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US President Donald Trump at the signing ceremony with Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President FelixTshisekedi in Washington. Photo: AP

Africa

Trump praises African leaders, who sign his deal as fighting continues

‘Historic’ agreement aims to end conflict in eastern DR Congo and unlock access to the region’s critical mineral reserves for the US.

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Israel-Gaza war

Israel receives body from Hamas, says Rafah crossing could soon open

4 Dec 2025 - 3:56AM

Russia

As Asia’s oil markets eye Ukraine-Russia peace deal, will prices fall further?

27 Nov 2025 - 5:46PM

Pakistan

Can mediators prevent war between Afghanistan, Pakistan as tensions spike?

Prolonged proxy warfare could create space for terrorist groups such as Isis-K to regenerate and plot overseas attacks, analysts warn.

27 Nov 2025 - 5:36PMvideocam

Residents clear debris from houses destroyed in air strikes in Khost, Afghanistan, on Tuesday. Photo: EPA

India

Economics above politics? India and Canada to resume trade agreement talks

While their ties plunged in 2023 over the death of a Sikh separatist, they are keen to restart trade talks due to US tariffs, analysts say.

25 Nov 2025 - 4:05PMvideocam

Icons and Influencers

Legacy of Vogue Italia’s Franca Sozzani honoured at inaugural Franca Fund Gala

Co-hosted by Anna Wintour, the event included a fundraising auction and drew guests including Gisele Bündchen and Miuccia Prada.

24 Nov 2025 - 5:17PM

China exports

China strengthens global drone dominance with record orders at Dubai Airshow

The country already dominates global patent applications for drones, one report shows, and manufacturers are rapidly expanding overseas.

24 Nov 2025 - 11:42PMvideocam

Workers prepare the EHang eVTOL EH126-S to fly in Guangzhou in southern China’s Guangdong province on November 3. Photo: AP

Fashion

Fashion Trust Arabia 2025: which emerging designers won at this year’s awards?

The awards honoured MENA designers, drew celebrities including Lindsay Lohan, and were hosted by Queen Latifah.

24 Nov 2025 - 11:22AM

Banking & finance

Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia set to launch US$1 billion fund, Paul Chan says

A ‘major Saudi development company’ will host a roadshow in Hong Kong next month to seek strategic partners, financial secretary says.

18 Nov 2025 - 4:58PM

Israel-Gaza war

UN Security Council approves Trump plan for the future of Gaza

There were 13 votes in favour of the Gaza resolution, but both Russia and China abstained.

18 Nov 2025 - 5:17PM

The Gaza Strip has been largely reduced to rubble after two years of fighting, sparked by Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

Netanyahu faces backlash for leading Israel’s October 7 probe

Critics claim the probe lacks independence, and that Netanyahu is evading responsibility by overseeing the probe himself.

18 Nov 2025 - 3:04AM

A mask mocking Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is placed on the street in Tel Aviv during a demonstrate against him and in support of establishing a state commission of inquiry into Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attacks. Photo: AFP

Israel-Gaza war

Hamas tightens grip on Gaza despite Trump’s ceasefire plan

Hamas reasserts control in Gaza with price controls and fees, raising doubts over Trump’s transition plan and its promise to disarm and step down.

14 Nov 2025 - 8:39PMvideocam

Olympics

Opinion | Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area must seize chance to bid for 2036 Olympics

With the IOC having paused the bidding process, it is a good time to investigate the feasibility of hosting the event and to align stakeholders.

7 Nov 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay aims to buy back HK$6.96 billion stake held by Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways seeks to sell all 643.07 million shares following major partnership expansion with China Southern Airlines.

7 Nov 2025 - 12:20AM

Cathay says it plans to fund the deal with internal resources and existing credit lines Photo: Jonathan Wong

China's economic recovery

China’s digital competitiveness hits high amid trade-splintering worries: survey

China’s R&D and tech innovation boost its digital competitiveness, but geopolitical headwinds pose growth risks, according to Swiss academic institute.

4 Nov 2025 - 5:36PMvideocam

China has reached an all-time high of 12th place among 69 economies in terms of overall digital competitiveness, according to new findings by the International Institute for Management Development. Image: Shutterstock

Israel-Gaza war

Turkey and Muslim allies say Palestinian self-rule is key to Gaza’s future

Turkey hosts ministerial meeting to discuss US-brokered Gaza ceasefire and long-term solutions to the conflict.

4 Nov 2025 - 11:04AMvideocam

Diplomacy

Opinion | Diplomacy in the age of populism is fast, fickle and unbound by the rules of old

Swift, informal deals can quickly defuse crises, but without a new rules-based order, global stability is being held hostage to chance.

2 Nov 2025 - 10:00AMvideocam

China’s private sector

Labubu maker Pop Mart pushes into Middle East with first Qatar store

The Chinese toymaker expects overseas revenue to surpass domestic sales by the end of this year.

30 Oct 2025 - 10:04PM

Pop Mart’s first store in the Middle East is at Hamad International Airport in Doha, capital of Qatar. Photo: Handout

Britain

UK seals US$11 billion Eurofighter sale deal with Nato ally Turkey

Britain’s defence ministry described the order, which involves 20 Eurofighter Typhoons, as the ‘biggest fighter jet deal in a generation’.

28 Oct 2025 - 2:56PM

India

Why India’s Modi skipped Asean summit in Malaysia

Crucial state elections in Bihar and avoiding an ‘awkward situation’ with Trump among likely factors for Modi’s decision, analysts say.

27 Oct 2025 - 7:30PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong start-ups have ‘high hopes’ for Saudi trip as Paul Chan heads to FII

Hong Kong firms eye expansion, with finance chief leading a high-powered delegation to Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh.

27 Oct 2025 - 7:31AM

The delegation will visit Riyadh for this year’s FII conference. Photo: Reuters

Pakistan

Afghan, Pakistani negotiators to strengthen truce in Istanbul

Islamabad has repeatedly accused its Afghan neighbour of ‘harbouring’ groups it views as ‘terrorist’, primarily the Pakistani Taliban, which Kabul denies.

25 Oct 2025 - 6:24PM

Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif (right) and Afghan Defence Minister Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob shake hands after signing a ceasefire agreement in Doha, Qatar, on Sunday. Photo: AP

Banking & finance

Citic Securities rides Hong Kong’s IPO wave, sponsoring dozens of firms

As hedge funds and long-only investors pour into listings, bank’s Hong Kong unit expands to meet demand, head of investment banking says.

22 Oct 2025 - 8:35AM

Israel-Gaza war

Can J.D. Vance’s visit to Israel cement Gaza’s fragile ceasefire?

Despite recent flare-ups, the US vice-president says the truce is going ‘better than I expected’.

22 Oct 2025 - 5:20AM

India

‘Reason to be together’: India, Brazil boost ties amid US tariff tensions

Cooperation in ‘complementary strengths’ such as green energy could help advance efforts to limit global warming, observers say.

21 Oct 2025 - 8:00AM

Employees inspect solar panels installed at a food processing plant in Greater Noida. India and Brazil have agreed to raise bilateral trade and expand cooperation in sectors spanning automobiles, IT, clean energy and agriculture. Photo: AFP

Israel

Is Israel’s ‘lessfire’ truce in Lebanon the model for Gaza?

Israel continues near-daily attacks in southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah taking hold 11 months ago.

21 Oct 2025 - 12:07AMvideocam

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on Dahiyeh in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon in April. Photo: AP

Pakistan

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to ceasefire after deadly fighting

Mediated by Qatar and Turkey, the truce came into effect immediately and is intended to pause hostilities that killed dozens and injured hundreds.

19 Oct 2025 - 7:52PM

Pakistan

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after Doha peace talks

The two sides are seeking a way forward after border clashes killed dozens and wounded hundreds.

19 Oct 2025 - 2:05PMvideocam

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