US-Middle East relations
US denies Iran report on draft peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The document is ‘a complete fabrication’, says the White House
US will find ‘another way’ if talks with Iran to end war fail: Rubio
Trump on May 24 said he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal
Singapore maintains 2026 growth forecast at 2-4% despite rising downside risks from Iran war
MTI revises Q1 GDP growth upward to 6%; UOB, Maybank raise their full-year forecasts
Why the United Arab Emirates walked away from Opec
The economic logic of the decision is just as important as the political one
Trump rues state of Iran talks, says prefers not to strike
Tehran relayed a new proposal to Washington via Pakistan, which mediated a first round of directed negotiations last month
Philippine taxis hit by fuel price hikes get electric lifeline from VinFast, Grab
Manila’s cab industry is turning a volatile energy crisis into an opportunity for modernisation
The world economy is in the shadow of war, and the warning signs are flashing
Global growth is now projected to slow to 3.1% in 2026 and 3.2% in 2027
Not-so-sweet deal for Singapore’s refineries as they shift to US, alternative crudes
Variations in density and sulphur content present compatibility challenges
Trump accuses Iran of ‘total violation’ of ceasefire, threatens new attacks unless it takes deal
Teheran says gaps remain over nuclear issues, Strait of Hormuz
Allies fear a rushed US-Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock
Technical disputes over uranium enrichment and sanctions relief remain unresolved, diplomats warn
