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“China has held a flurry of meetings with Gulf leaders in a sign that Beijing is stepping up its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.”

“China is stepping up its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, including over the US-Israel war on Iran, following a lapse in activity.”

“China stepped up diplomatic efforts on Monday to resolve the Middle East crisis, urging a return to the negotiating table in back-to-back meetings with Iranian, Omani and Saudi officials in Beijing.”

“Heavily reliant on Middle Eastern energy imports, Asia is closely watching for signals on post-midterm oil prices.”

“The Ukraine and Middle East wars was discussed with the wider group of CHOGM leaders, he says.”

“In the first attack since June on Qeshm Island, which serves as the primary platform for Iran’s “asymmetric” naval power, according to analysts, the US strikes come as both sides continue to adopt military and diplomatic postures.”

“A Trumpian air of menace is beginning to coalesce over the Middle East.”

“Meanwhile, the possibility of further escalation in the Middle East is mounting, with Israel threatening to strike Iran and Trump signalling he could attack after midterm elections on Nov 3.”

“Turkic states set out plans to deepen cooperation on transport, energy and trade at a summit in Ankara as the ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues raising new opportunities for the Turkic states.”