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World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Watch Trump showcase his ‘Board of Peace’ after Greenland climbdown
Donald Trump has extended invitations to dozens of nations and hinted at the board’s future role as conflict mediator - with him as chairman.
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China aunties teach qigong exercises to fliers at Cairo airport during flight delay
21 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Donald Trump
Allies tepid on joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as countries study invites
20 Jan 2026 - 12:29PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel objects to composition of Trump-led Gaza ‘board of peace’
PM Netanyahu says the unveiling of the board was not coordinated with Israel and contradicted his government’s policy.
18 Jan 2026 - 2:05AM
Brics
Testing the waters: is Brics evolving into a security alliance?
The first naval exercises under the ‘Brics plus’ banner saw Brazil, Egypt, China, Russia and South Africa take part. India did not.
17 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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Pakistan
Pakistan’s arms deals cleared for take-off as orders soar for JF-17 jets
The jets, co-produced with China, proved their worth during the India-Pakistan tensions, when they destroyed an S-400 air defence system.
16 Jan 2026 - 11:12AM
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United States
US halts visas for 75 countries indefinitely; China not on the list
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing from January 21, affecting applicants worldwide while exempting key visa categories.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:43AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Hamas says will dissolve its Gaza government when Palestinian body takes over
Militant group agrees to cede power to technocratic committee under Trump-brokered plan, but silence remains over disarmament.
12 Jan 2026 - 11:17AM
Saudi Arabia
US allies Saudi Arabia, UAE risk a split in Middle East over competing visions
A ‘new order’ is emerging as Abu Dhabi-backed separatist allies clash with pro-Riyadh governments in the region.
8 Jan 2026 - 5:21PM
Israel-Gaza war
Angelina Jolie visits Egyptian side of Gaza’s Rafah crossing
‘What needs to happen is clear: the ceasefire must hold and access must be sustained, safe and urgently scaled up,’ the actress said of Gaza.
3 Jan 2026 - 7:26AM
Keir Starmer
Starmer under fire for activist’s return from Egypt as old posts resurface
Prime minister faces criticism from Jewish groups and Britain’s opposition over Alaa Abdel-Fattah’s return to the UK.
29 Dec 2025 - 10:31AM
Israel
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland enrages Somalia, African Union
Several other countries also condemned Israel’s decision and Trump stated his opposition to US recognition of the breakaway state.
27 Dec 2025 - 10:14AM
Hong Kong economy
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Frenzy around Hong Kong Palace Museum’s Egyptian show offers food for thought
The episode is a reminder to all of us to give our policies and plans time to bear fruit, allowing room for creative thinking and recovery from mistakes.
22 Dec 2025 - 6:30AM
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China-Africa relations
Chinese workers return to Africa as lucrative job opportunities beckon
Large-scale, China-backed projects entice contract workers to take up posts in some African nations, while political instability keeps others away.
21 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
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Africa
UN says Sudan’s RSF killed 1,000 civilians in horrific 3-day attack on camp
New report details three days of terror at the Zamzam displacement camp in April, citing mass executions and gang rapes.
19 Dec 2025 - 3:11PM
The Philippines
Philippines to get up to US$3.5 billion defence aid to counter ‘serious threats’
A US senator says the support for Manila and other allies reflects the threats posed by China and its partners in the ‘axis of aggressors’.
18 Dec 2025 - 10:12PM
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China-Japan relations
Japan defined its stance on Taiwan but Beijing is angered by what it didn’t say
Tokyo ‘deliberately sidestepped the important information that they are territories Japan has stolen’: Chinese foreign ministry.
16 Dec 2025 - 9:37PM
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Archaeology and palaeontology
Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of prominent pharaoh in Luxor
The giant statues, toppled by an earthquake in about 1200 BC, were meticulously pieced back together in a project that lasted about two decades.
15 Dec 2025 - 10:56AM
China-Africa relations
Entrepreneurs vie for Africa’s Business Heroes titles in start-up bonanza
Record 32,000 applications from 54 nations vie for seventh Africa’s Business Heroes awards to recognise 100 start-ups over 10 years.
14 Dec 2025 - 9:38AM
History
This man has gone viral for his resemblance to an ancient Egyptian king
Egyptian influencer Youssef Mohamed hopes his resemblance to Pharaoh Akhenaten fuels further interest in ancient Egyptian history.
7 Dec 2025 - 5:15PM
Israel-Gaza war
Gaza truce incomplete without ‘full withdrawal’ by Israel: Qatar PM
Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani says Qatar and fellow truce guarantors are ‘getting together’ to advance the next phase of the deal.
6 Dec 2025 - 9:52PM
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Tourism
Egypt’s Saint Catherine town is getting an overhaul. Not everyone is happy
A US$300 million project is under way to draw tourists to the biblical mountain town, but experts fear more harm is being done than good.
6 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
China trade
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The return of Red Sea shipping: 3 scenarios for Chinese trade
Houthi rebels have signalled a halt in attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, allowing a possible end to costly detours.
5 Dec 2025 - 1:04AM
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South Korea
Chinese tourists pivot to South Korea, Thailand amid Japan travel ban
Spat began when Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi suggested potential military intervention in Taiwan Strait, leading Beijing to issue a travel warning.
4 Dec 2025 - 5:06PM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel receives body from Hamas, says Rafah crossing could soon open
The handover of the final two deceased hostages is an important condition of the first part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
4 Dec 2025 - 3:56AM
Banking & finance
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How yuan internationalisation is helping to close the climate finance gap
Through fast-growing markets for yuan-denominated bonds, China is showing it can support sustainability projects across the Global South.
3 Dec 2025 - 8:30PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Egypt trains hundreds of Palestinian officers to police post-war Gaza
Palestinian movements have agreed to a force of around 10,000 officers but Israel opposes Hamas or Palestinian Authority involvement in Gaza.
30 Nov 2025 - 11:52AM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong fire disaster brings victim ID unit’s grim task back into focus
Officers from the police force’s Disaster Victim Identification Unit have been deployed at the scene of Tai Po blaze.
2 Dec 2025 - 5:03PM
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