Asia Pacific

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What role is China playing in the Iran war and how is it affected?

Beijing balancing Tehran alliance with its wider global interests

Gas leak ignites plant in Victoria that produces about 10 percent of Australia’s fuel.

Japan’s announcement comes at a time when the country is looking to rapidly expand its defence exports.

The nuclear watchdog’s chief says there is a rapid increase in operations at North Korea’s Yongbyon reactor.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with top Chinese leadership to discuss the Iran war and other concerns.

The UN and International Organization for Migration said about 250 people, including children, are feared missing.

Higher global inflation forecast at 4.4 percent, up 0.6 points, driven by surging oil, gas and fertiliser costs.

The IEA’s oil ‘demand destruction’ report comes after its chief said unnamed countries are hoarding stocks.

Swiss Ice Hockey is to host the World Championships in May but faces questions over coach’s false Olympic paperwork.

China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.