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Can the Suez save Asian oil consumers after Houthis shut Bab al-Mandeb?
About 6 million barrels of crude per day that pass through the strait to Asia are now at risk, experts say.
Published On 22 Jul 2026
From: NewsFeed
US Secretary of State say Iran is in ‘a lot of trouble’
Published On 22 Jul 2026
Video Duration 01 minutes 26 seconds 01:26
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Al Jazeera reports from anti-US protest outside ASEAN summit
Published On 22 Jul 2026
Video Duration 02 minutes 19 seconds 02:19
US ‘open’ to negotiations with Iran but Tehran not ‘serious’, Rubio says
Published On 22 Jul 2026
From: NewsFeed
Iran toll in Hormuz would set ‘dangerous precedent’ says Rubio
Published On 22 Jul 2026
Video Duration 00 minutes 41 seconds 00:41

US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone imports

Proposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China.

From underground networks to emerging AI start-ups, Japan is testing whether its greatest issue can be an opportunity.

Southeast Asian countries are highly affected by oil supply shortages caused by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure.

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An Indonesian court has sentenced Lie Siu Luan to seven years in prison for leading a baby trafficking ring.

Global hunger has declined, yet millions of people are still going hungry.

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Australian politician Barnaby Joyce interrupted a live TV interview to shout at his dog.

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Australia return to full strength for two-Test series against Bangladesh, as injured trio return to strengthen squad.

Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Philippine vessels.