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Israeli flags and the message “Thank You President Trump” are flown over Jersey City by a small plane on Monday. Photo: dpa

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 - 3:34AMvideocam

China-Middle East relations

White House clarifies Trump’s comment on China buying Iranian oil

25 Jun 2025 - 6:17AMvideocam

Hong Kong society

Qatar Airways cancels flight from Hong Kong to Doha for second day in row

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

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was deployed to the Middle East. Photo: Handout

War and conflict

Opinion | 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 - 8:54AMvideocam

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 - 12:49AMvideocam

Illustration depicts a map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed miniature of US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters / Dado Ruvic / Illustration

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 - 3:16AMvideocam

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 - 4:53PMvideocam

A Singapore Airlines plane at Changi International Airport in Singapore. Photo: EPA-EFE

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

US President Donald Trump during a visit to Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar on May 15. Photo: Reuters

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

Shaika Nasser Al-Nassr, director of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, says dozens of national treasures will be on display. Photo: May Tse

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

Fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan oil depot in Tehran, Iran. Photo: West Asia News Agency via Reuters

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

Hong Kong

InvestHK pivots to support Hong Kong start-ups’ global growth

After 25 years promoting the city as an investment destination, InvestHK is now championing Hong Kong companies’ overseas expansion.

14 Jun 2025 - 10:00AM

Science

From a shepherd to world-renowned scientist, Xie Yimin leaves Australia for China

Globally celebrated scientist who grew up in a poor rural area, now returns to his hometown as dean of Hohai University.

12 Jun 2025 - 6:10PMvideocam

From a shepherd to world-renowned scientist, Xie Yimin leaves Australia for China. Photo: Handout

Middle East

Syria decrees women must wear burkinis, ‘decent’ clothing at public beaches

The order drew concerns among some Syrians about their personal freedoms under the country’s new Islamist authorities.

11 Jun 2025 - 1:30AMvideocam

Singapore

Ong Beng Seng, Singapore F1 tycoon, to plead guilty in Iswaran case

The 79-year-old Singapore-based Malaysian businessman faces charges of abetting and obstructing justice.

11 Jun 2025 - 4:41PM

China travel

China expands visa-free entry

Passport holders from 47 countries can visit China for 30 days visa-free under Beijing’s loosened entry policy.

9 Jun 2025 - 2:57PM

Tourists visit the Great Wall of China. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong society

How ‘crazy guys’ of Hong Kong football fan club Chi Sin Lo get their kicks

Members of Chi Sin Lo, which translates to ‘crazy guys’, say their cheerleading efforts have drummed up support for city’s football team.

10 Jun 2025 - 12:58PMvideocam

Local football fans attend a friendly match with Nepal held at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li

Asean

Opinion | Asean-GCC-China summit signals a redrawing of trade away from the US

The partnership offers a chance to reduce US reliance through new supply chains, trade agreements and regional production in critical sectors.

3 Jun 2025 - 6:46PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Qatar and Egypt to ramp up efforts to revive Gaza ceasefire talks

Hamas says it is ready to ‘immediately’ hold round of Gaza truce talks after recent negotiations appeared to hit a dead end.

2 Jun 2025 - 12:31PM

Asean

Opinion | Beyond trade, Asean-GCC-China summit heralds Asia’s cultural renaissance

The recent meeting in Kuala Lumpur transcended economics and geopolitics, representing a pivotal moment of inter-civilisational engagement.

1 Jun 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and China’s Premier Li Qiang at the Aseam-GCC-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 26. Photo: Handout

Indonesia

Backlash in Indonesia as Danantara courts BlackRock amid Israel arms concerns

Critics say partnering with a firm that invests in arms suppliers to the Israeli military risks undermining Indonesia’s pro-Palestine stance.

29 May 2025 - 4:00PM

Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani delivers his speech during a town hall meeting in Jakarta last month. Photo: EPA-EFE

China-Middle East relations

China offers visa-free travel to 4 Gulf countries following landmark meeting

Passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain will be allowed to stay for up to 30 days under year-long trial policy.

28 May 2025 - 8:15PMvideocam

Malaysia

Malaysia eyes halal exports to Middle East in bid for new markets

Malaysia is touting its stringent halal certification process, recognised in over 47 countries, to cash-rich Gulf nations hungry for variety.

27 May 2025 - 3:37PMvideocam

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