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China steps forward into world leadership role on Iran war, crisis as America looks on with disinterest

China put forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from the Gulf and opposing a UN proposal to use force in the Strait of Hormuz.

By Didi Tang, Farnoush Amiri, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressApril 4, 2026

Energy markets are having a Wile E. Coyote moment as oil supplies go off a cliff, expert says

By Jason MaApril 3, 2026

France, South Korea say they’ll work together on reopening Strait of Hormuz

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim and The Associated PressApril 3, 2026

Workers on the production line of solar panels in China

After renewable power’s record-smashing 2025, the Iran war could accelerate the shift as countries seek ‘structurally more resilient’ energy, UN says

By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026

Asia’s AI playbook gets a reality check as the Iran war sends energy prices higher and snarls supply chains

By Angelica AngApril 2, 2026

Asian markets drop after Trump signals he’ll bomb Iran ‘back to the stone ages,’ tells other countries to ‘take the lead’ in reopening Hormuz

By Nicholas GordonApril 2, 2026