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Ships and swimmers are seen in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday. The strategic waterway has been largely closed to traffic since the Iran war began. Photo: WANA via Reuters
China energy security

As Chinese supertankers cross Strait of Hormuz, is the crisis starting to ease?

Two Chinese tankers were among a group of vessels transiting the vital waterway on Wednesday, but was it a one-off or the start of a new trend?

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China-Middle East relations

China breaks ground on Gulf aviation megaproject in shadow of Iran war

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump says Iran talks are nearing an end but warns of more strikes

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Israel-Gaza war

‘Welcome to Israel’: videos of bound Gaza flotilla activists trigger furore

Netanyahu scolds Israel’s security minister for releasing footage taunting hundreds of detained civilians as international backlash grows.

A screengrab of a video posted by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shows detained activists from the Gaza-bound flotilla. Photo: @itamarbengvir via X
A screengrab of a video posted by Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shows detained activists from the Gaza-bound flotilla. Photo: @itamarbengvir via X
US, Israel war on Iran

Iranian public get basic gun training amid Trump’s threats to restart war

The weapon displays reflect the genuine threat Iran faces but also provide rare entertainment at a time of great uncertainty.

Israel-Gaza war

Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, denies using live ammunition

Israeli forces halt vessels in Mediterranean operation, detaining hundreds of international activists.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Vance says Iran talks making ‘good progress’, but US forces ‘locked and loaded’

Vice-President J.D. Vance said US and Iran are working together positively; however, military campaign will restart if negotiations collapse.

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US Vice-President J.D. Vance speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
US Vice-President J.D. Vance speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
US, Israel war on Iran

US again avoids taking responsibility for Iran school attack that killed 155

CENTCOM head Brad Cooper said the school was on an active missile base, making the investigation ‘more complex’.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Iran hosts mass weddings for couples volunteering for wartime sacrifice

The ceremonies, involving hundreds of couples in several major squares in Tehran, were broadcast on state TV to boost wartime morale.

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump calls off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states

US president signals possible Iran breakthrough as ‘serious negotiations’ continue to end conflict.

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US President Donald in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Photo: EPA
US, Israel war on Iran

Kenya protesters block roads in nationwide public transport strike over fuel

In Nairobi, demonstrators burn tyres on key roads, with both the Iran war and corruption cited for rising petrol and diesel costs.

A protester in Nairobi reacts next to a burning barricade on a road blocked with stones to prevent traffic from passing during a nationwide transport strike over rising fuel prices on Monday. Photo: AFP
A protester in Nairobi reacts next to a burning barricade on a road blocked with stones to prevent traffic from passing during a nationwide transport strike over rising fuel prices on Monday. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

Armed with Nvidia chips, UAE aims to build an AI bridge to the Global South

With its Opec era over, the Gulf state has big post-war ambitions for Africa and beyond, bolstered by elite Nvidia chip deliveries.

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Middle East

Israel strikes kill at least 7 in Lebanon as Hezbollah denounces US-brokered talks

Despite a ceasefire, Israel continues to strike widely in southern Lebanon as it targets Hezbollah.

Israel-Gaza war

Israel says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack

Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration follows Israel’s killing of the commander of Hamas’ armed wing in a Gaza strike.

The funeral for Ezzedine al-Haddad, his daughter and wife in Gaza City on Saturday. They were killed in an Israeli strike Friday evening. Photo: AP
US, Israel war on Iran

Drone strike sparks fire on edge of UAE nuclear power plant complex

UAE investigates the source of drone attack, as Trump warns the ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran.

The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in 2020. Photo: AFP
The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in 2020. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

Gaza: Israel kills Hamas leader as deaths mount despite ceasefire

Izz al-Din al-Haddad, born 1970, was killed in the attack by Israel. A joint funeral was held on Saturday for Haddad, his wife and their 19-year-old daughter.

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United States

Trump says Isis second in command Abu-Bilal ‘eliminated from battlefield’

American and Nigerian forces had assassinated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in a ‘flawlessly executed mission’, the US president said on social media.

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Middle East

Lebanon and Israel extend ceasefire despite new strikes

The US State Department will soon hold further negotiations aimed at reaching a permanent political agreement between the two countries.

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike on Friday. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

‘No nation’: Palestinians in Gaza mark anniversary of 1948 mass expulsion

Some say an even greater catastrophe is happening now, ‘because our displacement has happened multiple times’.

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Middle East

US casts first day of Israel-Lebanon talks as ‘positive’

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues in Lebanon as officials hold high-stakes talks ahead of Sunday deadline.

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open

Chinese leader’s overture underscores how global issues are increasingly shaping US-China diplomacy and trade talks.

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China remains heavily dependent on Middle Eastern crude imports, with any prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz posing risks to its energy security and broader economy. Photo: Getty Images
US, Israel war on Iran

UAE denies Israel’s Netanyahu made secret visit during Iran war

Netanyahu’s office claims a ‘historic breakthrough’, but Abu Dhabi dismisses reports of any clandestine meeting.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during an event in Jerusalem in April. Photo: Reuters
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during an event in Jerusalem in April. Photo: Reuters
Vietnam

Vietnam asks US to let crucial oil tanker slip past Hormuz blockade

The ship’s destination, Nghi Son, can process 200,000 barrels a day – meaning the 1.99 million barrel load can keep it going for 10 days.

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Middle East

Israel strikes Lebanon as 380 reported killed since April 17 ceasefire

Hezbollah leader vows to turn battlefield into ‘hell’ as Lebanon and Israel get set for more talks in Washington.

US, Israel war on Iran

China presses Pakistan to deepen Iran mediation ahead of Trump-Xi talks

Wang Yi highlights Strait of Hormuz security and regional stability as Middle East tensions loom over Beijing talks.

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Wang Yi said Beijing would continue supporting Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts to help restore peace and stability in the Middle East. Photo: EPA
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