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Iran Sends US Peace Terms via Qatar as Oil Crosses $100 a Barrel

Iran's security chief says Tehran has sent Washington conditions to end the war through Qatar, including lifting the US naval blockade, as oil crosses $100

China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

Bessent Says U.S. Will Avoid Large-Scale Iran Combat, Urges China to Join Sanctions

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday the U.S. will rely on economic pressure over large-scale combat against Iran and urged China to join the san

Trump Declares ‘Economic Warfare’ on Iran, Warns Nations Aiding Tehran

President Trump announced expanded economic measures against Iran on Wednesday, warning that any country aiding Tehran will face consequences.

Kushner Meets Hamas Chief in Cairo Ahead of Netanyahu Ceasefire Talks

Jared Kushner held a rare meeting with Hamas's political chief in Egypt to revive a stalled Gaza ceasefire, ahead of Monday talks with Netanyahu.

Trump Vows to Declare Strait of Hormuz US Territory, Iran Rejects Claim

Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, a claim Iran flatly rejected as ceasefire talks with Washington stall.

US Vows Indefinite Iran Blockade and Unprecedented Economic Isolation in Hormuz Standoff

Washington says it can sustain its naval blockade of Iran indefinitely while planning unprecedented economic isolation targeting the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz as Oil Risks $120 a Barrel

Iran declares full control of the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US claims, as a diplomatic deadlock threatens to push oil prices toward $120 a barrel.

Strait of Hormuz Ship Traffic Plunges 90% as US-Iran Talks Stall

Only eight vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, a 90% drop from pre-war levels, as US-Iran peace talks stall and Trump claims US control.

Houthi Attack Kills Six on Cargo Ship in Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Six crew members were killed after a suspected Houthi attack set an Egyptian-owned cargo ship ablaze in the Bab al-Mandeb strait, the first Red Sea shippin

Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Now Open, Vows to Seek Compensation From Iran

President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz has reopened and vows to seek compensation from Iran for war casualties, as markets weigh de-escalation prospects

Trump Pivots to Sanctions and Naval Blockade in Prolonged Iran Standoff Over Hormuz

The US is pivoting from military strikes to sanctions and a naval blockade against Iran as oil prices stabilise and the Strait of Hormuz crisis drags on.

Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s 15-Point Gaza Plan, Vows No Withdrawal Until Hamas Disarms

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, vowing no military withdrawal until the group is "genuinely" disarmed.

Oil Prices Climb After Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker in Red Sea

Crude oil prices climbed Wednesday after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed a strike on a Saudi tanker in the Red Sea, reviving shipping security fears.

Crude Prices Climb as Iran Sets Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climbed as Tehran demanded an end to a US naval blockade before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, deepening uncertainty in energy markets.

UAE Says Iranian Missile Struck ADNOC Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

The UAE has accused Iran of striking an ADNOC vessel with a missile in the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran tensions over the vital waterway remain high.

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