We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Singapore’s refusal to negotiate over Hormuz creates waves in Malaysia Singapore’s pushback against negotiating with Iran over access to the Strait of Hormuz has triggered Singapore’s refusal to negotiate over Hormuz creates waves in Malaysia Singapore’s pushback against negotiating with Iran over access to the Strait of Hormuz has triggered.
Iran warns US actions in Gulf jeopardise regional and global security Latest news from Azerbaijan Iran warns US actions in Gulf jeopardise regional and global security Latest news from Azerbaijan.
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Acknowledge our right or return to war,' Iran's message to US as peace talks loom The Times of India US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: 'Acknowledge our right or return to war,' Iran's message to US as peace talks loom The Times of India.
The regime in Iran has not changed and the nuclear and missile threats have not been eliminated, leaving many Israelis to wonder what this was all for.
Energy shock unleashed by the conflict has left traders and refineries competing for available cargoes Energy shock unleashed by the conflict has left traders and refineries competing for available cargoes.
With millions of Indonesians at risk of being pushed into poverty amid a deepening global energy crisis, President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Moscow this week seeking something straightforward but increasingly scarce: cheap oil. Prabowo’s trip, which got under way on Monday, comes at a moment of acute regional anxiety. Global oil prices have skyrocketed since the United States and Israel launched Global oil prices have skyrocketed since the United States and Israel launched.
Live updates: U. S. blockade of Iran's ports goes into effect; Trump says he doesn't care about new talks NBC News blockade of Iran's ports goes into effect; Trump says he doesn't care about new talks NBC News.
The point of the US blockade is to maximise pressure on Iran by strangling its cash flow The point of the US blockade is to maximise pressure on Iran by strangling its cash flow.
Vice President JD Vance sought a 20-year suspension in weekend negotiations, which ended without an agreement a day before the U. S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began. President Trump rejected the Iranian offer.
Also in today’s newsletter: Iran open to talks with US and corporate America set for bumper earnings Also in today’s newsletter: Iran open to talks with US and corporate America set for bumper earnings.
Donald Trump says Iran is keen to strike a deal as US blockade of Strait of Hormuz continues Donald Trump says Iran is keen to strike a deal as US blockade of Strait of Hormuz continues.
Sky News Australia. Jewish News Syndicate Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Tobin condemns NATO allies refusing to assist the US in the Iran war. facebook. com Sky News Australia. Jewish News Syndicate Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Tobin condemns NATO allies.
The partnership covers "military modernisation and capacity building", "training and professional military education" and "exercises and operational cooperation",.
Hong Kong’s tram operator has launched a new mobile app that provides real-time arrival information while pledging not to raise fares this year. Hong Kong Tramways on Tuesday announced the new app which would use location data to inform commuters of the arrival times and destinations of the next three trams at their stop. Paul Tirvaudey, managing director of Hong Kong Tramways, said the operator h Paul Tirvaudey, managing director of Hong Kong Tramways, said the operator h.
To mark the Nautilus collection’s 50th anniversary, Patek Philippe unveiled a slate of limited-edition watches at Watches and Wonders 2026, alongside new Cubitus, annual calendar and rare automaton releases.
An AI computing centre capable of predicting weather patterns weeks in advance typically carries a price tag of US$100 million or more. Now, Chinese researchers say a small-scale quantum system can outperform such facilities at less than 1 per cent of the cost. The findings raise questions about the long-term economics of the global artificial intelligence infrastructure race. If compact quantum s.
A rise in the equity market’s fear gauge is usually a signal of a rally to come A rise in the equity market’s fear gauge is usually a signal of a rally to come.
An inquiry found that a mass killing by a British teenager in 2024 at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class could have been prevented if his parents and state agencies had acted on his violence fixation.
European Security and Politics Expert Armida van Rij Joins the Council Chicago Council on Global Affairs European Security and Politics Expert Armida van Rij Joins the Council Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told.
The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of politics.
China is gaining from America’s trillion-dollar artificial intelligence spending spree despite Washington’s efforts to curb Chinese technology ties, as the US data centre boom ripples through Asian technology supply chains, $2 trillion worth of data-centre projects are planned or under way in the US, wit Roughly US$2 trillion worth of data-centre projects are planned or under way in the US, wit.
A Chinese nurse working at a hospital in Japan has come under fire from both Chinese and Japanese netizens after allegedly routinely posting the personal and medical information of patients online. The Tokyo-based woman, identified as “Zhaozhaozzz”, has around 21,000 followers on social media where she regularly shares content about her life and work. Her personal details remain unclear. While wor.
Carney’s Liberals will now be able to pass legislation without the support of opposition parties – and govern until 2029The Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, has secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government, CBC News reported. The victory will help him push through a legislative agenda he says is needed for an increasingly divided geopolitical world. Three special elections were The victory will help him push through a legislative agenda he says is needed for an increasingly divided geopolitical world. Three special elections were.
Prime minister has lured MPs from rival parties in recent months as he seeks to counter Donald Trump’s threats Prime minister has lured MPs from rival parties in recent months as he seeks to counter Donald Trump’s threats.
A Hong Kong barrister faces additional charges after a second victim accused him of indecent assault, joining a former pupil who levelled similar accusations over events that took place nine years ago. Prosecutors on Tuesday told Eastern Court that a second victim had come forward to file a complaint against Simon So Shun-yan, who was admitted to the bar in 2018 and founded his own chambers that s.
Also in this newsletter: UN trade agency chief says Brussels protectionism hurts developing world Also in this newsletter: UN trade agency chief says Brussels protectionism hurts developing world.
