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US, Israel war on Iran
Can the US-Iran deal survive a defiant Israel and Hormuz uncertainties?
Analysts say Washington appears to be making more concessions, but the shaky agreement is unlikely to guarantee lasting peace.
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The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it
18 Jun 2026 - 2:28PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump shows no regret over deaths of 3 Indian sailors in Iran war strike by US
18 Jun 2026 - 4:02AM
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Middle East
Lebanon peace talks with Israel ‘independent’ of US-Iran deal: Aoun
The Lebanese president says ‘nobody is negotiating for us’ in seeking to end the hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
17 Jun 2026 - 10:33PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump taps Defence Production Act as Iran war strains weapons stockpiles
Iran conflict has led to concern in Congress, White House that US may struggle to respond to another crisis in the near future.
17 Jun 2026 - 4:04PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
No victory, no defeat: Iran war pauses with a fragile freeze
Thousands dead, hundreds of billions lost and an agreement many analysts expect to collapse. The Iran ceasefire, explained.
16 Jun 2026 - 1:25PM
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SCMP Highlights
Korean’s racist World Cup experience, India’s military revamp: 7 Asia highlights
From Lawrence Wong’s trip to Russia to a racist encounter at the World Cup, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
16 Jun 2026 - 2:33PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Relief and wariness: Asia watches US-Iran deal for real impact
While the deal may ease some economic pressure on Asian governments, the ‘real test’ is whether it will hold, analysts say.
16 Jun 2026 - 12:34AM
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Asian markets rise on news of US-Iran peace deal
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has confirmed that both nations have agreed to an immediate end to military operations on all fronts.
15 Jun 2026 - 9:55PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump may get birthday gift of an Iran deal, but the party may be short-lived
As the US, Iran and Pakistan announce they have reached an agreement on the conflict, Chinese analysts flag Israel as unpredictable factor.
15 Jun 2026 - 8:37PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US-Iran peace deal gets cautious welcome amid unresolved tensions
A deal to end hostilities between the US and Iran will reopen the Strait of Hormuz while failing to address long-standing differences.
15 Jun 2026 - 5:04PM
Crime
Australian girl dies after Pakistani police ‘mistakenly’ shoots family, officer arrested
Thinking that the suspects were trying to flee, the officer had fired into the car where the family was being held hostage, police said.
15 Jun 2026 - 2:30PM
US, Israel war on Iran
The US and Iran have signed a ‘great deal’. So what happens now?
Memorandum of understanding expected to open pathway for talks on most contentious issues, including nuclear programme and sanctions.
15 Jun 2026 - 3:50PM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong, mainland China stocks surge as US-Iran deal drives crude to 3-month low
US President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz would reopen on Friday after a deal with Iran, sending oil prices tumbling.
15 Jun 2026 - 4:29PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US and Iran reach peace deal with signing set for Friday, Pakistan says
‘The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,’ Trump wrote on social media after Pakistan’s PM made his announcement.
16 Jun 2026 - 1:15AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says deal to end war to be signed on Sunday, but Iran questions timing
Iranian officials and hardline protesters have expressed opposition to the framework agreement.
14 Jun 2026 - 11:07AM
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Trump to discuss Strait of Hormuz demining efforts at G7
Trump also plans to meet on the sideline of the summit with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and UAE to discuss efforts to wind down the Iran war.
14 Jun 2026 - 12:48AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Funeral for slain Iranian supreme leader Khamenei set for July
Khamenei was killed in the opening salvo of the war that Israel and the United States launched against Iran in late February.
13 Jun 2026 - 8:35PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US-Iran deal could be sealed within 24 hours, mediator Pakistan says
An electronic signing of an agreement is expected, before ‘technical-level talks next week’.
13 Jun 2026 - 8:07PM
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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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US, Israel war on Iran
In latest about-face, Trump calls off ‘very hard’ attack on Iran
After warning of imminent military action, US president says an agreement may be days away in a repeat of claims made in recent weeks.
12 Jun 2026 - 9:13AM
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Afghanistan
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Pakistan conducts deadly air strikes in Afghanistan
The air strike puts an end to a month of relative calm between the two sides.
11 Jun 2026 - 4:13PM
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Medicine
Acid attack on female doctor forces Pakistani women to reconsider medicine
The attack on Mahnoor Nasir at her hospital has shown the risk of violence and social disparities women face in Pakistan.
10 Jun 2026 - 12:23PM
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India
India’s military revamp to counter China and Pakistan gathers pace
The proposed Integrated Theatre Commands would unite the army, navy and air force in India’s biggest military shake-up since independence.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:05PM
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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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Banking & finance
Panda bond boom: why China is seeing a rush of global borrowers
Beijing’s looser monetary policy, a wider bond market opening and expanding yuan internationalisation are helping drive the trend, analysts say.
8 Jun 2026 - 5:24PM
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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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
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