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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.
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel’s Netanyahu says he nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
8 Jul 2025 - 9:59AM
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Middle East
Israeli military strikes targets at Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen
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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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-Gaza war
Hamas says it sent ‘positive’ response to Trump-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal
The militant group says it is ready to immediately start a new round of truce talks.
5 Jul 2025 - 2:22PM
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Israel-Gaza war
UN records over 600 Gaza killings near aid points, humanitarian convoys
‘It is clear the Israeli military has shelled and shot at Palestinians trying to reach distribution points’ operated by the Israeli-backed US organisation GHF.
4 Jul 2025 - 9:47PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Gaza rescuers say Israeli forces kill 34 people as truce hopes rise
Eyewitnesses report killings of Palestinians near aid centres, while PM Netanyahu suggests Israel’s ‘victory’ over Iran could help free Gaza hostages and lead to a truce.
30 Jun 2025 - 11:41PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong should look to Africa, South America for new markets: trade body head
Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma says he expects Hong Kong’s exports in the second half of the year to be weaker.
28 Jun 2025 - 7:22PM
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Asean
Asian Angle
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Are migrant workers the real glue cementing Asean-GCC ties?
The surprising truth behind the growing partnership lies in its people-to-people connections, remittances, the haj and financial mobility.
28 Jun 2025 - 12:00PM
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Indonesia
Indonesia’s 3 million homes push gets US$2.5 billion boost from Qatar
A Qatari firm’s Indonesian subsidiary has pledged to fund the construction of 100,000 homes initially, targeting 1 million over five years.
27 Jun 2025 - 12:00PM
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Israel-Iran conflict
Iran delivered ‘slap to America’s face’ with Qatar attack, says supreme leader
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s pre-recorded speech was filled with warnings and threats directed towards the US and Israel.
27 Jun 2025 - 3:06AM
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Israel-Iran conflict
No more US offensives on Iran, Trump tells Israel after nuclear site strikes
The US president thinks any imminent threat posed by Iran has been removed and doesn’t want further military involvement, a US official says.
25 Jun 2025 - 3:34AM
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China-Middle East relations
White House clarifies Trump’s comment on China buying Iranian oil
Trump ‘was simply calling attention to the fact that … the Strait of Hormuz will not be impacted’, official says.
25 Jun 2025 - 6:17AM
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Hong Kong society
Qatar Airways cancels flight from Hong Kong to Doha for second day in row
Flight 815, scheduled to depart from Hong Kong for Doha at 1.25am on Tuesday and Wednesday, cancelled.
24 Jun 2025 - 11:40PM
Taiwan
Trump’s Iran-Israel truce wavers as Nato highlights Taiwan
A Middle East truce announced by US President Donald Trump was in jeopardy as Nato readied for a summit that is likely to highlight Taiwan.
24 Jun 2025 - 5:18PM
War and conflict
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Why blocking the Strait of Hormuz is a recipe for disaster
With its ruinous consequences and difficulty in execution, a full blockade is unlikely. But the risks of miscalculation must not be ignored.
25 Jun 2025 - 8:54AM
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Israel-Iran conflict
Trump tries to salvage ceasefire after rebuking Israel and Iran over violations
US president says both sides have violated ceasefire meant to bring an end to what he has branded the ‘12 Day War’.
24 Jun 2025 - 11:58PM
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Donald Trump
Trump pushes to pump more crude oil amid fears Iran may close shipping lane
White House warned Iran against closing the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US strikes on Iran’s nuclear programme.
24 Jun 2025 - 12:49AM
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Israel-Iran conflict
Explosions boom in Qatar as Iran launches missile attack on US military base
Iran confirms it launched attack on US forces at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base. Qatar had earlier closed airspace following US attacks on Iran.
24 Jun 2025 - 3:16AM
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Hong Kong transport
Middle East conflict hits global aviation, Hong Kong routes unaffected
Data from analytics company shows almost 5 per cent of global flights to the region were cancelled this month amid Israel-Iran conflict.
23 Jun 2025 - 9:32PM
Singapore
Singapore Airlines in Gulf flight freeze amid US-Iran escalation
British Airways also cancelled flights and diverted planes mid-journey after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites raise fears of retaliation.
23 Jun 2025 - 4:53PM
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Middle East
US bases in the Middle East under threat as Iran vows retaliation
The US has thousands of troops deployed on bases across the Middle East - and Iran says they could be legitimate targets.
23 Jun 2025 - 11:16AM
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Middle East
Gulf states urge maximum restraint following US strikes on Iran
Home to multiple US military bases, Gulf leaders called for maximum restraint as strikes on Iran raise the possibility of wider war.
22 Jun 2025 - 11:03PM
Hong Kong economy
Islamic art exhibition in Hong Kong reveals deep-rooted China-Muslim links
Qatari museum official says exhibition curated ‘exclusively’ for city and highlights ‘good relations’ with Hong Kong, mainland governments.
22 Jun 2025 - 5:37PM
Hong Kong culture
Hong Kong’s first major Islamic art exhibition set to open at Palace Museum
The show, which runs from Wednesday until October 6, includes Islamic carpets, ceramics and manuscripts.
17 Jun 2025 - 7:23AM
Israel-Gaza war
Iran tells mediators it will not negotiate ‘while under attack’: official
Israel and Iran continue to trade attacks, raising fears of a bigger conflict.
16 Jun 2025 - 4:20PM
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Banking & finance
Hong Kong virtual insurer OneDegree seeks greater Middle East growth
Co-founder attributes company’s success to its ‘cybersecurity technology and comprehensive underwriting framework’.
15 Jun 2025 - 7:52PM
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