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US, Israel war on Iran
US ‘80-85%’ confident of signing peace deal with Iran, senior official says
Proposed plan would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme and end the conflict.
13 Jun 2026 - 6:55AM
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Canada
Canadian policeman killed during investigation tied to US consulate shooting
12 Jun 2026 - 5:48AM
US, Israel war on Iran
In latest about-face, Trump calls off ‘very hard’ attack on Iran
12 Jun 2026 - 9:13AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran’s ‘unity of theatres’ strategy exposes US-Israel rift
Analysts say Iran’s new tactic is both an attempt to reassert strategic deterrence and a political bargaining chip ahead of negotiations.
11 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
BYD powers past Geely as oil shock charges up global EV demand
Strong overseas demand for battery-powered cars helped BYD recover from a first-quarter setback and retake pole position.
11 Jun 2026 - 5:18PM
US-China relations
FBI disables 13 Chinese suspected spying websites targeting US officials
Chinese intelligence allegedly used internet domains to blackmail Americans with security clearances into divulging sensitive information.
11 Jun 2026 - 9:36PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US and Iran exchange more strikes, Tehran tightens hold on Hormuz
Renewed fire and sanctions test fragile ceasefire as Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz ‘completely closed’.
11 Jun 2026 - 9:04PM
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United States
‘I love the inflation’: Trump embraces 3-year price high as Iran war hits home
US president’s off-handed comment on the latest price jump sparks a fierce political backlash.
11 Jun 2026 - 12:22PM
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Banking & finance
New York leads, but Asia-Pacific’s financial hubs are on the rise
The centre of gravity is shifting east in the financial services world, but New York remains the global benchmark, says Colliers report.
10 Jun 2026 - 7:31PM
China inflation
China’s factory price jump contrasts with muted consumer inflation
Higher oil costs and the AI boom are driving up producer prices, while weak domestic demand is weighing on consumer prices.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:07PM
China inflation
China’s consumer prices see May uptick as oil shock inflates factory-gate costs
The mild increase in consumer inflation, attributed to higher AI demand and global price fluctuations, fell short of market expectations.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:12PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US strikes Iran as Tehran targets bases in Bahrain and Jordan
US helicopter crew rescued near Oman, but Trump’s decision to retaliate adds new strain to already fragile peace efforts.
10 Jun 2026 - 6:05PM
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Israel-Gaza war
UN report exposes brutal reality for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank
An inquiry found that civilians were being ‘systematically’ subjected to severe rights violations by Israeli forces, settlers and Hamas.
9 Jun 2026 - 9:10PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Is Trump calling the shots on Israel, or just pretending to?
The US president says he’s losing patience with Israel’s prime minister. Analysts say he’s just playing to the crowd.
9 Jun 2026 - 11:00PM
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Iran
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Israel and Iran pause attacks
Israel has reopened most schools, while Iran lifted airspace restrictions on civilian flights.
9 Jun 2026 - 3:37PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Who calls the shots? Netanyahu and Trump at odds over their war
Despite starting the Iran war in tandem with Israel, the US president is pushing for a swift exit as pressure builds at home.
10 Jun 2026 - 8:05AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump responds to US helicopter crash near Hormuz, claims Iran deal close
US president says crew are ‘fine’ and expresses optimism over dealings with Tehran for a ‘powerful deal’.
9 Jun 2026 - 8:46PM
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China trade
China’s export machine defies gravity as shipments soar in May
After a strong April, China’s exports surged once again in May, as the country’s firms continue to shrug off the impact of the Iran war.
9 Jun 2026 - 5:48PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Israel and Iran hold fire after exchange, but warn of escalation if provoked
Middle East foes lift immediate safety restrictions while actively preparing for the next wave of retaliation.
9 Jun 2026 - 3:47PM
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Israel-Iran conflict
‘No hope’: Iranians exhausted by prospect of more fighting with Israel
‘Nothing is clear. People don’t know what to do, they are angry. Ultimately, it needs to be decided: are we at war or at peace?’.
9 Jun 2026 - 12:08AM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks cut losses as AI rallies in Asia unravel on Fed rate-hike fears
Investors drive Hong Kong and other Asian markets lower as the AI trade unravels on rate-increase fears after strong reading on US jobs report.
8 Jun 2026 - 5:36PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Immediately stop shooting’: Trump urges Iran and Israel amid tit-for-tat strikes
Fragile April ceasefire collapses as direct tit-for-tat strikes resume on day 100 of the US-Israel war against Iran.
8 Jun 2026 - 7:13PM
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China's military weapons
China’s nuclear stockpile growing as disarmament era ends: SIPRI
Swedish think-tank says Beijing now has 620 nuclear warheads and may be increasing deployment as New Start’s expiry ends arms control era.
8 Jun 2026 - 6:01AM
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Middle East
Gunman opens fire in central Israel, killing 1 and wounding 5
Palestinian attacker shot dead by police after targeting several locations close to the boundary with the occupied West Bank.
8 Jun 2026 - 3:14PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran, Israel halt attacks after first exchange of fire since April truce
US President Donald Trump had said the two nations must ‘immediately stop shooting’.
9 Jun 2026 - 8:06AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Pakistan’s mediators in Iran as US downs drones, Lebanon looks for peace
Pakistan’s interior minister visited Tehran to restart US-Iran negotiations as the US military said it shot down two Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz.
7 Jun 2026 - 7:52PM
Israel-Gaza war
‘It’s humiliating’: inside Gaza’s tent cities without a single proper toilet
Displaced families forced to dig their own latrines, resulting in a hygienic nightmare as foul smells drift among the packed tents.
7 Jun 2026 - 3:04PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How Iran war allows residents to indulge in opulence at Dubai’s luxury hotels
The lavish hotels, once exclusive to rich visitors, now attract locals with enticing staycation offers amid a tourism slump.
7 Jun 2026 - 11:49AM
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