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US, Israel war on Iran
US boasts viable Iran deal: no nuclear weapons, Hormuz open. Will Trump agree?
US president said to be weighing proposed deal as fragile ceasefire holds after renewed strikes and Iranian retaliation.
29 May 2026 - 6:04AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran, US reach outline ceasefire deal after latest air strikes: report
28 May 2026 - 10:57PM
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Transport and logistics
Polar shipping era: China, South Korea bypass old trade lines amid Hormuz crisis
28 May 2026 - 9:12AM
US, Israel war on Iran
US hits Iran with fresh strikes amid negotiations to end war
Marco Rubio insists a deal with Iran remains within reach after the US military claimed its attacks were in ‘self-defence’.
26 May 2026 - 9:34PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran signals moves to reconnect to global internet after wartime blackout
Presidential decree aims to restore connectivity to its pre-war state after almost 90 days of digital isolation.
26 May 2026 - 10:12AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump now ties Iran deal to major expansion of Abraham Accords
US president suggests Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and other regional powers normalise ties with Israel to secure peace.
26 May 2026 - 8:42AM
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China energy security
How China could benefit as US-Iran talks raise hopes of oil sanctions relief
Beijing’s support is seen as critical to peace negotiations – and analysts believe this could push Washington to relax sanctions on Chinese oil buyers.
25 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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Middle East
Israeli far-right ministers want ‘return to war in Lebanon’ despite peace talks
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich advocated for strikes on Beirut and cutting off electricity to Lebanon.
25 May 2026 - 8:21PM
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Pakistan
UAE deports Pakistani Shiites: jobs lost and savings frozen amid Iran war
Over one hundred deported Pakistanis said they were unable to retrieve their luggage or savings before being placed on deportation flights.
25 May 2026 - 4:39PM
Middle East
Muslims begin haj in sweltering heat and shadow of Middle East tensions
Over 1.5 million faithful gather as annual sacred rites in Mecca officially get under way.
25 May 2026 - 1:56PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Netanyahu increasingly isolated as Trump pursues Iran peace deal
The lack of a decisive victory in the Iran war has led Trump to lose confidence in the Israeli prime minister, analysts say.
25 May 2026 - 6:48PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Oil falls as US touts progress on Iran deal, reopening Hormuz
Brent prices slide over 5 per cent, even as Trump insists he will not rush into a final accord.
25 May 2026 - 3:58PM
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Iran
UN event on nuclear non-proliferation treaty stumbles, US and Iran clash
There was no consensus among the 191 parties to the NPT, the third failure in a row at a conference reviewing the treaty.
23 May 2026 - 10:09AM
China food security
How China and Kazakhstan plan to boost food security through trade
The agreement highlights Beijing’s push to rewire agricultural supply chains, as it seeks to reduce vulnerability in global markets.
22 May 2026 - 6:00PM
Donald Trump
Trump pledges more troops for Poland as Rubio cautions allies
Trump announcement is an apparent reversal of his moves to reduce the presence of US forces in Europe.
22 May 2026 - 8:44PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US voices hope for Iran deal as Pakistan mediator seeks breakthrough
With Trump warning of renewed strikes, Pakistan’s army chief is expected in Tehran for ‘talks and consultations’.
22 May 2026 - 2:54PM
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China-Middle East relations
China breaks ground on Gulf aviation megaproject in shadow of Iran war
A state-owned firm has launched work on a massive aviation complex, signalling continued confidence amid regional conflict.
21 May 2026 - 7:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Iran talks are nearing an end but warns of more strikes
As a fragile ceasefire enters its seventh week, Tehran and Washington remain in indirect talks while tensions roil oil markets.
21 May 2026 - 12:28PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iranian public get basic gun training amid Trump’s threats to restart war
The weapon displays reflect the genuine threat Iran faces but also provide rare entertainment at a time of great uncertainty.
20 May 2026 - 8:18PM
China energy security
China turns to Russian oil as Gulf supply drops – but is it too expensive?
Prices are rising as demand for Russian supply spikes amid Middle East instability.
20 May 2026 - 5:13PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Vance says Iran talks making ‘good progress’, but US forces ‘locked and loaded’
Vice-President J.D. Vance said US and Iran are working together positively; however, military campaign will restart if negotiations collapse.
20 May 2026 - 7:28AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US again avoids taking responsibility for Iran school attack that killed 155
CENTCOM head Brad Cooper said the school was on an active missile base, making the investigation ‘more complex’.
20 May 2026 - 2:36AM
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United States
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian exchange house, 19 ships from shadow fleet
The Treasury’s move came after Iran said its latest peace proposal to the US involved ending hostilities on all fronts.
19 May 2026 - 11:37PM
Yuan
As the world retreats from US Treasuries, will the sell-off deepen?
China is one of several nations trimming their exposure to US debt, as inflation drives Treasury yields to levels not seen since 2007.
19 May 2026 - 10:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran hosts mass weddings for couples volunteering for wartime sacrifice
The ceremonies, involving hundreds of couples in several major squares in Tehran, were broadcast on state TV to boost wartime morale.
19 May 2026 - 7:48PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump calls off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
US president signals possible Iran breakthrough as ‘serious negotiations’ continue to end conflict.
19 May 2026 - 6:14AM
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United States
US extends Russian oil waiver by 30 days as Hormuz closure chokes supply
US Treasury secretary says reprieve will allow energy-vulnerable nations to access Russian seaborne oil.
19 May 2026 - 12:59PM
China-Middle East relations
Why Iran’s choice of Beijing envoy signals an ‘unprecedented’ commitment
Prominent hardliner Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran’s parliament, is a veteran of peace talks with the US.
18 May 2026 - 7:57PM
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