20 h. ago Mainland manufacturers at Hong Kong trade show look to Middle East as US tariffs bite

Firms exhibiting their products say US is a major market but they are actively diversifying to navigate the impact of Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

34 h. ago Hamas ready to release all remaining hostages for end to war, group’s Gaza chief says

Khalil al-Hayya, who leads the Hamas negotiating team for indirect talks with Israel, said the group refused an interim truce deal.

Events

59 h. ago Iran ‘not far’ from having nuclear bomb, UN watchdog chief says

International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi is in Tehran ahead of a second round of talks between Iran and the US.

Events

4 d. ago Hamas offers ‘serious prisoner swap’ for all Israeli hostages, guarantees Gaza war ends

Hamas proposed releasing all Israeli hostages for a significant prisoner swap and an end to the Gaza conflict, demanding guarantees to ensure Israel’s compliance.

Events

5 d. ago Houthis say US air strikes kill 6, claim Reaper drone shot down over Yemen

The rebels said a ceramics factory in Sanaa was hit overnight, as they reported their fourth downing of a US drone in two weeks.

Events

5 d. ago Israel strikes Gaza hospital ‘for fifth time’, hundreds of patients evacuated

The attack was against Hamas fighters exploiting the facility, Israel said.

Politics

6 d. ago Trump’s threat of war looming, US and Iran hold ‘constructive’ talks in Oman

Oman’s foreign minister acted as an intermediary in the high-stakes talks in Muscat. The Americans had called for the meetings to be face-to-face.

Events

6 d. ago Turkey accuses Israel undermining Syria, stirring up ethnic, religious tensions

Turkey is a key backer of Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, whose Islamist group led the rebel coalition that ousted Bashar al-Assad in December.

Politics

8 d. ago Trump’s targeting of China will only spur its economic recovery

Trump’s policies are repelling nations and academics, helping China deepen trading ties and attract talent even as the US heads towards recession.

Politics

8 d. ago Taliban’s morality police arrest men for skipping mosque or wrong hairstyles

During the holy fasting month of Ramadan, men’s attendance at mandated prayers was closely monitored, leading at times to arbitrary detention.

Events

8 d. ago Hamas hides identities of top commanders to evade Israeli strikes

The move aims to shield leaders and maintain power amid calls for the group to relinquish control of Gaza.

Politics

1 week ago Indonesia offers sanctuary to Palestinians displaced by Gaza war

President Prabowo Subianto, on a trip to the Middle East and Turkey, said Indonesia was ready to take up to 1,000 Palestinians initially.

Events

1 week ago Hezbollah says ready to discuss disarming if Israel withdraws from south Lebanon

The group said it was open to talks with Lebanon’s president if Israel retreated from from five hilltops and halted its strikes.

Politics

1 week ago China was home to Neanderthals, not just Europe or Middle East, Stone Age find suggests

Artefacts unearthed in Yunnan province display key features of toolmaking technology associated with Neanderthals much further west.

Politics

1 week ago Chaos at Israel hearing of Netanyahu’s sacking of security chief: ‘no court run this way’

Protests disrupted proceedings as an Israeli court heard petitions against the sacking of security chief Ronen Bar amid claims of political motives.

Events

1 week ago Amnesty says Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia executed 1,380 people last year

The rights group said that drug-related offences accounted for more than 40 per cent of all executions globally.

Politics

1 week ago Trump administration ends some USAID contracts providing life

The projects were being cancelled ‘for the convenience of the US government’ according to letters sent to USAID partners.

Politics

1 week ago West Bank teenager with US citizenship killed by Israeli forces, Palestinian official says

The 14-year-old was among ‘terrorists’ who threw rocks at cars, Israeli military said. A second boy, who was injured, also had US passport.

Politics

1 week ago Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 32 as Netanyahu heads to US to meet Trump about the war

Israeli PM said they would discuss the war and new 17 per cent tariff imposed on Israel by US. Israel last month ended ceasefire with Hamas.

Events

1 week ago Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 32 as Netanyahu heads to US to meet Trump for talks on war

Israeli PM said they would discuss the war and new 17 per cent tariff imposed on Israel by US. Israel last month ended ceasefire with Hamas.

Events