South China Morning Post
February 2026
Burgers, then war: Trump’s bluffs before Iran strikes
On a visit to Texas on Friday, US President Donald Trump gave a raucous speech on the economy and then stopped off at a fast-food joint
US says it used drones based on Iran’s own Shaheds in attack: ‘American-made retribution’
Russia has used over 57,000 similar drones built with Iranian technology in Ukraine, transforming modern warfare
These low-cost drones, modelled after Iran’s Shahed drones, are now delivering American-made retribution,
Task Force Scorpion Strike employed low-cost one-way attack drones for the first time in combat,
Trump gambles his Iran attack will save flailing Maga agenda
As US-Iran conflict flares, thousands of Middle East flights cancelled, airspace closed
The airspace of the entire country is closed until further notice,
Basketball world governing body apologises to China after calling win over Japan ‘sneaky’
Drama in Okinawa. China with a sneaky win over Japan.”
Who are you calling sneaky? You should know yourself better,
This was not a sneaky win, China earned it fair and square.”
Global powers divided as China expresses ‘deep concern’ over US-Israel strikes on Iran
The renewed military aggression of the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran is being committed while Iran and the United States were in the midst of a diplomatic process,
China calls for an immediate stop of the military actions, no further escalation of the tense situation, resumption of dialogue and negotiation, and efforts to uphold peace and stability in the Middle East,
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Missiles streak across Gulf skies as Iran responds to Israel-US attack
The time has come to defend the homeland and confront the enemy’s military assault.”
US-Israeli strike on Iran signals new phase of global escalation
Hong Kong issues fresh warning against travel to Iran amid US-Israeli air strikes
Hong Kong authorities have issued a fresh warning against travel to Iran, while at least nine flights to the Middle East from the city have been cancelled or delayed following a joint US-Israeli attack on the country
Since late February 2026, tensions in the Middle East have escalated,
US-Israel attack on Iran: how it unfolded
North Korea unveils image of Kim’s teenage daughter firing rifle at shooting range
CK Hutchison subsidiary slams Panama over ‘unnotified intrusion’ at storage site
PPC also specifically requested the state to establish clear coordination mechanisms regarding access to, custody and protection of its proprietary and privileged information as a private company, including information that is not relevant to the operation of the port operations,
Frankie Lor banks on Numbers’ tactics to give him an edge over Little Paradise in Classic Cup
Everything’s fine with him. He’s in good form and the jockey’s happy with him,
What’s changed in Scrubs after 16 years and what’s the same as season 10 lands?
The Scrubs revival, which sees J.D., Turk, Elliot, Carla, Dr Cox and more return, explores ageing, mentorship and male friendship
We were new, and we were scared as interns and scared in this new element of medicine and insecure and unsure of what we were doing,
They’re still 12 years old every time they’re together, but they’re also still both leading very big, responsible adult lives,
What military assets does the US have in the Middle East?
The massive US military presence in the Middle East, including warships, fighter jets and refuelling aircraft, lays the foundation for a major campaign against Iran
Hannah Green, Minjee Lee take lead in Singapore, Kiwi raises home hopes in New Zealand
Why won’t Chile let China’s Silk Road Ark military hospital ship give medical aid?
The vessel has sailed into Valparaiso’s waters as the geopolitical winds shift in the western hemisphere
We determined that it is not appropriate to authorize this health operation to function on the ship’s facilities,
Meet Michelle Mao, who plays ‘evil’ stepsister Rosamund Li in Bridgerton’s season 4
US-Iran-Israel crisis: who are the main players?
Why Japan should push back on Trump’s investment demands
Trump’s use of tariff threats to strong-arm foreign governments, companies and investors into funding US projects should be resisted
Women’s Asian Cup: ex-champions North Korea seek return to glory days after doping ban
The group-phase clash in Sydney will be North Korea’s first at the championship since losing in the 2010 final to Australia, a defeat that precipitated more than a decade in the shadows as a result of doping bans, disappointing results and the global pandemic
Pakistan-Taliban showdown risks becoming a protracted war of attrition
Islamabad has vowed to keep striking military targets inside Afghanistan until the Taliban takes action against the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other militant groups Pakistan says operate from Afghan soil
Voyage Bubble ‘full of beans’ but Ricky Yiu doubts he can topple Romantic Warrior in Gold Cup
He’s doing well. He’s a horse that’s full of beans,
Romantic Warrior is such a good horse — it’s very hard and difficult against him,