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Protesters demand an end to ICE enforcement, among other issues in New York last month. Photo: AFP

Indonesian students in US fear immigration crackdown over political views

Concerns have heightened after an Indonesian student had his US visa revoked and was allegedly detained over his political activism.

2 May 2025 - 5:00PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Activists say Israeli drones hit aid boat heading for Gaza

2 May 2025 - 4:38PM

War and conflict

Israeli military attacks target near Syria’s presidential palace

2 May 2025 - 8:15PM

As nuclear talks stall, Trump threatens sanctions on anyone who buys Iran oil

Such a move could escalate tensions with China – Iran’s leading customer – when ties are already strained over tariffs.

2 May 2025 - 1:15PM

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural near the former US embassy in a street in Tehran, Iran, on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE

War and conflict

Israel strikes Syria, saying it hit group that attacked Druze

Israel says it carried out a ‘warning operation’ to protect minority group amid sectarian violence.

1 May 2025 - 3:05PM

Iran hangs man as ‘high ranking’ Israeli spy after trial

Mohsen Langarneshin was implicated in the killing of Guards colonel Sayyad Khodaei, who was gunned down in May 2022.

1 May 2025 - 12:19AMvideocam

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UK military launches air strikes with US targeting Yemen’s Houthis

Britain says intelligence identified buildings used by the Houthis to make drones.

30 Apr 2025 - 11:11AM

On April 18, an American strike on the Ras Isa fuel port killed at least 74 people and wounded 171 others. Photo: Al-Masirah TV via Reuters

Artificial intelligence

Pony.ai partners with Tencent to provide robotaxi services on WeChat

With access to more than a billion users on Tencent’s platforms, Pony.ai is set to significantly boost its revenue potential.

29 Apr 2025 - 8:00PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong courts Middle East tourists with ‘high-end’ sports offerings

Government touts Hong Kong’s competitive advantages in attractions such as horse racing and yacht tourism.

29 Apr 2025 - 7:36PM

Israel-Gaza war

Amnesty accuses Israel of ‘live-streamed genocide’ against Gaza Palestinians

Israel has rejected accusations of genocide from Amnesty International, other rights groups and some states in its war in Gaza.

29 Apr 2025 - 9:50AM

A woman reacts near the bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes. Photo: Reuters

China-Middle East relations

Syria’s foreign minister wants to ‘strengthen relations’ with China

At UN meeting, Asaad al-Shaibani said Syria willing to build ‘strategic partnership’ with China, a key backer of ousted ruler Assad.

29 Apr 2025 - 4:33AM

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Monday. Photo: AFP

Israel’s security chief to step down on June 15, defusing battle with Netanyahu

Netanyahu moved to fire Shin Bet’s Ronen Bar last month over ‘crisis of confidence’ surrounding Hamas’ attacks, sparking uproar in Israel.

29 Apr 2025 - 2:45AM

Iran rebuffs Israel’s demand for giving up nuclear programme in US talks

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel’s ‘fantasy that it can dictate what Iran may or may not do is detached from reality’.

28 Apr 2025 - 6:18PMvideocam

US strike on Yemen facility holding migrants kills dozens, Houthis say

The Trump administration has intensified military operations targeting Iran-backed Houthi forces.

28 Apr 2025 - 5:01PM

A wounded African migrant who was at the detention facility allegedly struck by the US. Photo: Al-Masirah TV via EPA-EFE

Maldives joins Malaysia in call for ‘legitimate’ Palestinian state amid Gaza war

The Maldives reiterated call for a Palestinian state comes two weeks after the island nation implemented an entry ban on Israeli passport holders.

28 Apr 2025 - 3:51PM

The InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. The Maldives backs the idea of Palestinian statehood, aligning with Malaysia’s stance against Israeli actions.

Photo: Leona Liu

US says Yemen strikes have hit 800 targets, killing hundreds of Houthis

The US has hammered the Houthis with near-daily air strikes since March 15 in an operation dubbed ‘Rough Rider’.

28 Apr 2025 - 12:47PM

Israel-Gaza war

Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs for third time since ceasefire

Israel says Beirut strike targeted a Hezbollah storage facility for precision-guided missiles.

28 Apr 2025 - 2:44PM

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s largest flex-office provider seeks deals with landlords

Partnering with International Workplace Group ‘makes a lot of sense to tap into growing demand for hybrid working’, CEO says.

27 Apr 2025 - 1:32PM

Skyscrapers in Hong Kong’s Central district. Photo: Shutterstock

Israel-Gaza war

Hamas says open to releasing all hostages for 5-year Gaza truce

The militants have consistently demanded that a deal must lead to the war’s end, full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a surge in aid.

27 Apr 2025 - 6:31AM

Israel-Gaza war

Palestinian president Abbas appoints aide as potential successor

Hussein al-Sheikh has been named the PLO’s first-ever vice-president and will be acting head if Abbas dies or steps down.

27 Apr 2025 - 4:46AM

At least 40 killed, 1,000 injured in Iran port explosion

The cause of the blast is not confirmed, but an official blames the poor storage of chemicals at Bandar Abbas.

27 Apr 2025 - 11:59PM

Smoke from a fatal explosion is seen at a port near Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Saturday. Photo: via AP

Yemen prepares ‘biggest offensive ever’ against Houthi rebels with US support

Yemen is reportedly launching an offensive against Houthi rebels to reclaim key ports and diminish the influence of the Iranian-aligned group.

26 Apr 2025 - 7:30PMvideocam

Yemeni soldiers brandish their weapons as they take part in an offensive in the southern province of Shabwa in 2014. Photo: AFP

US-China trade war

Crunch time for China’s solar panels as Trump’s 3,521% tariffs loom

Chinese firms have been exporting from offshore factories to beat US tariffs for a decade, and Washington is determined to shut the loophole.

27 Apr 2025 - 9:43AMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

UN’s WFP says all Gaza food stocks depleted amid Israel’s aid block

The World Food Programme says its kitchens are expected to ‘fully run out of food in the coming days’.

26 Apr 2025 - 9:08AM

The cost of Trump taking on Houthis: losing drones worth US$200 million

The US president has pledged to use ‘overwhelming lethal force’ until the rebels stop attacking Red Sea ships.

25 Apr 2025 - 12:30PMvideocam

A plume of smoke billows above buildings following US air strikes on a neighbourhood in Sanaa, Yemen, on April 24. Photo: EPA-EFE

Xpeng-backed maker of EV dump trucks plans US$30 million Hong Kong IPO

The Shanghai-based company is selling 13 million shares at HK$18 each, with trading to start on May 7.

25 Apr 2025 - 12:13PM

Hong Kong’s IPO market remains resilient, with more than 100 companies waiting to list in the city since late 2024. Photo: Jelly Tse

Trump to be interviewed by Atlantic editor who exposed ‘Signalgate’ chat

Jeffrey Goldberg was mistakenly added to a group chat in which top US officials shared secret military strike plans.

25 Apr 2025 - 2:03AMvideocam

US-China relations

Unpredictable Trump leaves China struggling to respond to US foreign policy

American leader’s erratic approach to Ukraine and Middle East means challenges for stability-fixated Beijing amid its shifting Moscow ties.

25 Apr 2025 - 1:06AMvideocam

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