Middle East

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

Iran and Oman Advance Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Mediators Report Progress

Iran and Oman report progress on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under US and Qatari mediation, sending oil prices lower as the waterway stays closed

US and Iran Offer Conflicting Accounts of Talks as Cargo Ship Struck in Strait of Hormuz

Washington and Tehran gave conflicting accounts of negotiations to end their war as a cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

US Has Depleted Nearly All Its Long-Range Precision Missiles in Iran War, Sources Say

The U.S. has expended nearly all its long-range precision missiles during its war with Iran, sources say, raising concerns over military readiness.

Trump Halts Planned Iran Strike, Citing Emerging Deal to End Five-Month Conflict

US President Trump has cancelled a planned strike on Iran, citing an emerging deal that would reopen the Hormuz Strait and address Tehran's nuclear program

Saudi Arabia Unveils 14-Nation Maritime Defence Alliance to Secure Trade Routes

Saudi Arabia has announced a 14-nation maritime defence alliance to secure vital trade and energy routes, sending oil prices down more than 1%.

Hamas Ties Disarmament to Israeli Concessions, Complicating Trump’s Gaza Deal Claim

Hamas says it will disarm only after Israel meets earlier ceasefire commitments, complicating Trump's announced Gaza breakthrough.

US Signals Renewed Iran Strikes as Diplomatic Talks Collapse, Tehran Vows Response

Reports say the US is preparing renewed strikes on Iran after diplomatic talks collapsed, with Tehran warning it has plans to respond to any attack.

Two Tankers Struck in Separate Incidents Off Oman Near Strait of Hormuz

Two oil tankers were struck in separate incidents off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday amid rising US-Iran tensions, with no casualties reported.

Iran Strikes US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, Widening Gulf Conflict

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has struck US military assets in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian territory, widening the Gulf

Trump Announces Deal for Hamas to Disarm as Israel Prepares Phased Gaza Withdrawal

Trump says a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Gaza in phases, though neither side has publicly confirmed the agreement

US Resumes Strikes on Iran After Attack on Jordan Base, Reigniting Open Conflict

The US launched fresh strikes on Iran after an attack on a base in Jordan, reigniting open conflict as mediators scramble to revive a ceasefire.

US and Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Aligned Groups in Iraq, Sending Oil Prices Higher

The US and Saudi Arabia launched coordinated strikes on Iran-aligned groups in Iraq, driving oil prices higher amid fears of a wider regional conflict.

Iran Launches Surprise Missile Strike on US Forces, Shattering Fragile Pause in Middle East Conflict

Iran launched a surprise ballistic missile attack on US forces in the Middle East, breaking a fragile pause and rattling oil and equity markets.

Trump Pursues Iran Talks During Strike Pause as Zelenskyy Meeting Nears

Trump says talks with Iran are underway during a pause in US strikes, as he prepares to meet Zelenskyy and the Senate votes on Russia sanctions.

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