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A young man in Gaza City on Sunday carries the body of a child killed in Israeli strikes, according to medics. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Israeli strikes kill 9 in Gaza, cabinet minister says no deal to stop

Israel’s Energy Minister Eli Cohen also said he sees the need for Israel to control all of the enclave. Now, it controls about 70 per cent.

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Hong Kong economy

Mainland transit gives Hongkongers option for Europe trips amid Middle East war

US, Israel war on Iran

Trump holds off Iran strikes after Middle East allies outline deal

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US, Israel war on Iran

Iran’s foreign minister warns of any ‘adventurous action’ by US

Abbas Araqchi said Iran would retaliate if the US follows through on Trump’s threat of fresh attacks on the country.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Baghdad, Iraq on June 28. Photo: Reuters
Lebanon

Israel says it killed several Hezbollah fighters in south Lebanon

The Israeli military said an Israeli soldier was also injured there despite a ceasefire. Hezbollah has not claimed any attacks since June 20.

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US, Israel war on Iran

US embassies urge citizens to consider departing Middle East

The warning by embassies including those in the UAE, Qatar, Israel, Oman and Bahrain came after Trump threatened to hit Iran ‘very hard’.

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US, Israel war on Iran

Tankers targeted in twin incidents near Strait of Hormuz off Oman

One tanker was hit by an ‘unknown projectile’, which damaged its engine room and left it inoperative.

Vessels transiting through the Gulf of Oman are pictured off Muscat on July 25. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

Trump hails ‘great breakthrough’ after Hamas disarmament deal

Agreement calls for group to surrender its weapons and Israeli troops to withdraw from Gaza under a broader peace framework.

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China-EU relations

Exclusive | Top EU diplomat Kallas expected to visit Beijing amid deepest strains in years

It will be Kaja Kallas’ first solo trip to China since taking on her role in 2024.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong economy grows 4.3% on strong external trade, resilient domestic demand

Expansion slower than 5.9 per cent recorded in first quarter, but government confident in performance for rest of year.

Hong Kong’s exports soared 53.4 per cent year on year in June. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home price rally to cool after strong first half: analysts

Housing prices in the city have risen for 13 consecutive months, but analysts expect the market to lose steam amid weaker investor sentiment.

A general view of the private residential area in Kai Tak. Photo: Sam Tsang
US-China relations

Trump nominee vows to sharpen US media challenge to China

Sarah Rogers says Asia would remain a priority for US-funded broadcasters, despite continuing turmoil and reduced operations at the agency.

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US-China relations

US sanctions Mahan Air’s China network over alleged support for Iran’s IRGC

Two Shanghai companies and a Chinese executive targeted as Washington expands pressure campaign from Iranian oil to aviation and cargo.

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US-China relations

Selection for next UN chief gets under way with Grynspan early front runner

United Nations Security Council started the process on Thursday to pick its new secretary general as successor to Antonio Guterres.

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The former vice-president of Costa Rica, Rebeca Grynspan, is the early front runner to be the next United Nations secretary general. Photo: Reuters
United States

US economic growth slows in second quarter but domestic demand robust

Despite the Middle East conflict, US consumer spending has ‌remained resilient, in part thanks to bigger tax refunds this year.

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People shop for groceries at a store in Los Angeles, California in 2025. Consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of US economic activity. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong transport

Extend fuel subsidy or costs will go up, Hong Kong taxi and minibus drivers warn

Two-month liquefied petroleum gas subsidy scheme to expire on Friday, with operators warning monthly costs to rise by up to 33 per cent.

Banking & finance

HKMA warns of interest-rate risk as traders bet on September rate rise

HSBC, Standard Chartered, Bank of China (Hong Kong) keep their prime and savings rates unchanged, mirroring HKMA’s decision to hold steady.

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US-China relations

US sanctions mainland China, Hong Kong firms over Iranian oil shipments

Six targeted tankers allegedly carried crude to China as Washington links economic campaign to US Navy enforcement.

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The Mozambique-flagged tanker Lily is owned and operated by Hong Kong-based Confident Apex Limited. Photo: Handout
China manufacturing

Why US might struggle to rein in Beijing’s growing 6G influence

24-country alliance aims to coordinate next-generation telecoms strategies, but analysts say China’s tech prowess provides clearer road map.

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Britain

Norwegian teen found guilty in UK murder plot tied to Iran-linked group

Prosecutors said Natland had been recruited by the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish organised crime group used by ⁠the Iranian state.

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Science

Chinese satellite imagery analysis challenges US-Iran war claims

Researchers identify damage patterns that reveal vulnerabilities in fixed overseas military installations and operational shortcomings.

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The launch of American and Israeli air strikes against Iran on February 28 triggered an armed conflict that has escalated throughout the region. Photo: EPA
Banking & finance

Standard Chartered posts 10% profit rise, launches US$1b buy-back

Share price surges on 38 per cent rise in wealth-management revenue, even as Middle East tensions and bad debt temper profit growth.

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Net profit climbed to a record US$3.37 billion, according to Standard Chartered. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong investors hunker down for Fed decision, jumbo IPO

Both a US Fed rate policy meeting and the largest initial public offering in Hong Kong in seven years will occur on Thursday.

US, Israel war on Iran

Iranian missile salvoes and US-Saudi strikes shatter brief Middle East lull

Joint air strikes hit Tehran-backed militia sites in Iraq after dozens of drone and missile attacks across the region.

United Nations

Prominent figures appeal for refugee protections as UN convention turns 75

Global advocates sign ‘The Promise’ statement as UNHCR faces severe funding cuts and tightening border restrictions worldwide.

Actress Cate Blanchett, a global goodwill ambassador for UNHCR, the UN’s refugee agency. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Trump’s irritation over leak signals strains as Netanyahu visits White House

The US president criticised leaked talking points on Iran’s nuclear site before meeting with the Israeli prime minister.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Photo: Israeli Government Press Office via AFP
Singapore

Singapore growth to hold firm but AI boom a ‘major uncertainty’: central bank

MAS chief says a lengthy boom could lead ‌to inflation, while a pullback in AI investments ‘could sharply weaken global growth’.

US, Israel war on Iran

Oman offers Iran Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Under the proposal, Iran will not exercise sole control and fees would be voluntary, a system analogous to ‌one in place on Asia’s Strait of Malacca.

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