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Cathay Pacific
Editorial
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Cathay Pacific must remain vigilant to navigate new turbulence
War in the Middle East is causing significant disruption, but a focus on regional routes can help ensure the airline’s solid recovery continues.
2 hours ago
US, Israel war on Iran
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Trump and Netanyahu’s Iran quagmire is wrecking the global economy
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran lets 2 India-flagged gas tankers sail through Strait of Hormuz: insiders
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US, Israel war on Iran
Hormuz has become Iran’s ultimate lever against US. Will Trump ‘blink first’?
By choking the world’s energy artery, Tehran is betting it can endure longer than a far stronger enemy.
13 Mar 2026 - 11:15PM
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US-China trade war
US-China trade talks: what to expect as senior officials meet in Paris
Both sides have short-term incentives to maintain their ‘trade truce’ so they can focus on dealing with domestic issues, analysts say.
6 hours ago
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United States
US economic growth slumps to 0.7% in fourth quarter, stoking inflation worries
The figure was significantly lower than the initial estimate of 1.4 per cent for the October to December period.
13 Mar 2026 - 10:49PM
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Deadly strike on Iran primary school raises questions about AI use in war
While cutting-edge technologies process vast amounts of data, human decisions remain the focal point when systems fail, observers say.
13 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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War and conflict
Opinion
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US-Israeli war on Iran makes a mockery of global governance rules
Inevitably, the world will be split between those committed to peace and harmony, and those who want to fight to secure dominance.
13 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia’s fuel subsidy bill to rise more than fourfold as Iran war drags on
The government will spend about US$812.8 million a month to maintain the price of subsidised petrol and diesel in the short term.
13 Mar 2026 - 6:30PM
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Hong Kong economy
More illegal refuelling complaints as Hong Kong grapples with rising oil prices
City receives 221 reports of illegal petrol stations in January and February, or more than four times 2025’s monthly average.
13 Mar 2026 - 8:27PM
Australia
Australia walks ‘very fine line’ with Gulf deployment amid Iran war
Analysts say the defensive deployment reflects Canberra’s attempt to balance alliance pressure with fears of deeper involvement in the conflict.
13 Mar 2026 - 4:43PM
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Hong Kong transport
Greater Bay Airlines to raise fuel surcharges, joining Hong Kong rivals
Surcharge on flights originating from Hong Kong for all destinations except mainland China and the Maldives will increase by 104 per cent.
13 Mar 2026 - 5:34PM
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Cathay Pacific
Swire sells part of Cathay stake for HK$1.8 billion to boost working capital
Group sold 153.05 million shares on Thursday at HK$11.74 each, but still holds 45.12 per cent of airline’s stock.
13 Mar 2026 - 10:52PM
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Israel-Iran conflict
Netanyahu threatens Iran’s new supreme leader, defends joint assault with US
‘I will not detail the actions we are taking. We are creating the optimal conditions for toppling the regime,’ the Israeli PM said.
13 Mar 2026 - 5:31AM
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Science
Israel’s 90 nuclear warheads make any strike on Iran ‘really dangerous’: expert
Policy head of Nobel Peace Prize-winning group sounds alarm over possible intentional or accidental use of weapons.
12 Mar 2026 - 9:11PM
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Iran
Southeast Asia faces spillover cyber risk from Iran war as ‘blast radius’ widens
Many Asean firms are tied into the global network in the Gulf, Europe and the US, facing the risk of cyberattacks linked to the war.
12 Mar 2026 - 6:06PM
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It’s been 2 weeks since war broke out in Iran. Is there an end in sight?
Chinese analysts weigh the US president’s shifting signals and global oil risks, reject talk of any benefit to China.
12 Mar 2026 - 1:17PM
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Middle East
Letters
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US war with Iran underscores need for global governance of AI
Readers discuss military use of artificial intelligence, the deaths of children as the conflict escalates, and the UN’s role.
12 Mar 2026 - 11:30AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Preparing for the worst? US bunker maker claims big demand in Middle East
Following strikes on regional hubs, Atlas Survival Shelters says demand from Gulf nation clients is at an ‘all-time high’.
12 Mar 2026 - 11:09AM
North Korea
Iran may team up again with North Korea to defy ‘gangster-like’ US. Here’s why
North Korea has long been suspected of supplying missile technology to Iran and providing technical help on uranium enrichment.
12 Mar 2026 - 5:42PM
US, Israel war on Iran
UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states
The resolution did not mention US or Israeli strikes, prompting Tehran’s ambassador to decry ‘blatant misuse’ of the international body.
12 Mar 2026 - 7:03AM
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China trade
As Iran war hits trade hubs, China’s logistics firms rush for alternatives
Disrupted Middle East transit routes squeeze sector, pushing freight costs higher and pressuring supply chains.
12 Mar 2026 - 5:56AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran warns of US$200 oil as countries reach for emergency reserves
US president declares ‘we won’ the war as chaos in the Strait of Hormuz sends shock waves through energy markets.
12 Mar 2026 - 1:25PM
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Germany
Germany, Japan to unblock oil reserves as G7 stands ‘ready’ to act
The latest announcement came as G7 leaders were set to discuss the widespread economic fallout from the US-Israeli war with Iran.
11 Mar 2026 - 8:29PM
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Science
Chinese firm claims it intercepted B-2 radio signal during US strike on Iran
Defence technology company says its Jingqi monitoring system detected communications after bombing mission.
11 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
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Malaysia
Malaysia tightens borders to fight fuel smuggling amid global energy crisis
The move comes amid concern that rising fuel prices abroad could make it more profitable to smuggle subsidised fuel out of Malaysia.
11 Mar 2026 - 8:07PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Mystery surrounds health and whereabouts of Iran’s new supreme leader
Speculation over the health of Mojtaba Khamenei grows amid reports he was wounded in US-Israeli attacks.
11 Mar 2026 - 8:33PM
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SCMP Highlights
Iran war shows US defence gaps; professor returns to China: 7 science highlights
From creating a bamboo-winged drone to efforts in “taming” typhoons, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
11 Mar 2026 - 3:30PM
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