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Israel-Iran conflict

Trump says US$4b Israel funding will end: ‘They don’t need it’

US President Donald Trump has said he and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “have made a deal”.
US President Donald Trump has said he and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “have made a deal”.

Trump held call with Netanyahu over state of Iran war: Report

Rappelling workers hang a large-scale Likud Party election billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) with US President Donald Trump and fighter jets, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct 25.
Rappelling workers hang a large-scale Likud Party election billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) with US President Donald Trump and fighter jets, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct 25.

Iran warns new war could last longer after Trump threatens strikes

Iran warned on Nov 1 that in the event of renewed hostilities with the US, President Donald Trump would not be the one to determine its duration.
Iran warned on Nov 1 that in the event of renewed hostilities with the US, President Donald Trump would not be the one to determine its duration.

Iran warns any Israeli-led attack will be ‘devastating’ for global markets

A billboard in Tehran depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the empty hall of the UN.
A billboard in Tehran depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the empty hall of the UN.

Thailand launches US$1.5 billion household solar push

A worker installing solar panels at a factory in Nakhon Pathom province in Thailand.
A worker installing solar panels at a factory in Nakhon Pathom province in Thailand.

A massive new attack on Iran could be Trump’s ultimate betrayal of Gulf allies

Smoke and flames rise from Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport, after it was attacked by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.
Smoke and flames rise from Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport, after it was attacked by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.

Saudi Arabia to kick off 2027 Asian Cup against Palestine in Riyadh

The 24-team continental championship will run from Jan 7 to Feb 5, 2027.
The 24-team continental championship will run from Jan 7 to Feb 5, 2027.

Netanyahu has reinvented himself. Will voters think it’s enough?

At 77, Benjamin Netanyahu is already Israel’s longest-serving prime minister. 
At 77, Benjamin Netanyahu is already Israel’s longest-serving prime minister. 

Iran war could worsen after US midterms, says Middle East expert

Speculation is mounting that the US will unleash the most heinous weapons on Iran.
Speculation is mounting that the US will unleash the most heinous weapons on Iran.

OPEC+ delays oil capacity review after Iran war disrupts expansion plans, sources say

A barrel being filled with oil delivered from Iraq at the oil terminal of Baniyas, Syria in May 2026. Iraq is one of the Opec+ members seeking a higher quota and has considered leaving the group.
A barrel being filled with oil delivered from Iraq at the oil terminal of Baniyas, Syria in May 2026. Iraq is one of the Opec+ members seeking a higher quota and has considered leaving the group.

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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.