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East Asia

How is China expanding its influence across Central Asia?

China is rapidly becoming the dominant external economic force in Central Asia as Beijing expands its political, financial, infrastructural, and strategic footprint across one of the world’s most geopolitically important regions.

15 May 2026-13:16
ASEAN leaders warn Iran war fallout is raising costs

Leaders across Southeast Asia have raised concerns about the global ripple effects of the Iran conflict, warning that the crisis is already affecting energy prices, livelihoods, and regional stability during a major summit of the ASEAN.

08 May 2026-12:40
ASEAN leaders call for unity as Iran war disrupts oil flows

08 May 2026-11:50
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