Beijing tells China ships in Strait of Hormuz to phone home, flags ‘shipping safety’
Check in once a day so we know you’re OK – that is the message China has sent to all domestic shipping vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran … Read More
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China calls for de-escalation in Israel-Iran war, warns of risks to global economy
Beijing has urged the international community to step up efforts to de-escalate the conflict between Iran and Israel, warning that the fallout could damage the global economy as Tehran threatens … Read More
Trump’s strikes, Iran’s Strait of Hormuz threat fuel global economy fears: analysts
Surging uncertainty in the Middle East has clouded the outlook for global markets, with analysts warning that a potential shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz could send crude prices higher, … Read More
Why the Strait of Hormuz matters – and what a blockade could mean for China, the world
Iran’s parliament has approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz after the United States launched military strikes on its nuclear facilities over the weekend. The final decision rests … Read More
US strikes Iran nuclear sites, Labubu faces competition: 5 weekend reads
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our … Read More
Iranian Canadians and others watch and worry after U.S. strikes on nuclear sites
Iranian Canadians and Jewish groups turned worried eyes to the Middle East on Sunday, as U.S. strikes against three Iranian nuclear sites raised fears of escalating violence. Nimâ Machouf, a … Read More
Exclusive | Jin Liqun reflects on tumult and triumphs in AIIB’s eventful first decade
A veteran of international finance, Jin Liqun is president and chair of the board of directors at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), a multilateral development lender headquartered in Beijing … Read More
Texas governor signs bill banning Chinese citizens from buying property in the state
A bill to restrict property ownership in Texas by Chinese citizens became law, more than two years after it was first introduced, setting up what could be a prolonged legal … Read More
‘There’s no protection’: Canadian Sikh leaders face threats, organization says – National
The World Sikh Organization says multiple Sikh leaders in Canada have received notice from the RCMP that their lives could be in imminent danger. But WSO spokesperson Balpreet Singh told The … Read More
Carney calls for de-escalation, ‘diplomatic solution’ after U.S. strikes on Iran – National
In the aftermath of the U.S. airstrikes on Iran Saturday, Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for a de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East and for parties to “return … Read More