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How China Became Iran's Oil Lifeline and Sanctions Shield

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0300

China now buys nearly every drop of oil Iran produces. A decade ago, it purchased roughly 30% of Iranian crude. Today that figure stands at around 90%, making Beijing the indispensable partner keeping Tehran’s economy afloat and its military funded — despite years of escalating U.S. sanctions.

Singapore Warns Citizens Against Volunteering With Israeli Military-Linked Sar-El

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0300

Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ministry of Defence (Mindef) have issued a joint warning stating that involvement with organizations linked to the Israeli military, particularly the volunteer program Sar-El, is “not acceptable” under current conditions and could result in legal consequences.