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Oil prices surge as UAE attack escalates Gulf tensions

International marker Brent crude oil hovered near US$114.44, reflecting persistent risk premiums linked to the regional conflict

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Gulf clashes erupt as US and Iran trade blows over Strait of Hormuz

US, Iran issue conflicting reports on shipping lane while UAE oil port ablaze after strike by Iran and several merchant ships report being hit

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Iran warns US forces away from Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate in the Gulf

Iran has issued a stark warning to US forces to stay clear of the strategic waterway, raising fears of further escalation in one of the world’s most critical sh...

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Strong earthquake jolts Samar, prompts damage fears but no immediate casualties

A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck the central Philippine island of Samar on Monday afternoon, rattling buildings and sending residents outdoors, though authorit...

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Asian finance leaders warn of oil supply risks pledge coordinated response

ASEAN+3 ministers and central bankers signal readiness to act as energy disruption and market volatility threaten regional growth outlook

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US to launch operation to free stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz

Trump pledges safe passage for vessels trapped by Iran blockade, while fresh security incident underscores escalating risks in vital energy corridor

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Malaysian man, 33, arrested for slapping elderly woman, others at Singapore Life Church

According to reports, Singapore police said on Sunday that they received a call for assistance at around 9.10 am at Singapore Life Church.

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Thousands of seafarers stranded as Hormuz crisis exposes human cost of geopolitical tensions

International Maritime Organization warns of mounting risks to crews trapped at sea amid prolonged disruption in vital oil shipping corridor

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Middle East conflict sharpens Southeast Asia’s nuclear ambitions amid energy security fears

Disruptions to oil and gas flows expose regional vulnerabilities, prompting renewed focus on long-term alternatives despite high costs and lengthy timelines

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Japan pledges stronger role in ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ during Vietnam visit

Takaichi reaffirms Tokyo’s commitment to a “free and open Indo-Pacific”, signalling a more assertive regional posture during a high-profile visit to Vietnam

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Trump waits on Iran deal text while warns strikes still possible as Tehran offers shipping relief

US President says he is awaiting the full wording of a proposed agreement with Iran, as Tehran advances a plan prioritising the reopening of vital shipping rout...

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US warns shipping firms over Iran ‘tolls’ as Hormuz standoff deepens

Sanctions threat targets payments for safe passage while fragile ceasefire holds and global energy markets remain under strain

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Trump likens US naval blockade of Iran to piracy amid escalating conflict

The US president draws criticism after describing maritime seizures as “very profitable” while tensions in the Gulf disrupt global energy routes