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Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years
WASHINGTON, March 2 - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran may take \"some time\" but it will not take years.
Pentagon strong-armed AI firms before Iran strikes
In the lead-up to the weekend’s US and Israeli attacks on Iran, the US Department of Defense was locked in tense negotiations with artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic over exactly how the Pentagon could use the firm’s technology. Anthropic wanted guarantees its
Half a million Indonesians in limbo as Middle East conflict escalates
Indonesia’s Foreign Ministry is closely monitoring developments but had not yet ordered evacuations.
Stop illegal Chinese worker exploitation in Indonesia
Indonesia’s recent discovery of Chinese workers without proper work permits in the Galang Batang special economic zone exposes a systemic enforcement failure with serious human costs. Provincial labor inspectors found dozens of Chinese nationals working without the mandatory
NZ’s PM Luxon says he misspoke in supporting ‘any actions’ on Iran
Many nations, including neighbouring Australia, have expressed support for the US-Israeli strikes.
Iran war to speed Asia’s clean energy shift
Conflict may entrench fossil fuel infrastructure today while simultaneously locking in Asia’s structural advantage in renewables tomorrow. Energy volatility in the Middle East is serving as a new accelerant for energy security and thus strategic autonomy. The confrontation
Basmati rice cargo stuck at Indian ports as Iran crisis hits flows
India is the world’s largest basmati rice exporter, with the Middle East its top market.
US Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say
It is unclear whether rounds fired by Marines struck anyone during the protests, where 10 died.
Canada's Carney arrives in Australia for meeting of 'middle powers'
SYDNEY, March 3 - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Australia on Tuesday, aiming to bolster relations between the two so-called \"middle powers\" amid what he has called a \"rupture\" in world order.
Rubio says planned Israeli action against Iran prompted US strikes
WASHINGTON, March 2 - Planned Israeli action against Iran that would have seen retaliation against American forces prompted the United States to launch its weekend strikes against Tehran, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday.
Malaysia's parliament fails to pass Bill limiting PM's tenure to 10 years
The Bill was rejected as 146 lawmakers voting in favour fell just two short of the two-thirds majority required to pass the amendment.
Australia says Middle East military HQ hit by Iranian drone attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed the US-Israeli action.
Unlike US, Iran ‘prepared itself for a long war’: security chief
As US President Donald Trump unleashed a barrage of bombings on Monday in what is rapidly spiraling into a regional conflagration, Iran’s security chief said the country is ready for a long war – but questioned whether the US is prepared for the same. “Trump plunged the region
Post-Khamenei turmoil puts China’s energy security at risk
Beijing is now placing energy security at the top of its strategic agenda following the February 28 confirmation of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death. China now faces a halt, enforced by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz –
Luxury hotel Soori Penang is architect Chan Soo Khian’s tribute to the place he grew up in
Chan Soo Khian grew up next to Khoo Kongsi, in a world of aunties, uncles, cousins, and a compound alive with activity. His 15-suite hotel now sits in that same historic orbit, translating personal memory into design details and rare after-hours moments inside the clan grounds.
Sarawak-Petronas lawsuits threaten to shake up balance of authority between Putrajaya and resource-rich states
An unprecedented legal showdown between the Sarawak state government and national oil corporation Petronas over hydrocarbon resource ownership could change long-assumed understandings of federal power in Malaysia, say analysts.
China’s Two Sessions: 5 things to watch as political gatherings get underway
The tone of the country’s biggest annual political meetings will focus on stability and realism instead of major policy shifts, say analysts.
Commentary: Japanese investment in China keeps rising despite political tensions
A decline in diplomatic relations masks a surge in Japan’s economic ties to China, says this researcher.
Delaying hip surgery, skipping exercise put Malaysian seniors at risk of fracture and death
Such risks are expected to increase exponentially as Malaysia becomes an ageing nation, say doctors.
About 10% of global container fleet caught in Hormuz backup, shipping CEO says
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 2 - Container ships account for roughly 100 of the 750 ships backed up around the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, Jeremy Nixon, CEO of container carrier Ocean Network Express (ONE), said on Monday.
Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
CAIRO, March 2 - An Iranian Revolutionary Guards senior official said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and Iran will fire on any ship trying to pass, Iranian media reported.
Kazakhstan foreign minister discusses Middle East with regional ministers
March 2 - Kazakhstan's Foreign Minister discussed events in Iran and throughout the Middle East on Monday with counterparts from Central Asia and Azerbaijan, the Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry said.
Fuel tanker ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after drone strike, Iran Revolutionary Guards say
CAIRO, March 2 - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said a fuel tanker, identified as the Honduran-flagged Athe Nova, was burning in the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by two drones, Iranian news agencies reported on Monday.
Why did Kuwait shoot down 3 US F-15s?
Three US F-15E fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait on Sunday, March 1, by Kuwaiti air defense systems. No deaths were reported. While an accidental shootdown can happen at any time in a complex warfighting environment, shooting down three F-15s suggests the Kuwaiti air
Jacinda Ardern's move to Australia renews spotlight on New Zealand's brain drain problem
New Zealand has long struggled to keep its best and brightest with about 180 Kiwis leaving a day.
Pete Hegseth roasted for claiming ‘We didn’t start’ war on Iran
In the Trump administration’s first public remarks to reporters on the strikes the US and Israel launched in Iran over the weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blamed the Middle Eastern country for the attacks that have killed at least 555 people there as well as at least
Drone attack targets UAE's Musaffah fuel tank terminal, no impact on operations
CAIRO, March 2 - A fire broke out after Musaffah fuel tank terminal in the United Arab Emirates was targeted by a drone, without impacting its operations, Abu Dhbai media office said on Monday.
Turkey's Erdogan says attacks on Iran are clear violation of international law
ANKARA, March 2 - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday criticised the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran as a \"clear violation\" of international law, adding that Turkey shared the pain of the Iranian people amid the widening war.
Middle East conflict puts Dubai mega-hub's market muscle to the test
DUBAI/PARIS, March 2 - Escalating conflict in the Middle East has laid bare how heavily global air travel relies on a handful of hubs led by Dubai, the world’s busiest international airport, after the shutdown of Gulf airspace rippled quickly across airline networks worldwide.
Trump says he ordered Iran strikes to thwart Tehran's nuclear, missile programs
WASHINGTON, March 2 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had ordered the U.S. military to attack Iran to thwart Tehran's nuclear development and a ballistic missile program that he said was growing rapidly.
Russia's Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss Iran escalation risks
MOSCOW, March 2 - Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed risks of escalation around Iran in a phone call with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday, the Kremlin said in a statement.
India refiners may embrace Russian oil again following Iran crisis
India is weighing options that include turning to Russian cargoes currently loitering near its waters.
Trump tells CNN the 'big wave' in war with Iran is yet to come
WASHINGTON, March 2 - The \"big wave\" is yet to come in the war with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump told CNN on Monday, adding that Washington did not know who the country's new leader would be following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Italy says Gulf countries have requested air defence systems
ROME, March 2 - Italy has received requests for air defence and anti-drone systems from Gulf countries caught up in the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States, Rome's defence minister told lawmakers on Monday.
India and Canada reset ties, agree on defence and energy cooperation
Canadian PM Mark Carney is on his first official bilateral visit to India.
Pakistan, Afghanistan show no signs of stepping back as fighting enters fifth day
The direct fighting between the South Asian neighbours who share a 2,600km border is the heaviest in years.
China urges Gulf states to unite against external interference amid widening conflict
The Gulf states should strengthen unity to "keep their future and destiny in their own hands", says its foreign minister.
Top US general: will take time to achieve objectives in Iran
WASHINGTON, March 2 - It will take time to achieve U.S. military objectives in Iran and additional U.S. casualties are expected, U.S. General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said on Monday, as the United States and Israel's strikes on Iran continued for a
‘Like sitting ducks’: Fear and uncertainty mount for Southeast Asians stranded in Middle East
Amid cancelled flights, closed airspaces and explosions, citizens from across the region share their experiences with CNA.
Russians in Iran can leave via Turkmenistan, Russian embassy says
ASHGABAT, March 2 - Russia's embassy in Turkmenistan said on Monday that Russians unable to leave Iran could depart via Turkmenistan, a Central Asian former Soviet republic which shares a 1,148-kilometre (713-mile) border with northeastern Iran.
Ukraine-Russia peace talks still expected this week, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, March 2 - A new round of U.S.-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, scheduled for week, has not been canceled following the weekend strikes on Iran by the U.S. and Israel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday.
Military called to northern Pakistan region after deadly Iran protests
PESHAWAR, March 2 - Pakistan sent the military into Himalayan Gilgit-Baltistan region on Monday and banned large gatherings nationwide after deadly protests against U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran spread, with 26 dead so far.
Putin will relay UAE president's complaints about Iranian strikes to Tehran, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, March 2 - Russian President Vladimir Putin told UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a phone call on Monday that he was ready to relay his complaints about Iranian strikes against UAE territory to Tehran, the Kremlin said.
Australia’s PM gambles that quick support for Iran strike will prove the right strategy
PM Albanese said he hoped the conflict would bring an end to the “ugly” regime in Tehran that had killed its citizens.
Malaysia's parliament fails to pass bill limiting PM's tenure to two terms
KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 - Malaysia's lower house of parliament on Monday narrowly rejected a constitutional amendment that would limit the premiership to two terms, in a vote marked by high abstention, although without explicit 'nays'.
Trump says UK's Starmer took far too long to allow use of air bases
LONDON, March 2 - Britain took far too long to let the United States use its air bases in operations against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump told the Daily Telegraph, adding he was disappointed in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's approach to the vital Diego Garcia base.
‘Missiles explode right above you’: Chinese citizens stranded amid Iran war share harrowing experiences
Beijing has confirmed one national killed in Tehran and evacuated more than 3,000 citizens from Iran, as those stranded across the Middle East describe explosions, airspace closures and mounting uncertainty.
India and Canada reset ties with 'landmark' nuclear energy deal
A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi.
