57 m. ago How can Hong Kong help connect mainland Chinese firms with Qatar and Kuwait?

Trade Development Council urges Hong Kong to leverage professional services, international experience ahead of delegation trip to Gulf nations.

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3 h. ago Gaza war: 3 more hostages held by Hamas have died, Trump says

There are now only 21 captives still alive, the US president said at a White House swearing-in ceremony for his Middle East envoy.

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4 h. ago Trump urged to take slow and steady approach to North Korea to end nuclear stalemate

China has crucial role in issue, according to US analyst who says Beijing involvement could allow for US–China cooperation on other matters.

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6 h. ago ‘Brazen’ suspected China surveillance sites in Cuba trigger US House hearing

Lawmakers warn that Beijing may be expanding intelligence footprint near American soil and urge Trump administration to take firmer stance.

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7 h. ago Trump says US to stop bombing Houthis after rebels pledge to stop ship attacks

The US president says the Iran-backed group has ‘capitulated’, as Oman’s foreign minister confirms a ceasefire has been reached.

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11 h. ago Israel strikes Yemen’s main airport, escalating tensions with Iranian

Israel’s military said it struck Yemen’s rebel-held capital Sanaa, disabling the airport, in retaliation for a missile attack by the Iran-backed Houthis on Israel’s main airport.

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11 h. ago Israel disables Yemen’s main airport with air strikes against Houthis

Israeli attack on Sanaa airport was in response to a Houthi missile strike on Israel’s main airport near Tel Aviv.

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14 h. ago Trump tariffs latest: China urges EU to stand up to US ‘bullying’

Trump tariffs latest: China urges EU to stand up to US ‘bullying’  The Telegraph

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16 h. ago China's Xi Urges EU to Join Forces Against Unilateralism in Swipe at US

China's Xi Urges EU to Join Forces Against Unilateralism in Swipe at US  Bloomberg.com

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17 h. ago Hamas says ‘no sense’ in holding truce talks, accuses Israel of ‘hunger war’ in Gaza

Hamas said it is no longer pursuing truce talks due to Israel’s plans to displace residents in Gaza, and called for global intervention to address the humanitarian crisis.

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19 h. ago Ukraine attacks power station amid reports of new offensive in Russia’s Kursk

Ukraine forces fighting in Russia’s Kursk region after Moscow said it had defeated incursion last month.

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20 h. ago South China Sea: Vietnam protests against Sandy Cay moves, raising flashpoint fears

Vietnam has urged China and the Philippines to ‘refrain from actions’ and respect its sovereignty over the archipelago.

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22 h. ago Israel strikes Yemen after Houthi missile attack on main airport

Israel’s prime minister had vowed to retaliate for Sunday’s missile attack on Ben-Gurion International Airport.

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33 h. ago Trump wants Turkish leader Erdogan’s help to end Ukraine war

The US president has been pushing Kyiv and Moscow to reach a ceasefire deal.

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34 h. ago India to hold drills in case of ‘hostile attack’ amid Kashmir tensions with Pakistan

The mock civil defence drills will focus on evacuation and civilian training to counter potential threats from Pakistan.

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35 h. ago Toyota issues urgent warning: Falling behind China goes far beyond just EVs

Toyota issues urgent warning: Falling behind China goes far beyond just EVs  Electrek

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39 h. ago China urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to deepen cooperation amid trade war turbulence

Beijing’s top financial and economic officials want to strengthen regional ties amid US trade war uncertainties.

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42 h. ago Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say

Decision comes after Israel’s military announced it was calling up tens of thousands of reservists.

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42 h. ago Israel plans to capture all of Gaza and move ‘most of the population’, officials say

Israeli ministers approved plan in an early morning vote, hours after military announced it was calling up tens of thousands of reservists.

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55 h. ago Missile from Yemen halts flights in Israel hours before officials vote on Gaza war plans

Attack on Ben-Gurion airport came as ministers were set to vote on whether to intensify Israel’s military operations in Gaza.

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