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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
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Iran talks are nearing an end but warns of more strikes
21 May 2026 - 12:28PM
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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.
21 May 2026 - 12:45PM
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.
20 May 2026 - 8:18PM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, denies using live ammunition
Israeli forces halt vessels in Mediterranean operation, detaining hundreds of international activists.
20 May 2026 - 10:49AM
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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.
20 May 2026 - 7:28AM
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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, 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’.
20 May 2026 - 2:36AM
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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.
19 May 2026 - 7:48PM
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.
19 May 2026 - 6:14AM
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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.
18 May 2026 - 6:28PM
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.
18 May 2026 - 3:40PM
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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.
18 May 2026 - 10:09AM
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.
18 May 2026 - 1:32PM
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.
18 May 2026 - 3:02PM
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.
16 May 2026 - 11:20PM
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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.
16 May 2026 - 4:31PM
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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.
16 May 2026 - 4:08AM
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’.
15 May 2026 - 11:39PM
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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.
15 May 2026 - 10:39AM
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.
15 May 2026 - 6:16AM
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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.
14 May 2026 - 10:39AM
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.
19 May 2026 - 9:20PM
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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.
13 May 2026 - 11:43AM
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.
13 May 2026 - 3:40AM
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