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Middle East

UK sending air defence systems to Gulf to help counter Iranian missiles

A damaged building in the aftermath of an Iranian drone strike in Manama, Bahrain on March 10.
A damaged building in the aftermath of an Iranian drone strike in Manama, Bahrain on March 10.

Trump says there are ‘major points of agreement’ in talks with Iran

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One to travel to Dover Air Force Base, as he departs from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One to travel to Dover Air Force Base, as he departs from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

China urges US, Israel to stop military action in Middle East, warns of 'vicious cycle'

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian attends a press conference in Beijing, China April 10, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian attends a press conference in Beijing, China April 10, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

Japan ‘not thinking about’ discussing Hormuz passage with Iran

A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, on March 11, 2026.
A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, on March 11, 2026.

Wait it out, hold on to gold? What investors in S’pore can do as ‘stagflation’ risk mounts

Stagflation hits when there is inflation, like with rising oil prices, but the economy's slowing down, jobs are tight, and growth is stagnant.
Stagflation hits when there is inflation, like with rising oil prices, but the economy's slowing down, jobs are tight, and growth is stagnant.

Climate change and Singapore’s adaptation strategy cannot wait for geopolitics to stabilise

As Singapore braces for rising sea levels in the future, both the government and private landowners will share the responsibility for putting coastal protection measures in place.
As Singapore braces for rising sea levels in the future, both the government and private landowners will share the responsibility for putting coastal protection measures in place.

Iran has fired 400 missiles at Israel, 92% intercepted since start of war: Israeli military

One of the towns hit on March 21 was Dimona, widely believed to hold Israel’s undeclared nuclear arsenal.
One of the towns hit on March 21 was Dimona, widely believed to hold Israel’s undeclared nuclear arsenal.

Middle East war at ‘perilous stage’ with strikes around nuclear sites: WHO

A drone view shows a damage in a residential neighbourhood in Dimona, southern Israel on March 22, 2026.
A drone view shows a damage in a residential neighbourhood in Dimona, southern Israel on March 22, 2026.

Pope Leo calls war in Middle East a ‘scandal’ to humanity

Pope Leo XIV reacts as he leads the Angelus prayer from a window of the Apostolic Palace, at the Vatican, March 22, 2026. Vatican Media/­Matteo Pernaselci/Handout via REUTERS
Pope Leo XIV reacts as he leads the Angelus prayer from a window of the Apostolic Palace, at the Vatican, March 22, 2026. Vatican Media/­Matteo Pernaselci/Handout via REUTERS

Morocco's Sektioui named Oman coach, replacing Queiroz

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA Arab Cup - Qatar 2025 - Final - Jordan v Morocco - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2025 Morocco coach Tarik Sektioui during the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA Arab Cup - Qatar 2025 - Final - Jordan v Morocco - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2025 Morocco coach Tarik Sektioui during the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/ File Photo

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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.