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Asean
Asean accuses Israel of ‘openly committing genocide’, demands end to Gaza war
The bloc wants the US and others to end the war swiftly and says Israel has carried out relentless assaults in Gaza with impunity.
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Israel-Gaza war
EU and Israel agree to ‘expand’ Gaza aid access amid humanitarian crisis
10 Jul 2025 - 8:48PM
China-Middle East relations
China likely to strengthen backing for Iran as it looks to secure interests
10 Jul 2025 - 4:59PM
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Israel-Gaza war
US sanctions UN human rights expert critical of Israel’s war in Gaza
Francesca Albanese, who has called Israel’s Gaza war ‘genocidal’, dismisses US sanctions as ‘mafia style intimidation’.
10 Jul 2025 - 1:58PM
Middle East
Ship attacked by Houthis sinks in Red Sea, 10 of 25 mostly Filipino crew rescued
Rescuers search for missing crew from Red Sea attack as US alleges Yemen rebels ‘kidnapped’ them.
10 Jul 2025 - 5:02PM
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It’s time for business to stop profiting from Israel’s ‘economy of genocide’
A UN report has exposed dozens of corporations making money from the atrocities being committed across Palestinian territories.
10 Jul 2025 - 9:00AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages in ‘difficult’ Gaza truce talks
The US has signalled its belief that an agreement for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel will be struck before the end of the week.
10 Jul 2025 - 2:21PM
SCMP Highlights
China deflation worries, top Chinese oncologist’s death: SCMP daily highlights
From Brazil and India uniting against Trump to China’s ‘great green wall’ in Inner Mongolia, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
9 Jul 2025 - 10:44PM
United States
Musk’s AI company scrubs posts after Grok chatbot makes antisemitic remarks
The incident, which included praise for Hitler, adds to a string of controversies for Grok, developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI.
10 Jul 2025 - 1:14PM
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China-Middle East relations
China denies giving Iran air defence systems after conflict with Israel
Beijing responds to media reports by saying it ‘never exports weapons to countries engaged in warfare’.
9 Jul 2025 - 5:01PM
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Middle East
Ship attacked in Red Sea after Houthis claim earlier bulk carrier sinking
Liberian-flagged cargo ship hit Monday, marking the second assault on a vessel in about 24 hours.
8 Jul 2025 - 3:41PM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel’s Netanyahu says he nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
At White House dinner, Israeli prime minister praises Trump for promoting peace efforts in multiple regions.
8 Jul 2025 - 9:59AM
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Syria
US revoking ‘terrorist’ designation for Syria’s HTS
Syria’s new leadership has sought to rebuild ties with the international community.
8 Jul 2025 - 12:15PM
Israel-Iran conflict
‘They did try’: Iranian president says Israel attempted to assassinate him
Iran’s Pezeshkian tells Tucker Carlson about alleged attempt on his life, and blames Israel’s Netanyahu for ‘forever wars’ in Middle East.
8 Jul 2025 - 3:56PM
South Korea
What can South Korea learn from Israel-Iran war for its own air defence?
Even Israel’s advanced Iron Dome defence system was pierced by Iranian projectiles, highlighting vulnerabilities Seoul must now confront.
7 Jul 2025 - 9:41AM
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Middle East
Israeli military strikes targets at Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen
Two missiles were launched from Yemen towards Israel just hours later, the Israeli army said.
7 Jul 2025 - 10:54AM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel’s Netanyahu says he believes Trump can help seal Gaza ceasefire deal
US president says deal could lead to the release of ‘quite a few hostages’ as sides weigh 60-day truce.
7 Jul 2025 - 9:16AM
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China-Middle East relations
Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs, but avoid direct mention of US, Israel
Brics nations meeting in Brazil take aim at ‘unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures’, urge end to ‘the cycle of violence’ in the Middle East.
7 Jul 2025 - 4:59PM
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Middle East
Crew abandons commercial ship attacked in the Red Sea, UK military says
Greek-operated bulk carrier Magic Seas attacked with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades, bomb-carrying drone boats.
7 Jul 2025 - 2:51PM
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US politician claims China is spreading antisemitism. Really
Democrat Congressman Jared Moskowitz says China is following the ‘Nazi playbook’ by using TikTok to ‘brainwash’ American youth.
6 Jul 2025 - 9:00PM
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Middle East
Hezbollah will not disarm or surrender under threat from Israel
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the Lebanese militant group will only disarm after Israel’s aggression stops first.
6 Jul 2025 - 5:52PM
Australia
Australian court charges alleged Melbourne synagogue arsonist
Angelo Loras, 34, was charged with arson, endangering life and property damage. He was also charged with possessing a ‘controlled weapon’.
6 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM
Israel-Gaza war
Israel to send delegation to Gaza talks despite ‘unacceptable’ Hamas demands
The militants say they have responded to a US-backed ceasefire proposal in a ‘positive spirit’, but concerns over humanitarian aid remain.
6 Jul 2025 - 7:36AM
Israel-Iran conflict
Iran’s supreme leader makes first public appearance since war with Israel began
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, thought to have been under heavy security during the conflict, attended a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.
6 Jul 2025 - 12:25PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says 2 US aid workers hurt in grenade attack
The injured Americans are receiving medical treatment after the incident at a food distribution site in Khan Younis.
6 Jul 2025 - 12:35AM
Iran
Did the US really ‘obliterate’ Iran’s nuclear ambitions, or just UN oversight?
The whereabouts of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium is now a mystery. The UN’s nuclear watchdog says it has ‘nothing’ to go on.
5 Jul 2025 - 4:30PM
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China-Middle East relations
China’s Wang Yi urges new international deal on Iran after US, Israeli attacks
The top diplomat also warns of potential ‘nuclear disaster’, saying strikes on Iranian facilities set ‘bad precedent’.
5 Jul 2025 - 5:33PM
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Australia
Arson hits Australian synagogue amid surge in antisemitic attacks
A wave of antisemitic attacks has roiled the country since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023.
5 Jul 2025 - 2:57PM
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