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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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Iran
US downs Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz despite peace deal progress
The interception comes after weeks of halting talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan.
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India
Indians grieve and demand action after US strike kills sailors
13 Jun 2026 - 7:38AM
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Iran
US ‘80-85%’ confident of signing peace deal with Iran, senior official says
13 Jun 2026 - 6:55AM
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Iran
US and Iran inch closer to signing deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The pact, likely to be signed during next week’s G7 summit, would also see both sides extend their truce by around two months.
12 Jun 2026 - 10:36PM
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China trade
China’s ports are by far the most efficient in the world: World Bank study
Seven Chinese ports including Hong Kong ranked among the world’s top 10 in the report, which tracks how quickly trade hubs process ships.
12 Jun 2026 - 8:00AM
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Oman
India summons US diplomat again in rare display of anger over sailors’ killings
US military says the tanker ignored repeated warnings before being disabled for violating the Iran blockade.
12 Jun 2026 - 10:58PM
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Canada
Canadian policeman killed during investigation tied to US consulate shooting
Marc Pinizotto, 43, was shot by a suspect and died of his wounds in hospital.
12 Jun 2026 - 5:48AM
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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Three Indian sailors killed as US fires at oil tanker
The US Central Command said it had disabled 8 ships and redirected 134 others since the start of a blockade on Iranian ports.
11 Jun 2026 - 9:45PM
Malaysia
Malaysia’s hunt for Russian oil tests Anwar’s ‘friends with all’ policy
Sourcing crude from Moscow to counter Middle East supply shocks risks drawing a backlash from the West.
11 Jun 2026 - 7:15PM
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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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China stock market
China, Hong Kong stocks fall as AI bubble fears build up
Stocks in China and Hong Kong are suffering in a global sell-off after being laggards in the AI boom.
11 Jun 2026 - 5:18PM
Malaysia
Malaysia rises as Asean ‘middle power’ through new Japan LNG deal
Petronas’ 20-year agreement to supply JERA with LNG shows how Malaysia is using its natural resources to strengthen ties, analysts say.
11 Jun 2026 - 1:26PM
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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Iran
US destroys Iran reservoirs, leaving thousands without water in searing heat
Some 20,000 residents lost access to safe drinking water after the strikes damaged two reservoirs in Sirik.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:14PM
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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
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Donald Trump
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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China energy security
Driven by AI demand, China on track to pass US as top nuclear energy producer
Beijing is building new reactors at unrivalled speed – but the US still holds an edge in nuclear fusion research, analyst says.
9 Jun 2026 - 10:21PM
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Donald Trump
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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Fifa
Iran says US has revoked Fifa World Cup ticket allocation for supporters
Move comes after Iran officials were banned from entering the US. The two countries remain at war after US and Israel bombed Tehran in February.
9 Jun 2026 - 5:08PM
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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Israel
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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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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Israel
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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What are the ‘Abraham Accords 2.0’?
Trump’s push for an expanded Abraham Accords could impact foreign policy and long-standing regional issues in Asia.
8 Jun 2026 - 7:00PM
Hong Kong transport
Delta resumes direct Hong Kong-US flights despite higher fuel costs
Flight DL88 departs city at 9.25am on Monday for Los Angeles, carrier’s first direct US service since 2018.
8 Jun 2026 - 10:20PM
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