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Huge strategic defeat for the US? There is now a two-week ceasefire but hard questions remain

A protest outside the White House on April 7 against military action in Iran after US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Asia shows interest in Ukraine’s maritime defence expertise, Zelensky says

FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine March 25, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo

Patrick Reed: 'Traditional way of golf' key in PGA Tour return

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 11, 2025 Patrick Reed of the U.S. hits his tee shot on the 4th hole during the second round REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Is Trump the US president who loses Asia to China?

From solar panels to electric vehicles, China’s goods are turning out to be sources of resilience rather than disruption amid an energy crisis.

This is what happens when the gas runs out

In India and Pakistan, a shortage of liquefied petroleum gas has left millions unable to cook daily meals, forcing the closing of thousands of small businesses and restaurants.

Asia’s factory activity slows on cost pressure from Iran war

The Middle East war drove up energy and raw material prices for factories in Asia, which buys about 80 per cent of the oil that is shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

Asia stocks soar on optimism that Iran war could end soon; STI up 2%

Japan’s Nikkei Index surged 3.6 per cent while South Korea’s Kospi soared 5.5 per cent.

Asia to suffer most from Iran war energy crisis, warns analytics firm

The Philippine government is closely monitoring food prices as it goes into a national energy emergency.

A forgotten crisis explains today’s oil shock and Asia’s likely next steps

Asian economies will stop at nothing to secure energy independence, even if it angers Western allies.

Asia stocks wipe out 2026 gains as Iran war drives inflation worries

In early trading on March 31, Japan’s Nikkei index was down 1.7 per cent while South Korea’s Kospi sank 3.7 per cent.

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