82 m. ago India’s Modi demands Pakistan dismantle terror ‘infrastructure’ for peace after Kashmir clashes

The comments were the first by the Indian PM on the military clashes with Pakistan since last week’s deadly fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

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1 hour ago Hong Kong delegation led by city leader signs 35 MOUs and deals in Qatar

Agreements span trade and investment promotion, finance, transport and logistics, and innovation and technology, among other areas.

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2 h. ago US customers should get Chinese rare earth permits more easily after trade truce, say sources

US customers should get Chinese rare earth permits more easily after trade truce, say sources  Reuters

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2 h. ago Chinese trade ministry: Beijing, Washington to establish plan for trade consultations

Chinese trade ministry: Beijing, Washington to establish plan for trade consultations  وكالة الانباء اليمنية سبأ

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3 h. ago Activist investor David Webb hopes Hong Kong statutory body will carry on his work

Webb, who is battling late-stage cancer, also urges city to maintain its free-port status and promote itself as a duty-free hub.

Economics

3 h. ago Philippine midterm elections: violence mars voting in restive Muslim region

Observers report a surge in killings and voter intimidation across the Bangsamoro autonomous region in Muslim Mindanao.

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4 h. ago Tesla, Amazon stocks lead ‘Magnificent Seven’ surge after US

Tesla, Amazon stocks lead ‘Magnificent Seven’ surge after US-China temporary trade truce  Yahoo Finance

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4 h. ago Trump’s Middle East trip raises doubts about Israel’s ‘ironclad’ standing with US

Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, during his trip, but not Israel. Some Israelis are concerned about the state of its relationship with the US.

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4 h. ago U.S. and China reach comprehensive economic and trade agreement lowering tariffs

U.S. and China reach comprehensive economic and trade agreement lowering tariffs  Yahoo Finance

Economics

5 h. ago US stock futures rise after US announces trade deal with China. Dow surges 1,000 points

US stock futures rise after US announces trade deal with China. Dow surges 1,000 points  USA Today

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5 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: US, China agree to slash tariffs in 90

Trump tariffs live updates: US, China agree to slash tariffs in 90-day trade truce  Yahoo Finance

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5 h. ago Singapore ministers Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat threaten legal action over corruption claims

Ong Ye Kung and Chee Hong Tat accuse a Facebook user of false corruption allegations about their relationship with convicted money launderer Su Haijin.

Politics

5 h. ago U.S., China agree to lower most tariffs for 90 days amid trade talks

U.S., China agree to lower most tariffs for 90 days amid trade talks  The Washington Post

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6 h. ago Pope Leo urges release of reporters held for ‘seeking truth’, as Zelensky invites to Ukraine

During the pope’s first address, President Zelensky invited him to Ukraine, seeking hope amid conflict.

Politics

6 h. ago India opens new BrahMos missile plant amid growing export demand and regional tensions

The new facility in Lucknow will produce up to 100 missiles a year and aims to strengthen India’s export capacity and military readiness.

Events

7 h. ago China and US agree to ease tariffs for 90 days as trade war talks extended

China and US agree to ease tariffs for 90 days as trade war talks extended  Al Jazeera

Events

7 h. ago Treasury yields soar on hope a recession will be avoided after temporary China

Treasury yields soar on hope a recession will be avoided after temporary China-U.S. deal  CNBC

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7 h. ago Buddhist statue stolen from Japanese temple returned from South Korea after 13 years

The stolen relic’s return highlights the easing of tensions between the nations.

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7 h. ago No ‘confirmed second term’ for Malaysian PM Anwar, minister warns, as party rift widens

Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli says PKR has squandered its clean image, amid nepotism claims linked to moves to promote Anwar’s daughter.

Events

7 h. ago Hong Kong stocks surge nearly 3% after U.S. and China unveil details of trade deal

Hong Kong stocks surge nearly 3% after U.S. and China unveil details of trade deal  CNBC

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