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Iran
Iran fires missiles, Khamenei threatens to sink US warship as talks start
As the talks began, local media announced that Iran had fired live missiles towards the Strait of Hormuz.
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US-Iran tensions
Iran’s foreign minister in Geneva for second round of talks with US
16 Feb 2026 - 2:42PM
Israel-Gaza war
World artists back Palestine rapporteur Francesca Albanese despite criticism
14 Feb 2026 - 11:17PM
Middle East
UAE-Saudi rift over security threats push Arab mediators to act
Bahrain and Egypt are attempting to mend ties between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, after a public falling out in December.
14 Feb 2026 - 9:22PM
Middle East
Iran’s revolution anniversary marred by protests, nuclear tensions
Iran’s 47th Revolution anniversary sees pro-regime rallies amid public anger over crackdowns and heightened US nuclear tensions.
11 Feb 2026 - 7:30PM
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US-China relations
China, Trump targeted in House hearing on foreign influence in US non-profits
Claims made at Congressional hearing that network of foreign donors paid American advocacy groups billions to try to influence US policy.
11 Feb 2026 - 6:31AM
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Middle East
In message to Iran, Trump weighs sending second aircraft carrier to Middle East
The US president warned that the US would have to do ‘something very tough’ if a deal was not reached.
11 Feb 2026 - 1:40PM
Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Syria sign telecom and airline deals as sanctions lift
Saudi Arabia has been a major backer of Syria’s Islamist authorities who took power after toppling long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
8 Feb 2026 - 12:04AM
Iran
US-Iran nuclear talks set for Oman amid rising Middle East tensions
Planned talks moving from Turkey after a US jet downs an Iranian drone, though the role of regional Arab allies remains in limbo.
4 Feb 2026 - 10:11PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s Petronas to tap Qatar for gas as local reserves dwindle
QatarEnergy has also signed a 27-year deal to sell LNG to Japan’s JERA, the first long-term pact between the two nations in over a decade.
4 Feb 2026 - 9:21AM
Hong Kong stock market
Chinese energy drink maker Eastroc’s shares debut flat in Hong Kong
Eastroc, which raised US$1.3 billion in city’s biggest IPO so far this year, draws strong retail demand amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.
3 Feb 2026 - 4:35PM
Diplomacy
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Canada’s Carney charts a ‘third path’ for middle powers
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has offered a principled and pragmatic agenda for nations navigating a new era of great power rivalry.
27 Jan 2026 - 5:30AM
IPO
Chinese drinks maker Eastroc’s US$1.3 billion Hong Kong IPO gives it wings
Shanghai-listed firm is selling 40.9 million shares for HK$248 each, which would give it a market cap of about US$21 billion.
26 Jan 2026 - 4:49PM
Saudi Arabia
‘Anything can happen’: Saudi-UAE rift risks tearing Middle East apart
The Gulf neighbours have turned from friends to foes, fighting proxy wars across the region and forcing global powers to pick a side.
25 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Donald Trump
Trump invests US$51 million in bonds linked to his own policy agenda
Without a blind trust, Trump builds wealth as president with bond trades in firms his policies affect, drawing scrutiny over conflicts of interest.
16 Jan 2026 - 8:16PM
Pakistan
Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia plan defence deal to counter chaos in Middle East
Iran’s neighbours are worried that the US’ increasingly erratic behaviour may pose a risk to regional power balance and trade, analysts say.
16 Jan 2026 - 5:54PM
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Iran
US says Iran halted 800 protester executions after Trump warnings
White House cites direct pressure for the stay of executions, as Gulf allies scramble to de-escalate threats of a US military strike on Iran.
16 Jan 2026 - 10:08AM
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Pakistan
Pakistan’s arms deals cleared for take-off as orders soar for JF-17 jets
The jets, co-produced with China, proved their worth during the India-Pakistan tensions, when they destroyed an S-400 air defence system.
16 Jan 2026 - 11:12AM
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Banking & finance
Growth in sovereign investors’ China exposure slows amid political tensions
Inflows fall 58 per cent as sovereign wealth funds grow cautious, yet outlook signals selective opportunities ahead, experts say.
14 Jan 2026 - 7:30PM
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Iran
Trump vs Iran: Gulf allies fear US ‘help’ may unleash chaos
Qatar and Saudi Arabia are urging against military action, even as the US president teases that ‘help is on its way’.
14 Jan 2026 - 12:11PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Hamas says will dissolve its Gaza government when Palestinian body takes over
Militant group agrees to cede power to technocratic committee under Trump-brokered plan, but silence remains over disarmament.
12 Jan 2026 - 11:17AM
Banking & finance
OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi join US$14 billion offshore yuan scheme
Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East are taking part in the programme, underscoring the city’s push as an offshore yuan hub.
29 Dec 2025 - 6:30PM
China-Russia relations
Russian LNG shipments to China surge 143% in November, overtaking Australia
Russian LNG accounted for 23.5 per cent of China’s total shipments, cementing Russia as its top energy partner after President Xi pledged deeper ties.
23 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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Israel
Ex-Israeli PM calls for Netanyahu’s resignation over ‘Qatargate’ affair
Naftali Bennett accuses the premier’s office of ‘treason’, alleging aides acted as paid agents for Qatar during wartime.
23 Dec 2025 - 1:46PM
European Union
Opinion
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As Doha Forum made clear, Europe is losing its seat at the table
Consumed by Ukraine, the EU has effectively retreated from global engagement. An urgent foreign policy recalibration is needed.
17 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
Donald Trump
Syria’s year of ‘epic’ transformation earns it Trump’s protection
Washington is lifting sanctions and has rebuked Israel for its attacks, as the US throws its weight behind Ahmed al-Sharaa’s administration.
13 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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War and conflict
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Would the world be safer if the military were in charge of the US?
Capricious political leaders like Donald Trump and his defence chief may be more dangerous than responsible and battle-tested generals.
12 Dec 2025 - 8:30PM
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China manufacturing
China’s biotech firms may see ‘major breakthroughs’ within a decade. Here’s why
Strong manufacturing base a driving force behind overseas expansion, but industry leaders and analysts say hurdles remain.
11 Dec 2025 - 3:36PM
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