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US and Iran trade strikes as Hormuz tensions threaten wider war
US and Iran trade strikes as Hormuz tensions threaten wider war
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Washington hit coastal defences and missile sites as Tehran attacked regional US bases, while allowing an American to leave in a rare diplomatic gesture.Pentagon reportedly raises Israel spying threat level to ‘critical’ amid Iran war tensions
Pentagon reportedly raises Israel spying threat level to ‘critical’ amid Iran war tensions
SUNDAY, JUNE 07, 2026
The Pentagon’s intelligence arm has reportedly raised its counterintelligence threat assessment for Israel to “critical”, amid concerns over alleged surveillance of senior US officials involved in Iran war and ceasefire deliberations.Japan plans extra budget as Iran tensions drive up energy costs
Japan plans extra budget as Iran tensions drive up energy costs
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi orders fiscal steps as the government seeks lower power and gas bills and possible fuel subsidy extensions.What Xi’s Thucydides Trap warning to Trump means for US-China ties
What Xi’s Thucydides Trap warning to Trump means for US-China ties
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Xi Jinping’s warning to Donald Trump over the Thucydides Trap highlights the risks facing US-China ties as rivalry, trade and Taiwan tensions converge.Japan vows wider Asia energy aid as Middle East tensions bite
Japan vows wider Asia energy aid as Middle East tensions bite
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Tokyo says helping Asia also protects Japan, as it offers $10 billion for fuel purchases and teams with the ADB on SME and energy-transition funding.World Gold Council says Thai Q1 gold investment hits 7-year high
World Gold Council says Thai Q1 gold investment hits 7-year high
TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2026
Economic uncertainty, political tensions and higher gold prices continued to support Thai safe-haven demand, the World Gold Council says.Japanese trade group to visit China in June after diplomatic tensions
Japanese trade group to visit China in June after diplomatic tensions
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
A delegation led by Yohei Kono is set to visit China in June, marking the first official Japanese business trip since last year’s backlash.BOJ seen holding rates as Middle East tensions cloud outlook
BOJ seen holding rates as Middle East tensions cloud outlook
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
Rising oil prices and supply risks are complicating the BOJ’s next move, with some officials seen preferring to wait until June before tightening again.