Iran’s president: we don’t seek war, aggression will be met
02 Feb 2026 09:23
Dialogue must be based on diplomacy founded on dignity and mutual respect.
Bitcoin plunges to nearly US$77,000 amid escalating US-Iran tensions
02 Feb 2026 09:00
Bitcoin plunged to around S$77,000 as US-Iran tensions rose and weekend liquidity thinned.
Gold tops US exports as dollar falls
02 Feb 2026 08:27
Trade data shows gold is the largest US export amid changes in the dollar exchange rate.
Trump keeps plans to attack Iran secret from allies
01 Feb 2026 17:28
Iran has opened communication channels with Washington, but the US has increased military pressure.
Chinese academic sceptical US can invade Iran using 'Venezuela model'
01 Feb 2026 12:40
Satellites show U.S. asset buildup; Iran-style Venezuela invasion doubted. [PHOTO: Globaltimes.cn]
Switzerland rejects US Treasury allegations of franc manipulation
01 Feb 2026 11:05
SNB denies franc manipulation, cites intervention as response to Trump tariffs and inflation target.
New Zealand rejects Trump's Peace Council: Must be in line with UN
01 Feb 2026 07:55
New Zealand rejects the Peace Council because it feels it adds no value and needs clarity.
US adds warships to the Middle East
31 Jan 2026 14:10
US has deployed the USS Delbert D. Black to the Red Sea, increasing its military presence near Iran.
CIA doubts Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez will cooperate with US
30 Jan 2026 10:40
US intelligence doubts Venezuela's interim president is willing to sever ties with US adversaries.
US winter storm triggers oil price spike
30 Jan 2026 09:17
US hurricanes & Kazakhstan production cuts push Brent & WTI up 0.2–0.3%.