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US, Israel war on Iran
US submarine strike on Iranian warship near Sri Lanka rattles the region
Experts say the strike highlights the risk of the conflict spreading into Asian waters and tests India’s careful diplomatic balancing.
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Hong Kong tourism
Sky-high jump in airfares from Hong Kong to Europe, Americas – even Asian cities
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US, Israel war on Iran
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Why even bullish investors can’t ignore the Iran war
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North Korea
Why North Korea’s missile tests from new warship has Iran conflict in mind
Experts say the US strikes on Iran are sharpening Pyongyang’s resolve to diversify nuclear-capable forces, including new naval platforms.
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First batch of stranded Hongkongers from Middle East returns home
Around the world, the first groups of stranded passengers return home safely.
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran’s navy in crosshairs as warship sinking by US submarine ups game
Iran’s foreign minister says the US ‘will come to bitterly regret’ the precedent set after a US sub sank its frigate off the coast of Sri Lanka.
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US, Israel war on Iran
A guide to how the Iran war has ricocheted across the Middle East and beyond
From sunken warships to closed airspaces, here is a country-by-country breakdown of the conflict’s impact so far.
5 Mar 2026 - 10:01AM
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US-China relations
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China waits and watches as the US fights all its tigers at once
Far from freeing up resources to focus on China, Trump’s administration finds itself fighting fires on several fronts, sapping its resources.
5 Mar 2026 - 9:30AM
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Pakistan
US pulls diplomatic staff from Pakistan amid pro-Iran protests
The State Department ordered non-emergency employees and their family at consulates in Lahore and Karachi to leave due to ‘safety risks’.
5 Mar 2026 - 9:13AM
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Chinese citizens scramble out of Iran
China says over 470 nationals have left via land routes, urging remaining citizens in Iran to register and depart as soon as possible.
5 Mar 2026 - 8:30AM
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Banking & finance
Middle East tensions set to strengthen Hong Kong as a gold and wealth hub
Expanding gold vault capacity and new tax incentives for family offices are part of Hong Kong’s broader push to attract global wealth.
5 Mar 2026 - 8:30AM
US, Israel war on Iran
US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers despite growing concerns
The bipartisan resolution, which failed by 52-47 votes, was aimed at stifling Donald Trump’s authority to continue military strikes on Iran.
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Russia
Russia may halt gas supplies to Europe amid Iran energy spike, Putin warns
The leader says the chaos triggered by the Iran crisis has led to the emergence of other buyers willing to pay top dollar for fuel.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:56AM
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Hong Kong society
Relief, joy as first flight back from Dubai brings stranded Hongkongers home
Passengers happy to ‘finally be somewhere safe’ after conflict in Middle East closed airports.
6 hours ago
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran delays funeral of supreme leader over crowd concerns
The funeral is likely to turn into a rally for Islamic Republic supporters who oppose the US and Israeli attacks.
5 Mar 2026 - 12:22AM
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US-China relations
Is the US in decline? After Iran strikes, maybe not, Chinese analysts say
The popular idea in China that American strength is waning may need a rethink, observers say.
4 Mar 2026 - 11:59PM
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Israel-Iran conflict
Turkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by Nato
A Turkish official said the missile had been ‘aimed at a base in Greek Cyprus but veered off course’.
5 Mar 2026 - 12:40AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong tycoons say Middle East outlook remains promising despite conflict
New World scion Adrian Cheng highlights city’s status as safe haven for capital; K Wah’s Francis Lui says property and stocks holding firm.
4 Mar 2026 - 11:40PM
US-China relations
Khamenei’s fall exposes China’s military AI lag versus US: Beijing adviser
Zheng Yongnian cites precision strikes on Iran and earlier Venezuela raid to warn about risks posed by deep AI integration in US military.
4 Mar 2026 - 11:01PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan aims to walk tightrope between Saudi Arabia and Iran as war flares
Islamabad has to navigate a tricky regional environment and manage the domestic blowback of the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
4 Mar 2026 - 9:22PM
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Middle East
Air freight costs for China shippers may jump 30% as Middle East airspace closes
China-Europe cargo flights face longer routes and higher fuel costs after Middle East airspace closures, the Hong Kong Association of Freight Forwarding & Logistics says.
4 Mar 2026 - 8:54PM
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Hongkongers in Dubai face daily fears of Iran strikes
A Hong Kong expat tells SCMP about her experience since Iran began launching strikes on Dubai on February 28.
4 Mar 2026 - 8:54PM
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China-Middle East relations
Why China is staying on the sidelines of the US-Iran conflict
Decision based on consideration of Beijing’s own interests as well as its ties with Washington and others, analysts say.
4 Mar 2026 - 8:23PM
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Unesco-listed Iran palace damaged as US and Israel ramp up air war
Shockwaves from strikes on Tehran shatter glass and mirrors in the historic Golestan Palace, prompting reaction from the UN.
4 Mar 2026 - 9:24PM
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China caught between Iran and Gulf states as Tehran strikes across Middle East
In 2023, China mediated a peace deal between Riyadh and Tehran, but the ties are being tested as Iran targets sites in Saudi Arabia.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:57PM
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Hong Kong economy
10 exhibitors and Iranian buying mission miss Hong Kong jewellery fair amid war
While organiser reports only ‘small’ dip in participants, several Middle Eastern exhibitors say they are bracing for weaker sales.
4 Mar 2026 - 10:11PM
China society
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Why a TV hit in China about waging peace resonates so deeply
Swords into Ploughshares can tell us a lot about Beijing’s approach to the crisis in Iran, cross-strait relations and this year’s ‘two sessions’.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:28PM
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Ukraine war
Trump’s Iran attack sparks calls in Russia to abandon Ukraine talks
Some Russian hardliners are urging Vladimir Putin to double down on the war in Ukraine.
4 Mar 2026 - 6:37PM
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