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East Asia

Japan moves to bolster Asia’s oil security with $10B scheme

15 Apr 2026-13:55
Middle East war sparks EV boom across Asia

Electric vehicle sales have jumped across Southeast Asia as cost-conscious buyers head to dealerships to avoid fuel price spikes driven by the Middle East war.

14 Apr 2026-09:58
Energy crisis strains Singapore's cooling-heavy lifestyle

Singapore - known for its widespread use of air-conditioning - has told government employees to bring up the temperature in offices to at least 25C (77F) as it grapples with rising energy prices caused by the Iran war.

10 Apr 2026-13:26
Iran praises Spain over stance on US, Israel

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has praised Spain for what he described as its “principled and honourable” stance against US-Israeli strikes on Iran, urging broader international action against what he called war crimes committed against Iranians.

10 Apr 2026-11:36
Iranian president says ceasefire depends on US commitments

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the continuation of a temporary ceasefire agreement depends on the United States fulfilling its commitments.

10 Apr 2026-11:01
Trump’s ‘reckless’ moves could drag US into ‘living hell’, Iranian speaker says

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that US President Donald Trump’s “reckless” actions could have far-reaching consequences for the United States and the wider West Asia region.

06 Apr 2026-10:22
Iran commander claims US censoring casualty figures

The commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Force has urged families of US military personnel deployed to West Asia to contact their relatives, alleging that casualty figures are being censored by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).

02 Apr 2026-10:16
Sun explodes: X1.4 flare launches huge CME - VIDEO

A powerful X1.4-class solar flare erupted from Active Region 4405 on March 30, 2026, producing a large coronal mass ejection (CME) and triggering renewed monitoring of potential space weather impacts, according to solar observation data.

30 Mar 2026-11:36
Singapore Airlines reroutes flights as Middle East crisis disrupts global air travel

Singapore Airlines has begun adjusting its flight routes and increasing some direct services to Europe as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt international aviation routes, international media report.

16 Mar 2026-11:45
The Middle Corridor amid a new crisis

Global politics continues to reaffirm a longstanding reality: transport routes are not merely economic infrastructure but a vital component of the strategic stability of both states and entire regions. What was once viewed simply as an alternative trade route between Asia and Europe is rapidly emerging as a key artery of global logistics. This refers to the Middle Corridor, which links China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Türkiye with European markets.

10 Mar 2026-10:50