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United States

Tariffs, millions in extra costs, Iran war: Trump’s policies hammer US firms

‘Frustrating would be one word,’ a CEO says, as US manufacturers struggle with ballooning costs and persistent uncertainty.

US-China relations

Hong Kong rejects US downgrade to lowest tier in human trafficking report

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US, Israel war on Iran

USS Abraham Lincoln returns to US after 265 days at sea in Iran war mission

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump says US will not attack Iran before November midterms

US president cites ‘productive discussions’ with Tehran despite rising Hormuz tensions and military build-up.

US President Donald Trump in San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK counterterror police arrest 2 inside airbase used by US

Latvian nationals held under the National Security Act after security breach at RAF Molesworth.

US-China relations

US’ transactional Taiwan policy puts Indo-Pacific at risk, ex-officials warn

The United States has ‘not been in a weaker position in the western Pacific’ than now, former American commander says.

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China-Middle East relations

Opinion | It’s time for China to offer more than statements on Hormuz

Beijing does not need to replace Washington as a security guarantor, but it can use its unique access to resolve the crisis.

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A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on June 15. Two summits in five months between US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping have produced shared language but not an open Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Reuters
China energy security

Energy importers like China leading shift to clean energy: report

Clean capacity grows three times faster across China, India and Europe than in Middle East, North America and Russia, DNV says.

China-Middle East relations

What role will China play in Iraq as US wraps up military mission?

Analysts say Beijing will pursue energy and commercial deals after American withdrawal but will not seek to fill a security role.

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Donald Trump

Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get it

The US president has waged war with Iran and has yet to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia.

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US President Donald Trump receives the Fifa Peace Prize from FIFA President Giovanni Infantino in Washington in December 2025. Photo: EPA
Middle East

Opinion | Can the Gulf aviation superhub model survive the war?

The problem is not that war disrupts flights, but that this time, the hubs of Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have become part of the battlefield.

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A flydubai plane at Dubai airport on September 30. A co-pilot nearly crashed a plane filled with Israeli passengers bound for Tel Aviv on September 30 in what is being investigated as a terrorist attack. Photo: AP
China energy security

China curbs fuel exports amid record global diesel prices

An October pause in Chinese shipments of refined oil products may worsen global supply shortages caused by refinery shutdowns in the Middle East and Russia.

China-Middle East relations

How closer China-US ties – and more Xi-Trump summits – could work in Iran’s favour

Better links between Beijing and Washington offer more opportunities than threats, Iranian researcher says.

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US-China relations

China’s economy to slow as global growth stays solid, US think tank report says

Overcapacity and continued property slump weighing on domestic demand, Peterson Institute for International Economics reveals.

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An industrial robot assembly line in Foshan, Guangdong province, China. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump says Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing backlash

White House defends Nebraska rally remarks as California Democrats denounce comment.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

UK police arrest seventh man linked to security incident at US-run airbase

Police say the 22-year-old was detained on Tuesday in the Westminster area of central London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.

Asean

Rising electricity needs put Southeast Asia’s energy security at risk: report

The International Energy Agency report says Southeast Asian nations should share electricity and diversify where they get their power.

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi offensive in Yemen raises risk of direct war with Iran

Backed by Western and regional allies, Riyadh’s renewed campaign against the Houthis threatens to blow Tehran’s proxy war wide open.

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A pro-Saudi-backed Yemeni government fighter fires a vehicle-mounted weapon during what government forces say was an advance against the Houthis, near Dhubab, Yemen, in a video image released on Monday. Photo: Southern Giants Brigades/Handout via Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong remains world’s freest economy as Switzerland overtakes Singapore

Annual Economic Freedom of the World report compiled by Canada’s Fraser Institute ranks city first among 165 jurisdictions.

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US-China relations

Opinion | 2-month trade truce reveals truth about US-China economic ties

As long as the US’ transactional strategy towards China remains unchanged, the rhythm of crisis and managed de-escalation will continue.

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China's military weapons

Turkmenistan grows its arsenal of Chinese air defences as Russia’s role shrinks

Amid regional instability, Central Asian nations look beyond Moscow for arms as the war in Ukraine drains Russian stocks.

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Chinese-made FK-2000 missile-and-gun systems on display during Turkmenistan’s Independence Day parade in Ashgabat on September 27. Photo: Handout
Britain

Trump says US moved bombers from UK airbase after threats

Comments contradict Secretary of State Marco Rubio following sudden departure of B-1 aircraft from RAF Fairford.

A B-1 bomber taking off from RAF Fairford airbase. Photo: @CraigYoungMedia via Reuters
US-China relations

Mainland Chinese favour diplomacy to achieve Taiwan reunification with caveats

China Pulse study also reveals faith in the US remains low, although still support for engaging with Washington on trade and security issues.

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United States

US to announce US$150 million for Alaska power lines as Vance visits state

The US vice-president will also rally voters for Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, who is in a re-election battle with Democrat Mary Peltola.

Israel-Gaza war

‘There will be no Hamas rule in Gaza,’ Netanyahu vows at October 7 memorial

The Israeli prime minister also says he stands with victims’ families and the nation shares their grief.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a state memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, on Monday, marking three years since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Photo: EPA
Spain

Spain’s PM calls early election as housing becomes a national flashpoint

Defeated on housing measures in parliament, Pedro Sanchez gambles on a November 29 vote.

People hold up keys as a sign of protest during a demonstration demanding stronger laws to protect renters in Madrid, Spain. Photo: AP
Britain

US removes bombers from UK base after security incident

Redeployment from RAF Fairford comes as British authorities link thwarted plot to Tehran.

US, Israel war on Iran

Iran tells US there is no military solution to war as talks hit impasse

Tehran’s top diplomat vows a stronger response to any fresh confrontation as diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz stalls.

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