13 h. ago Middle East’s shift to sustainable energy opens doors for Hong Kong companies

Delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee to explore opportunity of the city playing ‘superconnector’ role in mainland China-Middle East new energy trade.

Politics

15 h. ago UN experts warn of ‘annihilation’ in Gaza amid Israeli strikes

Dozens more Palestinians have died in attacks as Israel’s plans for an expanded offence draws international condemnation.

Events

15 h. ago UN experts warn of ‘annihilation’ in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill dozens

Dozens more Palestinians have died in attacks as Israel’s plans for an expanded offence draws international condemnation.

Events

31 h. ago US Navy loses another fighter jet in Red Sea aircraft carrier incident

Fighter jet landing on USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier goes overboard, forcing pilots to eject.

Transport

41 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.

Events

44 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.

Events

44 h. ago Trump says US to stop bombing Yemen’s Houthis after rebels pledge to end shipping attacks

US president says Iran-backed Yemen group ‘capitulated’, as Oman confirms ceasefire reached.

Events

48 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.

Events

48 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.

Politics

51 h. ago Pony.ai, Uber to offer robotaxis in Middle East in push into new markets

Partnership will help both parties explore new markets in the Middle East and other international markets, according to statement.

Economics

54 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.

Politics

58 h. ago John Lee to lead Hong Kong, mainland delegation to Qatar, Kuwait on Saturday

City leader’s second visit to Middle East after 2023 trip to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates to drive more business and people-to-people ties.

Politics

59 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.

Events

69 h. ago Pope Francis donated a Popemobile to serve as mobile clinic for Gazan children

The car, a converted Mitsubishi, was used by the pope during 2014 visit to Bethlehem and had since been on display, gathering dust and rust.

Politics

69 h. ago Before his death, Pope Francis donated Popemobile to serve as clinic for Gaza’s children

Vehicle will be fitted with medical equipment and a fridge for medicines and be assigned a driver and a team of doctors.

Events

3 d. 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.

Politics

3 d. 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.

Politics

3 d. 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.

Politics

3 d. ago Missile from Yemen halts flights in Israel before vote on intensifying Gaza war

Israel’s prime minister vowed a response to Yemen’s Houthis and their Iranian backers for attack on Ben Gurion International Airport.

Events

4 d. ago Israel calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive

Prime Minister Netanyahu attacked truce mediator Qatar, accusing it of ‘playing both sides’ in talks with Hamas.

Politics