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Chinese drones carry 180 tonnes of steel and concrete up mountain

Heavy-lift drones, seen here in footage from state broadcaster CCTV, transport materials to build electricity transmission towers in a mountainous area of Yunnan province in southwest China. Photo: CCTV

Science

Chinese scientists break design ‘curse’ that killed US Navy’s drone programme

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Trending in China

Chinese mum ties mentally disabled son to herself while working, draws attention

A Chinese mother attaches her mentally disabled son to herself while she works to prevent him from wandering, attracting public attention. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China Economy

China approving innovative drugs at record pace, shifting momentum from West

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Employees package medicine at a pharmaceutical company in China’s Shaanxi province. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

Explainer | What do we know about the site of China’s mega dam in Tibet and what is its significance?

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The project aims to harness the hydropower of the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet. Photo: Getty Images
A Palestinian girl reacts as she receives lentil soup at a food distribution point in Gaza City on Friday. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

UK, France and Germany say Gaza ‘humanitarian catastrophe must end now’

Amid fears of mass starvation, leaders of the three nations are demanding that Israel allow unrestricted aid into the area.

Israel-Gaza war

Trump says Hamas doesn’t want Gaza deal: ‘I think they want to die’

Israel-Gaza war

Macron says France will recognise Palestinian state, angering Israel

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Israel-Gaza war

Israel, US recall teams from Gaza talks; US accuses Hamas of lacking ‘good faith’

US envoy accuses Hamas of undermining negotiations; focus shifts to ‘alternative options’ for hostage release and humanitarian relief.

Talks have been bogged down over competing demands for ending the war in Gaza. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Israeli official says Hamas submits ‘workable’ Gaza ceasefire proposal

The latest talks come amid warnings of ‘mass starvation’ in Gaza and calls for a full withdrawal of Israeli troops.

Israel-Gaza war

Mass starvation in Gaza: Israel blames Hamas as global outcry grows

Israel says it’s acting ‘according to international law’, and accuses Hamas of engineering a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

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Israel-Gaza war

More than 100 aid groups warn ‘mass starvation’ spreading across Gaza

Humanitarian crisis deepens as aid workers themselves suffer acute food shortages amid Israel’s blockade.

Palestinian child Yazan Abu Foul, aged 2, is cared for by his mother Naima, as he suffers from severe malnutrition. Photo: EPA
Wealth Report

Regulatory changes and other measures are driving growth in Hong Kong IPOs

A wave of reforms is driving growth in IPO listings in Hong Kong, with experts including Deloitte China’s Edward Au bullish on further growth through the rest of the year.

Israel-Gaza war

Israeli far-right leaders discuss ‘riviera’ plans for war-ravaged Gaza

As Palestinians face dire humanitarian conditions, a Knesset meeting discusses luxury resorts and Jewish settlement for Gaza.

Israel-Gaza war

Gaza ‘horror show’: 21 children die from starvation, malnutrition

Hospital director reports grim toll as UN says over 1,000 killed seeking aid in recent weeks.

Palestinians gather to receive food from a charity kitchen in Gaza City. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

WHO says Israeli military attacked staff residence and warehouse in Gaza

Facilities came under attack as Israel sent tanks into Gaza’s Deir al-Balah for the first time.

Illumination flares launched by the Israeli army over Deir al-Balah in central Gaza on Monday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong transport

UAE airline Emirates seeks to wow Hong Kong with premium travel offerings

Airline also stresses pledge to promote tourism highlights in city and Middle East as part of commitment to strengthening mutual collaboration.

Israel-Gaza war

25 Western nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane killing’ of civilians in Gaza

Countries say suffering of Palestinians reaches new depths, but Israel says statement is ‘disconnected from reality’.

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Israel

Israeli military attacks Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah port

The assault on Houthi positions in Yemen’s Hodeidah port targets alleged Iranian weapon transfers, amid ongoing Red Sea shipping attacks by the militants.

Smoke rises from the site of Israeli air strikes in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, Yemen in September 2024. Photo: Reuters
Iran

Iran blames Europe for nuclear deal failure ahead of first talks since US strikes

Iran has accused European powers of non-compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, contributing to its collapse ahead of talks in Istanbul on Friday.

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Pictures of Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists and others killed in Israeli strikes, at a cemetery in southern Iran. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Israel military poised to assault last Gaza town as truce talks stall

Israel tells Palestinians to leave Deir al-Balah, an area previously untouched due to concerns about hostages.

Syria

Bedouin fighters leave Syrian Druze-majority city of Sweida after deadly clashes

Withdrawal follows fighting and a US-brokered agreement, with humanitarian aid now entering the southern province.

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Britain

Scuffle on stage at London opera as performer unfurls Palestinian flag

The incident comes after numerous artists offered messages of support for people in Gaza at this year’s Glastonbury festival.

Cast members bow as one holds a Palestinian flag, during the curtain call of Il Trovatore at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, Britain on Sunday. Photo: @sydcas via Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

UN agency condemns ‘unacceptable’ Gaza violence after 93 killed seeking aid

UN World Food Programme said truck convoy ‘encountered massive crowds of hungry civilians which came under gunfire’ near Gaza City.

Iran

Can talks save Iran nuclear deal? Europe and Tehran eye meeting

The E3 nations have warned ‘snapback’ sanctions could be invoked against Tehran if nuclear talks between the US and Iran were to stall.

Asean

Asean-GCC economic axis: the Global South’s answer to US volatility?

The two blocs’ emerging alliance looks to leverage each other’s strengths to buffer both regions from tariffs and US-China trade tensions.

Asean and Gulf officials join hands for a group photo at the second Asean-GCC Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 27. Photo: AFP
Taiwan

Why Taiwan pledges to Israeli settlement project may mar its own global support

‘I don’t think Palestinians will be going there for medical services. I’m not buying it,’ NGO monitor says.

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Taiwan’s representative in Israel, Abby Lee, visits the Binyamin Regional Council in Samaria, on July 6. Taiwan’s donation will fund the Nanasi Medical Centre at Sha’ar Binyamin, north of Jerusalem. Photo: Handout
ByteDance

From TikTok to Huawei, Chinese tech giants flock to Arab tech hub Dubai

Dubai’s tech-friendly policies are a boon to Chinese companies facing domestic challenges and accelerating their overseas expansion.

Israel-Gaza war

‘Food or death?’: witnesses describe Israeli troops firing at Gaza aid crowds

Witnesses allege Israeli troops opened indiscriminate fire, killing 32 Palestinians at Gaza aid sites as crowds risk deadly fire for food.

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Britain

UK teenager admits plotting terror attack with gun

Muhammad Billal’s terror attack planning involved researching ‘accessible shooting ranges’ and ‘chest rigs’ designed to hold ammunition.

Muhammad Billal, 18, sought advice and guidance on how to leave Britain without arousing suspicion. Photo: AFP
Autonomous vehicles

WeRide launches Southeast Asia’s first fully driverless bus service in Singapore

The Robobus operates on a fixed 1.2km loop every 12 minutes, connecting three hotels and a shopping mall on Sentosa island.

WeRide’s fully driverless Robobus at Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore. Photo: Handout
Syria

Syria’s Sweida: a city of corpses and ruin as Druze reel from bloodshed

Survivors describe gruesome killings by Syrian troops, deepening distrust and raising fears for minority groups after days of intense fighting.

Israel-Gaza war

Israel voices regret for deadly strike on Gaza church after Trump call

The US president called Netanyahu after having ‘not a positive reaction’ to the news, with the PM blaming a ‘stray’ round for the casualties.

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