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Asia eyes cheaper oil as Israel-Hamas ceasefire kindles hope for calm

Traders are watching to see if the deal will lead to safer shipping routes and renewed progress on Iran’s nuclear negotiations.

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Israel air strikes in Lebanon continue despite Gaza ceasefire deal

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‘Nothing left’: Palestinians return to rubble in Gaza as truce takes effect

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Editorial | Gaza ceasefire must be followed up with recognition of Palestine

Amid numerous sticking points, if Israelis and Palestinians are to live together in peace, there must be a two-state solution.

11 Oct 2025 - 6:45AM

Palestinian children celebrate at a refugee camp in Nuseirat, in the central Gaza Strip, on October 9. Photo: AFP

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‘War is over’, but will fragile Gaza ceasefire hold amid deep divisions?

Variables such as Trump’s mercurial nature and Israeli and Palestinian politics may affect the durability of the ceasefire, analysts warn.

10 Oct 2025 - 10:35PM

Israel-Gaza war

Gaza ceasefire takes effect as Israeli forces withdraw, thousands return to ruins

Gazans return to devastated homes as ceasefire takes hold and Israeli troops withdraw from key areas in Gaza.

10 Oct 2025 - 8:58PM

Middle East

Asian leaders hail US-led Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal amid cautious optimism

US President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring about peace in Gaza could improve Washington’s standing in Asia, analysts say.

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Palestinians celebrate in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, on Thursday following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a Gaza ceasefire deal. Photo: Xinhua

Donald Trump

Trump’s quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short, at least this time

US president misses out on the prestigious prize amid global controversy and claims of ending seven wars.

10 Oct 2025 - 5:46PM

Israel-Gaza war

Indonesia to block Israeli from competing at gymnastics world championships

The decision to deny visas to Israeli athletes comes after their planned participation sparked intense opposition in country.

10 Oct 2025 - 10:13PM

Malaysia

Hebrew bumper sticker reading ‘Malaysia is our home’ sparks probe, online uproar

Police in Malacca questioned a retiree after the photo of his truck went viral amid sustained public anger over Israel’s actions in Gaza.

10 Oct 2025 - 3:08PMvideocam

An image of the truck’s sticker, which translates to ‘Malaysia is our home’. Photo: X

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Trump’s Gaza deal forged by diplomacy blitz, help from Arab and Muslim allies

Senior US officials say Hamas viewed the hostages as a liability - while the US seized on regional fury with Israel to secure first phase deal.

10 Oct 2025 - 11:38AM

A child watches a person wearing a mask depicting US President Donald Trump as relatives and supporters of Israeli hostages celebrate in Tel Aviv after the announcement of a deal. Photo: AP

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End to Gaza hostilities looms after Israel government approves deal with Hamas

Approval sets a 24-hour clock for hostilities to suspend and 72 hours for the release of all remaining Israeli hostages.

10 Oct 2025 - 10:18AM

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US sending about 200 troops to Israel to support Gaza ceasefire deal

US Central Command will set up a ‘civil-military coordination centre’ to help with the flow of aid, as well as logistics and security.

10 Oct 2025 - 7:57AMvideocam

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Trump to head to Middle East, says hostages to be freed Monday or Tuesday

The US president will travel to the region to celebrate the Gaza peace deal’s first phase after Israel ratified the ceasefire framework.

10 Oct 2025 - 10:32AM

People celebrate in Tel Aviv on Thursday following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan . Photo: AP

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Palestinian Authority plans for major role in post-war Gaza despite US blueprint

The Palestinian Authority seeks a pivotal role in post-war Gaza, leveraging Arab support despite Trump’s sidelining and Israeli opposition.

10 Oct 2025 - 1:20AM

A displaced Palestinian child waves the Palestinian national flag at the Bureij camp for refugees in the central Gaza Strip on September 22. Photo: AFP

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Israel and Hamas sign ceasefire and hostage deal, sparking hope for peace in Gaza

The ceasefire will take effect after ratification by Netanyahu’s government, which meets after Thursday’s security cabinet session.

9 Oct 2025 - 11:33PMvideocam

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‘They’re coming back’: Israelis await return of Gaza hostages

Jubilant Israelis in Tel Aviv celebrate a hostage release deal with Hamas, marking a hopeful step towards ending the two-year conflict.

9 Oct 2025 - 9:00PM

Donald Trump

Explainer | How Donald Trump pulled off his Gaza deal

Trump’s secret diplomacy led to a Gaza deal, pressuring Israel’s Netanyahu and leveraging Arab support, aiming for a Nobel Peace Prize.

9 Oct 2025 - 8:03PM

US President Donald Trump speaks at a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House last month. Photo: EPA

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Israel and Hamas agree to first phase of Trump’s Gaza peace plan

The accord, reached after the war’s second anniversary, sets the stage for a ceasefire and the release of living hostages.

9 Oct 2025 - 12:48PMvideocam

US-China relations

US adds Chinese companies to blacklist over drone parts tied to Hamas, Houthis

Washington cites security risks as Beijing vows countermeasures amid renewed Trump-Xi diplomacy.

9 Oct 2025 - 3:43AMvideocam

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Hamas submits prisoner list to Israel amid ‘optimism’ of Gaza talks

The talks in Egypt continue amid the unresolved issue of disarmament, as Hamas insists it will not disarm before Israel’s occupation ends.

8 Oct 2025 - 9:11PM

A poster depicting Israeli hostage Alon Ohel is displayed in Re’im, southern Israel, at the Gaza border, in February 2024. Photo: AFP

Indonesia

Did Indonesia fall into ‘diplomatic trap’ over Trump’s Gaza peace plan?

Indonesia may have been ‘too hasty’ in endorsing Trump’s plan that appears to favour Israeli and US interests over those of Palestinians.

8 Oct 2025 - 6:30PM

People take part in a protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza on the second anniversary of the war, outside the US embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Malaysia

Toilet water, snatched hijabs: Malaysian activists recount Israeli detention

Malaysians who were part of a Gaza aid flotilla say they were humiliated and denied basic rights, forcing them to drink from a toilet.

8 Oct 2025 - 2:49PM

Israel-Gaza war

Trump says ‘real chance’ to end Gaza war, Hamas seeks US guarantees

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas are being held in Egypt, as the region marks the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks.

8 Oct 2025 - 10:13AM

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Israel shells Gaza on war anniversary, amid Hamas talks on Trump plan

Trump’s plan offers hope amid ongoing conflict and devastation, but ceasefire hopes remain uncertain.

7 Oct 2025 - 10:09PM

sraeli army tanks and armoured personnel carriers are stationed near war-damaged buildings in Gaza City, on October 3. Photo: AP

Israel-Gaza war

US gave over US$21 billion in military aid to Israel since Gaza war began: report

Study released on the two-year anniversary of the war shows US support was key to sustaining Israel’s campaign against Hamas.

7 Oct 2025 - 7:11PM

A bomb falls towards al-Ruya Tower in Gaza City during an Israeli strike on September 8, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

Israel, Hamas hold indirect talks in Egypt on eve of Gaza war anniversary

Ceasefire hopes rise as parties agree on most first-phase terms, despite ongoing Gaza strikes.

7 Oct 2025 - 1:08PM

Israel-Gaza war

Thunberg deported from Israel, as Gaza activists allege mistreatment

Some activists from the flotilla alleged sleep deprivation, lack of water and food, as well as some being beaten, an allegation Israel denied.

7 Oct 2025 - 2:01AM

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