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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran fires on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
Iran state TV says two ships were attacked by the Revolutionary Guard and are in the force’s custody.
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Food and agriculture
Asia braces for food shortages as ‘super El Nino’ and Iran war collide
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US, Israel war on Iran
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Iran crisis casts light on energy security from the US to Asia
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Myanmar
Why Myanmar’s token amnesties are ‘no cause for celebration’
Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is now due for release in 2043 – provided she survives to the age of 97.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Shifting Saudi ties: what role could China take after Iran war is over?
Caught between Washington and Tehran, Riyadh may shift towards self-reliance and diversifying partnerships, observers note.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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Middle East
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire, testing Lebanon truce as talks loom
The incidents are among several that have occurred since a 10-day Lebanon ceasefire came into effect last Thursday.
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Pacific nations
Pacific Islanders skip food, medicine amid global fuel shortage from Iran war
Pacific nations are the most reliant on diesel for power generation worldwide. They imported about 2.2 million tonnes of fuel in 2025.
22 Apr 2026 - 9:37AM
Israel
Israel jails soldiers for vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon
Both the soldier who smashed the sculpture with a sledgehammer and the one who photographed the act will receive military detention.
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Myanmar
Myanmar president seeks peace talks by July 31, 2 rebel groups reject offer
Of the rebel groups that Min Aung Hlaing mentioned in his offer, the Karen National Union and the Chin National Front have rejected his call.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:46PM
US-China relations
Trump extends Iran ceasefire, claims interception of ‘gift from China’
Strait blockade stays as US seizes vessel said to be carrying ammunition for Iran; Beijing denies role and talks face fresh doubt.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:05AM
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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.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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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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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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US, Israel war on 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.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:41PM
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US-China relations
US must make more bombers, bring China in on nuclear arms talks: senator
Republican Deb Fischer, whose subcommittee oversees US nuclear arsenal, insisted Beijing must be part of any future treaty negotiations.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:29AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
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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European Union
Bulgaria’s pro-Kremlin ex-president wins election, Russia and EU welcome victory
Rumen Radev has criticised military support for Ukraine’s war effort and the European Union’s heavy reliance on renewable energy.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:25PM
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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The Philippines
Philippine army kills at least 10 Maoist rebels during battles in Negros
The military said a local New People’s Army leader was among the dead, with both sides engaged in six firefights in Toboso.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:06PM
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Russia
Russia arrests German woman over bomb plot it says is linked to Ukraine
There have been arrests of Western citizens by Russia amid the Ukraine war, typically on espionage charges that are widely seen as baseless.
20 Apr 2026 - 6:29PM
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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
Art
Vietnamese-American’s war-themed art stirs painful parallels with clashes today
A Hong Kong exhibition dedicated to the late artist Dinh Q. Le highlights his commentary on US military force and the human cost of conflict.
21 Apr 2026 - 11:07AM
US, Israel war on Iran
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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South Korea
South Korea targets India, Vietnam in ‘co-prosperity’ push for trade and tech
President Lee embarks on a strategic trip to New Delhi and Hanoi, boosting economic ties and supply chains amid the Middle East chaos.
20 Apr 2026 - 3:34PM
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Middle East
Israel entrenches hold on south Lebanon, vows to counter threats with ‘full force’
Israel’s military unveils a map of its new southern ‘forward defence line’, days after a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect.
20 Apr 2026 - 6:54PM
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