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Israel-Gaza war
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ debuts with Gaza pledge as war threat looms elsewhere
The US president gathers global allies to fund Gaza’s reconstruction while issuing a final 10-day warning to Iran.
20 Feb 2026 - 10:04AM
South Korea
South Korea to observe first, decide later on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
18 Feb 2026 - 4:45PM
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Australia
Australian police recover stolen Egyptian artefacts after museum heist
16 Feb 2026 - 3:12PM
Middle East
UAE-Saudi rift over security threats push Arab mediators to act
Bahrain and Egypt are attempting to mend ties between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, after a public falling out in December.
14 Feb 2026 - 9:22PM
China-Africa relations
As China seeks to globalise the yuan, it finds a new vehicle in Africa
Africa Finance Corporation executive says entering Chinese capital markets is a ‘natural evolution’.
13 Feb 2026 - 1:36PM
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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Letters
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Why cardiovascular health is an economic imperative for Asia
Readers discuss a quiet threat to regional economies, conflicts over port facilities in Panama and Australia, and Malaysia-Indonesia border demarcation.
12 Feb 2026 - 11:30AM
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Energy
Russian oil tankers list Singapore as destination amid sanctions, shift to China
Move comes as India is set to scale back or halt Russian oil imports after a recent US trade deal left China as Russia’s main customer.
10 Feb 2026 - 1:54AM
Israel
Israel kills 4 suspected militants in Gaza’s Rafah despite ceasefire
Air strikes killed 24 in Gaza last Wednesday, with the Israeli military saying it was in response to one of its officers being wounded by enemy gunfire.
9 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM
Iran
US-Iran nuclear talks set for Oman amid rising Middle East tensions
Planned talks moving from Turkey after a US jet downs an Iranian drone, though the role of regional Arab allies remains in limbo.
4 Feb 2026 - 10:11PM
Israel-Gaza war
Gaza’s Rafah crossing sees ‘limited’ reopening amid truce, but challenges remain
Restoring the Rafah-Egypt crossing is a vital milestone for the peace process, concluding the long closure enforced by the Israeli military.
2 Feb 2026 - 7:49PM
China trade
New expansion rules: Chinese firms seeking salvation abroad urged to ‘go local’
Industry stalwarts such as Gree stress cultural integration and warn against exporting insular enclaves – in other words, leave the personal chef behind.
1 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 30, including children at tent camp: hospitals
The latest fatalities came hours before the Rafah crossing, on Gaza’s border with Egypt, was due to open.
31 Jan 2026 - 11:54PM
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Accidents and personal safety
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2006 Egypt bus tragedy leaves 14 Hong Kong tourists dead – SCMP archive
On this day 20 years ago, a holiday bus ran off a highway in Egypt and rolled over, killing 14 Hong Kong tourists and hurting 30 others.
31 Jan 2026 - 1:00PM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel offers ‘limited’ Rafah reopening after nearly 2-year Gaza border shutdown
The reopening is part of phase two of the US ceasefire. Previously, it was Gaza’s main crossing for people and trade with Egypt.
30 Jan 2026 - 9:39PM
TV shows and streaming video
YouTube star IShowSpeed shows ‘another Africa’ on his 20-country tour
African-American influencer has busted cliches by showing a continent ‘on the move’ during his trip, which has resonated with fans at home.
29 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
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China-Africa relations
Chinese loans to Africa down by nearly 50 per cent as priorities shift
Report says the decline highlights a ‘more selective phase of engagement’ by Beijing.
26 Jan 2026 - 5:24PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel launches ‘large-scale operation’ to locate last hostage in Gaza
Israel’s Netanyahu conditions the opening of Gaza’s vital southern border on the recovery of Ran Gvili’s remains.
26 Jan 2026 - 1:47PM
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Saudi Arabia
‘Anything can happen’: Saudi-UAE rift risks tearing Middle East apart
The Gulf neighbours have turned from friends to foes, fighting proxy wars across the region and forcing global powers to pick a side.
25 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel to empty Gaza of Palestinians with ‘more out than in’ policy: sources
As the Rafah crossing reopens next week, sources say Israel aims for a net outflow of Palestinians by blocking returns, raising fears of forced exile.
23 Jan 2026 - 10:07PM
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World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Watch Trump showcase his ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos
Donald Trump has extended invitations to dozens of nations and hinted at the board’s future role as conflict mediator - with him as chairman.
22 Jan 2026 - 6:38PM
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Trending in China
China aunties teach qigong exercises to fliers at Cairo airport during flight delay
Foreigners join in as middle-aged Chinese women set about taking stress of travelling with pain-relieving dance moves.
21 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Donald Trump
Allies tepid on joining Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ as countries study invites
Some leaders sign on to the Trump-chaired body, but initial reaction from two key allies, France and Canada, was lukewarm.
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
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