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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says he expects new Iran talks after rejecting proposal
US president muses about resuming full-scale strikes, saying Iran ‘overplayed their hand’.
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Israel-Gaza war
Hamas leader says Israel to use ‘blood’ of Palestinians as fuel for election
27 Sep 2026 - 9:31AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Iran says only diplomacy can end Hormuz crisis after Trump rejects deal
27 Sep 2026 - 12:53PM
China-Middle East relations
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia test limits of Mecca regional security pact
Turkey and Pakistan are unlikely to intervene despite the deal’s terms, which could hobble its deterrent effect, analysts say.
26 Sep 2026 - 6:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran offers US plan to reopen Hormuz within 7 days
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the ball is now in Washington’s court, after setting out conditions for ending the war.
26 Sep 2026 - 5:03AM
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Middle East
France to protect key Saudi oil terminal as Houthis step up missile attacks
Macron pledges troops and radar systems to defend Red Sea energy hub at Yanbu following aerial barrage.
25 Sep 2026 - 3:38PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Gulf nations keep oil flowing amid Iran war, but it’s getting costly
Despite the Strait of Hormuz blockade and other attacks, oil exporters and the US military have found workarounds, but they may not be sustainable.
24 Sep 2026 - 7:40PM
Britain
Burnham to meet Trump, make UN debut after offering UK support for Saudis
British prime minister targets Middle East stability and AI governance on New York trip.
22 Sep 2026 - 12:24PM
Middle East
Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital, after flames seen near Riyadh airport
The militants say they targeted ‘sensitive’ sites, along with an Aramco facility in the Red Sea city of Yanbu.
20 Sep 2026 - 9:24AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Saudi oil pipeline closure puts Asia’s economic resilience to the test
Experts say the loss will hit Asian refiners first before feeding through to inflation, currencies and economic growth across the region.
18 Sep 2026 - 9:50PM
US, Israel war on Iran
US pivot leaves Saudi Arabia with ‘humiliating dilemma’ over Houthis
Riyadh is now working frantically to build a coalition to protect shipping in the Red Sea and defend the kingdom against Houthi attacks.
18 Sep 2026 - 6:40PM
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SCMP Highlights
China opens Pinglu Canal; Hong Kong unveils first 5-year plan: 7 highlights
From Chinese defence chief’s forum speech to a Beijing Hyrox athlete’s faecal row, here are top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
18 Sep 2026 - 12:45PM
Middle East
US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia despite Israeli concerns
US says the sale would improve Saudi Arabia’s capability to deter ‘current and future threats’.
18 Sep 2026 - 1:53PM
Middle East
Saudis turn to Western, regional allies as missile defences run low
Regional officials say kingdom appeals to France, UK, Pakistan, and Egypt for help against Houthis amid US interceptor shortages.
17 Sep 2026 - 3:40PM
Saudi Arabia
Who is Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the elusive commander driving the Saudi blitz?
He has transformed the Houthi group from tribal insurgency to a fighting force, threatening Riyadh and controlling the vital waterway.
16 Sep 2026 - 10:32PM
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China-Middle East relations
China affirms support for Iran, but warns against Yemen spillover
In talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on Tehran and Washington to stay rational.
17 Sep 2026 - 1:20AM
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Middle East
‘Red line’: Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca with drone
Drone intercepted heading towards the Saudi holy city, but Houthi official rejects claim as a ‘worn-out lie’.
16 Sep 2026 - 8:12PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US military fires on boats attempting to capture sailing drone off Iran
Central Command confirms engagement off Iranian coast as Tehran claims vessels were local fishing craft.
16 Sep 2026 - 11:05AM
China-Middle East relations
Iran’s top diplomat heads to China for talks as Mideast diplomacy falters
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed and fighting has flared again in Yemen as Abbas Araghchi and Wang Yi prepare to meet.
15 Sep 2026 - 7:23PM
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China's military weapons
Has a Chinese DF missile been used for the first time in the Middle East?
Video of a DF-15A rocket motor in Marib hints at secret arms deliveries as Saudi-Houthi fighting escalates.
15 Sep 2026 - 6:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran says tanker exploded in Strait of Hormuz as US rejects account
IRGC says vessel hit sea mine in waterway as CENTCOM accuses Tehran of drone strike and intimidation.
15 Sep 2026 - 3:48PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Middle East diplomacy stalls as war spreads, Hormuz talks postponed
New attacks in Hormuz and Saudi Arabia as planned talks between Tehran and its neighbours are put off.
14 Sep 2026 - 3:35PM
Middle East
Houthis hit Saudi base amid renewed fighting with Yemen government forces
The rebels have cemented their hold on the Bab el-Mandab Strait, which has become a key route for oil exports after Iran’s Hormuz blockade.
13 Sep 2026 - 10:15AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Saudi pipeline that bypasses Hormuz shut after attacks
The kingdom said the East-West pipeline was targeted by drones launched from Iraq, causing several injuries.
12 Sep 2026 - 6:33PM
Middle East
Yemen’s Houthis reach strategic island in Bab el-Mandeb Strait
The move potentially tightens the militants’ grip on a vital shipping route, further increasing the threat to energy markets.
11 Sep 2026 - 10:52PM
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Yemen’s Houthi militants close in on strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Yemeni government sources say the Houthis have reached the Red Sea islands of Hanish after capturing the coastal city of Mocha.
10 Sep 2026 - 11:50PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Houthi offensive on Bab el-Mandeb Strait threatens Red Sea shipping
Rebel strikes in Saudi Arabia and fierce fighting in Taiz risk choking global maritime traffic and undoing 4 years of peace.
9 Sep 2026 - 6:00PM
Middle East
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignite fires at oil facilities, wound dozens
Operations halted at southern facilities as Iranian-backed rebels target border cities in a major escalation.
8 Sep 2026 - 6:32PM
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