slams ‘delusion of omnipotence’ stoking US-Israeli war on Iran
The pontiff urged prayer and peace talks, rejecting religious justifications for violence.
12 Apr 2026 - 11:25AM
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Pope Leo chairs the Holy Rosary Prayer Vigil for Peace in St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City on Saturday. Photo: EPA
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US presses Iran as talks gear up in Pakistan under fragile ceasefire
Vice-President J.D. Vance to lead negotiations in Islamabad as Tehran sets preconditions, Trump warns of military action if diplomacy fails.
11 Apr 2026 - 6:20AM
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China energy security
Why China’s green energy strategy may shield it from the Iran war oil shock
As war in the Persian Gulf triggers volatility in global oil markets, Beijing sees its energy system as a stabilising force.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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‘I’m scared of war starting again’: fear grips Iranians ahead of US talks
Residents of Tehran face Pakistan-hosted talks with scepticism and anger, caught between a repressive regime and Trump’s threats.
10 Apr 2026 - 6:15PM
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