Tag: Middle East conflict
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Saudi coalition says missile intercepted in Medina region
The Houthis quickly responded by saying they did not target the region on Thursday (Oct 15). They had previously vowed to spare the holy cities of Medina and Mecca.
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China condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warns of escalation
“We call on relevant parties to avoid taking actions that escalate regional tensions,” said a China foreign ministry spokesperson.
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Southeast Asia’s energy security at a crossroads as power demand surges, IEA warns
The region should diversify energy sources and supply routes, make greater use of domestic resources where viable and become more energy efficient, the International Energy Agency recommends in a new report.
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RSIS can help reduce risk of miscalculation amid geopolitical tensions: Chan Chun Sing
During a lecture to mark the think tank’s 30th anniversary, the defence minister also spoke about the need to “constantly reinvent ourselves” to stay relevant.
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Houthis’ Yemen advance leaves Gulf states with uncomfortable choice
“The Houthi capture of strategic islands near Bab el-Mandeb is a game changer,” says an analyst, adding that it gives the rebels “far greater geopolitical and geoeconomic leverage over Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, the United States and global trade”.
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DHL says customers continue to diversify production amid geopolitical uncertainty
The logistics giant’s CEO Tobias Meyer tells CNA that Chinese manufacturers are broadening their production base to hedge against geopolitical volatility, while new European import rules are another area of concern.
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Singapore economy to stay firm for rest of 2026 as AI boom cushions oil shocks, new US tariff: MAS
Singapore’s tech sector continued to grow faster than usual and is expected to drive most of the country’s economic growth this year.
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Iran will halt attacks as long as US maintains pause, Iranian source says after Trump calls off strikes
The US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, told Fox News on Sunday that Trump had decided to pause US attacks to allow more time for diplomacy.
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Changi Airport says Terminal 5 capacity remains on track despite global uncertainties
Executive vice-president of air hub and cargo development Lim Ching Kiat also addressed MPs’ concerns about longer-range aircraft bypassing the airport.
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CNA Explains: Crude oil prices have fallen. Will petrol prices follow?
Motorists should not expect to pay pre-conflict prices at the pump anytime soon, analysts say.
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