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More SIA, Scoot flights to Middle East cancelled amid US-Israel war on Iran "We will continue to monitor the situation in the Middle East closely and will adjust our flight paths as needed," says Singapore Airlines.

More SIA, Scoot flights to Middle East cancelled amid US-Israel war on Iran - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sia-scoot-flights-middle-east-cancelled-iran-dubai-jeddah-5961591

How does Iran's theocratic system of power work? Who could succeed Khamenei as supreme leader, and what role could the Revolutionary Guards play?

How does Iran's theocratic system of power work? - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-theocratic-system-khamenei-revolutionary-guards-election-5961611

Anwar calls for diplomacy amid US-Iran conflict, Prabowo 'prepared' to travel to Tehran for mediation talks The leaders' comments come after Israel and the United States launched an attack of unprecedented scale aimed at bringing down the Islamic republic.

Anwar calls for diplomacy amid US-Iran conflict, Prabowo 'prepared' to travel to Tehran for mediation talks - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/anwar-calls-diplomacy-amid-us-iran-conflict-prabowo-prepared-mediate-5961511

Iran launches new wave of strikes against Israel, US bases in Middle East Explosions were heard in Dubai and Doha after Iran confirmed that US-Israel strikes killed its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran launches new wave of strikes against Israel, US bases in Middle East - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-us-israel-attack-supreme-leader-killed-5961496

Iran vows retaliation after US-Israeli assault kills supreme leader The development threatens to destabilise the wider Middle East, with retaliatory strikes reported in Dubai, Bahrain and other places with US military bases.

Iran vows retaliation after US-Israeli assault kills supreme leader - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-us-israel-attack-supreme-leader-killed-5961496

Sri Lanka's Jayasuriya to step down, Pakistan's Agha weighs future March 1 : Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya said he will step down as head coach, while Pakistan's Salman Agha said he will take time to decide whether to remain captain after both teams' poor campaigns at the Twenty20 World Cup.Tournament co-hosts Sri Lanka made the Super Eights but the 2014 champion lost all t

Sri Lanka's Jayasuriya to step down, Pakistan's Agha weighs future - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/sri-lankas-jayasuriya-step-down-pakistans-agha-weighs-future-5961476

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to US and Israel, dies at 86 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on Saturday in air strikes by Israel and the US.

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to US and Israel, dies at 86 - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-supreme-leader-khamenei-dies-us-israel-attack-5961356

South Korea calls for resuming dialogue with North Since taking office in June, South Korea President Lee Jae Myung has sought to mend ties with the nuclear-armed North, which reaffirmed its anti-Seoul approach during a party meeting last week.

South Korea calls for resuming dialogue with North - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/south-korea-calls-resuming-dialogue-north-5961446

Commentary: The bar US set for victory in Iran is higher than Khamenei’s death Iran’s leaders need to ensure regime survival and that was always about more than one man, says James M Dorsey from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

Commentary: The bar US set for victory in Iran is higher than Khamenei’s death - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/trump-strikes-iran-middle-east-war-regime-change-5961086

Commentary: The bar US set for victory in Iran is higher than Khamenei’s death Iran’s leaders need to ensure regime survival and that was always about more than one man, says James M Dorsey from the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

Commentary: The bar US set for victory in Iran is higher than Khamenei’s death - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/trump-strikes-iran-middle-east-war-regime-change-5961086

China urges immediate ceasefire after US, Israel strike Iran On Sunday (Mar 1), China's embassy in Israel issued a notice advising Chinese citizens in Israel to evacuate to safer areas within the country as soon as possible or to leave for Egypt via the Taba border crossing.

China urges immediate ceasefire after US, Israel strike Iran - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-urges-immediate-ceasefire-after-us-israel-strike-iran-5961376

Xiaomi says February EV deliveries topped 20,000, down from January BEIJING, March 1 : Chinese electric vehicle maker Xiaomi said it delivered more than 20,000 vehicles in February, down from more than 39,000 in January, according to a post on its official Weibo account on Sunday.The smartphone and consumer electronics maker, which launched its first electric car, the Speed U

Xiaomi says February EV deliveries topped 20,000, down from January - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/xiaomi-says-february-ev-deliveries-topped-20000-down-january-5961391

Indonesia flag carrier suspends flights from and to Doha: Statement The airline said its other international routes would continue to operate normally.

Indonesia flag carrier suspends flights from and to Doha: Statement - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-flag-carrier-suspends-flights-and-doha-statement-5961351

Why is the US attacking Iran? WASHINGTON: The United States and Israel launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades on Saturday (Feb 28) in an operation that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.The bigges

Why is the US attacking Iran? - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/explainer-why-america-attack-iran-us-5961366

Blasts heard in Kabul amid clashes between Afghan, Pakistani forces KABUL: Blasts and gunfire were heard in Kabul on Sunday (Mar 1), a Reuters journalist in the Afghan capital said, as fighting between Afghanistan and Pakistan entered a fourth day.Explosions echoed acr

Blasts heard in Kabul amid clashes between Afghan, Pakistani forces - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/afghanistan-pakistan-fighting-kabul-blast-gunfire-5961341

'Unofficial' talks on plastic pollution treaty to begin in Japan Countries expected to be present in Tokyo include big oil producers like Saudi Arabia, Russia and the United States as well as islands states Antigua and Barbuda and Palau, plus China, India and the European Union.

'Unofficial' talks on plastic pollution treaty to begin in Japan - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/unofficial-talks-plastic-pollution-treaty-begin-in-japan-5961301

Killing of Khamenei an attempt to 'kill an era' in Iran: Analyst Khamenei has followers in Lebanon, Iraq, Bahrain, UAE and many other countries so there is a risk of major escalation in those areas, says an analyst.

Killing of Khamenei an attempt to 'kill an era' in Iran: Analyst - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-khamenei-killed-us-israel-attack-analysts-5961246

Pop-soul singer Olivia Dean wins 4 Brit Awards, taking artist of the year and song of the year She had also won the best new artist award at this year’s Grammys in February.

Pop-soul singer Olivia Dean wins 4 Brit Awards, taking artist of the year and song of the year - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/entertainment/olivia-dean-wins-4-brit-awards-5961236

Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in strikes on Saturday by the US and Israel.

Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-khamenei-killed-replaced-irgc-cia-assess-5960841

South Korea Feb exports beat forecasts, rise for ninth month SEOUL, March 1 : South Korea's exports extended their growth streak to a ninth month in February as strong chip sales continued to underpin overall shipments even as uncertainties regarding U.S. tariffs cloud the outlook.Exports from Asia's fourth-largest economy, a bellwether for global trade, increased 29.0

South Korea Feb exports beat forecasts, rise for ninth month - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/south-korea-feb-exports-beat-forecasts-rise-ninth-month-5961266

The key to ageing and longevity may be found inside our cells Why health influencers are obsessed with mitochondria.

The key to ageing and longevity may be found inside our cells - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/mitochondria-longevity-health-5941231

While Singapore sleeps, these women volunteer to keep elderly patients in hospital company A Singaporean retiree, an Indian national and a Filipino domestic worker give up their sleep to sit with elderly hospital patients so they don’t feel alone at night. As volunteers in Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s Night Sitters programme, they say the experience has deepened their empathy.

While Singapore sleeps, these women volunteer to keep elderly patients in hospital company - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/women/tan-tock-seng-hospital-night-sitters-volunteers-patients-5949446

Mexican fans enjoy a brief respite from violence as they gaze at World Cup trophy GUADALAJARA, Feb 28 : Hundreds of Mexican fans enjoyed a moment of calm on Saturday as they admired the FIFA World Cup trophy, a week after witnessing violent events in the country.The capture and death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, the country's most wanted drug lord, on Sunday led to violent incidents, i

Mexican fans enjoy a brief respite from violence as they gaze at World Cup trophy - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/mexican-fans-enjoy-brief-respite-violence-they-gaze-world-cup-trophy-5961231

OpenAI details layered protections in US defense department pact Feb 28 : OpenAI said on Saturday that the agreement it struck a day ago with the Pentagon to deploy technology on the U.S. defense department's classified network includes additional safeguards to protect its use cases.U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday directed the government to stop working with Anthropi

OpenAI details layered protections in US defense department pact - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/openai-details-layered-protections-in-us-defense-department-pact-5961201

PSG extend lead atop League 1 with 1-0 win at Le Havre LE HAVRE, France, Feb 28 : Paris St Germain extended their Ligue 1 advantage to four points with a 1-0 victory at Le Havre on Saturday thanks to a first-half goal from Bradley Barcola.PSG lead second-placed Lens, who have stumbled over the last seven days with a 3-2 home loss to Monaco last weekend and a 1-1

PSG extend lead atop League 1 with 1-0 win at Le Havre - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/psg-extend-lead-atop-league-1-1-0-win-le-havre-5961166

Inter stretch Serie A lead to 13 points with 2-0 win over Genoa MILAN, Italy, Feb 28 : Inter Milan moved 13 points clear at the top of Serie A with a comfortable 2-0 home win over lowly Genoa thanks to goals from Federico Dimarco and Hakan Calhanoglu on Saturday.Inter have 67 points from 27 games ahead of second-placed AC Milan, who visit relegation-threatened Cremonese o

Inter stretch Serie A lead to 13 points with 2-0 win over Genoa - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/inter-stretch-serie-lead-13-points-2-0-win-over-genoa-5961161

Things to do in Nice, France: Where to eat, shop and wander beyond the beach Often treated as a cursory stop on road trips in southern France, Nice shines when you slow down. Think Old Town markets, heritage craftsmen, socca snacks and long bistro nights.

Things to do in Nice, France: Where to eat, shop and wander beyond the beach - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/things-do-in-nice-france-guide-5951871

‘Killing auto industry’: Indonesia government faces pushback on US$2.4 billion Indian trucks import The 105,000 trucks are to support the government’s cooperative programme - a flagship initiative of Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto aimed at strengthening rural supply chains and advancing food security.

‘Killing auto industry’: Indonesia government faces pushback on US$2.4 billion Indian trucks import - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/url-indonesia-india-vehicles-pickup-trucks-red-white-cooperatives-5942001

Commentary: Does ‘free’ shipping really exist? Here are the marketing tricks you need to know Don’t let the allure of free delivery trick you into paying for more than you intended, says a professor.

Commentary: Does ‘free’ shipping really exist? Here are the marketing tricks you need to know - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/free-shipping-online-shopping-retailer-consumer-marketing-5958086

Trump says that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead After the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Saturday, President Donald Trump said on social media that Iran's Ayatollah "Khamenei, one of the most evil people in history, is dead"

Trump says that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead - https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-says-irans-supreme-leader-khamenei-dead-5961081