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US-Israel war on Iran
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US-Israel war on Iran
Latest news and updates on the US and Israel's strikes on Iran, in which Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed, and Iran's responses.
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US-China relations
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US forces intercepted ‘gift from China’ to Iran, Donald Trump says
US president says Beijing had sent something ‘that wasn’t very nice’ even though he thought he had an ‘understanding’ with Xi Jinping.
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Malaysia
World’s top condom maker to raise prices by up to 30% over Iran war
5 hours ago
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong property investment soars on lower funding costs, rising demand
5 hours ago
China energy security
China confronts Middle East supply shock, as State Council mulls energy strategy
Premier Li Qiang urges ‘bottom-line mentality’ to secure power as Beijing sees coal and Russian gas among options to offset reliance on imported crude.
6 hours ago
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ICBMs
China urges US ‘sincerity’ on Iran, warns of Japan’s nuclear ambitions
Beijing also outlines progress in disarmament and its long-standing policies in first such report since 2021.
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IPO
Victory Giant skyrockets after biggest Hong Kong IPO this year
The Nvidia supplier jumped on its trading debut, underscoring demand for AI hardware stocks and the resilience of Hong Kong IPO demand amid Middle East upheavals.
21 Apr 2026 - 5:12PM
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Diplomacy
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China’s diplomacy succeeds even if it doesn’t bring Middle East peace
From Beijing’s perspective, diplomacy is remarkably effective in advancing China’s regional interests and differentiating it from the US.
21 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
Singapore
Strait talking: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia unite to secure safe shipping
Together, the Straits of Malacca and Singapore form the world’s busiest corridor for crude oil and petroleum liquids by volume.
21 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
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Malaysia
Malaysian sultan warns Asean staring at ‘economic crisis’ over Hormuz closure
Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah said Southeast Asia faces food and energy insecurity, urging swift Middle East conflict resolution.
21 Apr 2026 - 1:15PM
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Asean
Work-from-home may not save as much energy as Southeast Asia hopes
Remote work for civil servants sounds like an easy solution in an energy crisis. Analysts aren’t so sure.
21 Apr 2026 - 12:35PM
US-Iran tensions
Trump, Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: here’s what happened overnight
A two-week ceasefire is about to expire, and it’s not clear if Tehran will show up for a second round of talks.
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India
Iran firing on Indian oil tankers in Hormuz sparks ‘mistaken identity’ fears
Analysts say the episode reveals how easily military pressure and confusion in Hormuz can affect vessels not meant to be in the line of fire.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:27PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Jump in EU EV sales amid Iran war boosts Chinese brands’ fortunes
Chinese-made EVs accounted for 16 per cent of the EU market in the year’s first two months, up from 12.2 per cent in 2025, CPCA data shows.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
Iran
US and Iran warn they are ready for war as clock ticks on ceasefire end
As talks remain in limbo, a key Iranian figure says the Islamic Republic is ready to ‘show new cards on the battlefield’.
21 Apr 2026 - 4:03PM
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Middle East
Defying Hezbollah, Lebanon’s president seeks end to hostilities with Israel talks
Ambassadors are set to meet in Washington on Thursday as President Aoun hopes to ‘save Lebanon’ amid a fragile ceasefire.
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US-Iran tensions
Beyond Panama and Hormuz: 8 critical waterways under the global microscope
Amid US actions in the two major shipping channels, attention has shifted to the strategic importance and potential risks elsewhere.
21 Apr 2026 - 1:12AM
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China energy security
‘Hormuz moment’ could herald decline of US dominance: analysts
Drawing comparisons with UK’s watershed ‘Suez moment’ in 1950s, report says US now ‘wedged’ in strait and searching for a way out.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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Iran
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US forces seize Iranian ship
Iran announced it had no plans yet to take part in a second round of negotiations, citing excessive US demands.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:18PM
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China energy security
As the Hormuz crisis exposes ‘fragile’ supply chains, how will China respond?
Beijing has so far managed to contain fallout from the Iran war – but policymakers are still moving to reinforce resilience.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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China-Middle East relations
Xi Jinping says Strait of Hormuz should be open in call with Saudi crown prince
Chinese leader says there must be an ‘immediate and comprehensive ceasefire’ and backs diplomatic solution to crisis.
21 Apr 2026 - 8:33AM
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US-Iran tensions
US-Iran talks in the air as high-seas ship seizure reignites Hormuz tensions
Pakistan scrambles to save talks in Islamabad following the US military’s seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:57PM
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US-Iran tensions
What the US-Iran ‘fight-talk’ dynamic means before their ceasefire ends
Meanwhile, China expresses ‘concern’ over America’s interception of Iranian-flagged cargo ship in Gulf of Oman.
20 Apr 2026 - 7:32PM
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China trade
China presses IMF for quota reform, better surveillance of advanced economies
PBOC head urges IMF to ‘stand against protectionism’ amid effects from tariffs, Iran war.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:05PM
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Banking & finance
Hong Kong well positioned to attract global capital amid geopolitical shifts
Hong Kong is attracting global investors seeking stability as interest grows in its financial markets, FSDC officials say.
20 Apr 2026 - 4:50PM
Malaysia
Delays, rising costs hit Asia’s trade as Gulf crisis spills beyond oil
Port congestion has resulted in longer vessel queues and mounting scheduling pressure, forcing Malaysian operators to tighten access.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:35PM
China energy security
China’s trade with Iran, Gulf states plunges as Hormuz crisis hits energy flows
But increased shipments from Russia, Malaysia and Indonesia help to partially offset the shortfall, official data shows.
20 Apr 2026 - 4:19PM
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US-Iran tensions
Is Malacca Strait at risk from Hormuz ‘chain reaction’ after Iranian warning?
Chinese analyst says the Mideast crisis has made the world start ‘thinking about the security of shipping routes again’.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:26PM
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China GDP
First tariffs, now war: how Asia is facing a second year of economic shocks
Global institutions forecast slower growth in Asia-Pacific this year, as the Iran war and tariff risks combine to disrupt global trade.
20 Apr 2026 - 1:00PM
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