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Geopolitics

Lebanon’s Hezbollah vows to ‘confront aggression’ of US, Israel

A televised speech by Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem during a rally in Beirut on Jan 26 to show solidarity with Iran.
A televised speech by Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem during a rally in Beirut on Jan 26 to show solidarity with Iran.

Hundreds of ships drop anchor in Gulf water as Iran war escalates

Tankers are clustered in open waters off the coasts of major Gulf oil producers, according to shipping data.
Tankers are clustered in open waters off the coasts of major Gulf oil producers, according to shipping data.

OPEC+ hikes oil production by more than expected following outbreak of Iran war

Oil prices may spike if Iran starts targetting ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, analysts warn.
Oil prices may spike if Iran starts targetting ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, analysts warn.

‘Return to your senses’: Gulf states ramp up criticism of Iran

Smoke rising from the Jebel Ali port in Dubai after it was struck by debris from an intercepted Iranian missile on March 1.
Smoke rising from the Jebel Ali port in Dubai after it was struck by debris from an intercepted Iranian missile on March 1.

Both music and mourning across the globe over death of Iran’s Khamenei

Shi’ite Muslims gather during an anti-US and Israel protest in Srinagar, in India-administered Kashmir, on March 1.
Shi’ite Muslims gather during an anti-US and Israel protest in Srinagar, in India-administered Kashmir, on March 1.

In Khamenei’s absence, pragmatist Larijani emerges as power broker in Iran

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani speaks after a meeting, in Beirut, Lebanon August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Aziz Taher
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani speaks after a meeting, in Beirut, Lebanon August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Aziz Taher

Trump puts fate of world’s top conflicts in the hands of two men

US President Donald Trump put his son-in-law Jared Kushner (right) and longtime friend Steve Witkoff (left) in charge of resolving the war in Ukraine and a standoff with Iran.
US President Donald Trump put his son-in-law Jared Kushner (right) and longtime friend Steve Witkoff (left) in charge of resolving the war in Ukraine and a standoff with Iran.

Russia questions how Trump’s Board of Peace will work with UN Security Council

U.S President Donald Trump holds a gavel, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
U.S President Donald Trump holds a gavel, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Avoiding Japan, Chinese tourists fuel rebound in Thai tourism

Tourism contributes to one-fifth of Thailand's economic output.
Tourism contributes to one-fifth of Thailand's economic output.

Trump’s Iran ultimatum sets stage for strike during UN nuclear watchdog meeting

IAEA inspectors are facing pressure as the Iran stand-off sharpens ahead of a board vote in Vienna.
IAEA inspectors are facing pressure as the Iran stand-off sharpens ahead of a board vote in Vienna.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.