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Well-timed trades on Polymarket and by Wall Street investors around this week’s Iran-related news have prompted critics to allege possible insider trading tied to the White House, drawing regulatory scrutiny.
Malaysia’s human resources minister Ramanan Ramakrishnan denied he was the unnamed politician accused in renewed ‘corporate mafia’ allegations, rejecting claims he accepted 9.5 million ringgit (US$2.4m).
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has condemned Israel’s campaign in Lebanon and US‑Israeli actions on Iran, making him one of few European leaders to take such a public stance.
A CK Hutchison unit says its arbitration claim against Panama over cancelled port concessions and alleged property seizures has topped RM8 billion, escalating a diplomatic and commercial dispute.
UN human rights chief Volker Turk warned that the “war on Iran” is spreading across the region and that civilians are bearing the brunt, urging attention to mounting humanitarian costs.
China Daily Asia reports CK Hutchison has filed a US$2 billion claim against the Republic of Panama; details on the grounds and forum of the claim were not provided.
At a Tsinghua University forum, scholars and former officials said the US and China are seeking a baseline of stability after tensions; President Trump’s China visit has been delayed by “five or six weeks.”
An ICC arbitration claim filed by a CK Hutchison unit now exceeds $2 billion, alleging Panama staged a state campaign that led to an “unlawful” takeover of port terminals, raising legal and economic questions for the country.
Air strikes in Iraq’s Anbar province killed seven fighters after hitting positions linked to Iran‑aligned elements of the Popular Mobilization Forces, a police source told Al Jazeera.
Belarus’ Alexander Lukashenko has made his first visit to North Korea, where he and Kim Jong Un are expected to sign a treaty of friendship that may deepen ties between the two sanctioned governments.
The US Senate rejected a war powers resolution 47-53 that would have ended US attacks on Iran, drawing criticism from Democrats and leaving current military actions intact.
A second China-owned LPG carrier has passed through the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israeli war with Iran, highlighting contested access to a key shipping corridor and risks to global trade.
Sri Lanka refused a U.S. request to base two armed warplanes at a southern airport on Feb. 26, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said, a move analysts say aims to avoid being drawn into the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
Iran believes its negotiating leverage has improved since the start of the US-Israeli war and plans to press for concessions that Washington and Gulf allies may struggle to accept, analysts say.
Hong Kong officials are considering requiring petrol retailers to disclose pricing formulas when bidding for station sites after lawmakers pushed for measures to tackle surging fuel costs. The environment minister said the tender policy will be reviewed.
Iran denied any peace talks after reports the U.S. sent a ceasefire proposal, while Donald Trump said diplomatic progress was underway, leaving the status of talks unclear.
An IRGC spokesman has rejected President Trump’s claim that talks with Iran have occurred and warned the U.S. and Israel, saying, “Do not call your defeat an agreement.”
A 23-year-old second lieutenant in Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force was arrested on suspicion of trespassing at the Chinese embassy in Tokyo while allegedly carrying an 18cm knife; officials expressed regret and no injuries were reported.
Iran has named Mohammad Zolghadr, a former IRGC commander, as its new national security chief, signaling a security-first approach amid US‑Israeli pressure and domestic unrest.
On day 26 of the attacks, missiles and drones struck Iran, Israel and the Gulf while the US signalled both possible military escalation and openness to a negotiated deal.