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US President Donald Trump attends the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Donald Trump

Trump move to end Syria sanctions catches his own administration by surprise

The very officials who’d be responsible for implementing the policy change were not warned before the US president made his announcement.

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US-China relations

In Saudi Arabia, US and China vie for influence and the kingdom wins: analysts

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Middle East

Opinion | Why Gulf countries are fertile ground for Chinese EV makers’ growth

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Middle East

US unveils over US$243 billion in Qatar deals, including giant Boeing order

Trump is laying the groundwork for a bigger US$1.2 trillion pledge with the Gulf nation as he continues his swing through the Middle East.

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani welcomes US President Donald Trump upon his arrival in Doha on Wednesday. Photo: Qatar News Agency via EPA-EFE
China trade

China, US sign duelling deals after agreeing to trade war truce

Following their tariff reductions, China and the US have unveiled major investments – Beijing in Brazil and Washington in the Middle East.

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Donald Trump

Trump meets Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa, urges him to establish Israel ties

Sharaa was for years the leader of al-Qaeda’s official wing in the Syrian conflict. The US removed a US$10 million bounty on him in December.

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Artificial intelligence

Trump’s Mideast visit clears path for advanced AI chip deals led by Nvidia

The deals are taking shape, while Trump visits the Middle East to forge deeper ties that put US technology initiatives at centre stage.

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US President Donald Trump arrives with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Riyadh on May 14, 2025. Photo: AP
Syrian conflict

Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa’s path from global jihad to Trump meeting

The meeting in Saudi Arabia is a milestone for a man who joined al-Qaeda in Iraq around the time of the 2003 US-led invasion.

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Donald Trump

‘I like him too much’: Trump showers praise on Saudi Arabia’s crown prince

The US president’s rapport with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is far warmer than his White House predecessor’s.

United States

US can curb AI chip risks without halting tech exports, US official says

The Trump admin is dropping the Biden-era diffusion rule blocking the spread of AI chips overseas as part of a bid to limit Chinese access.

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The dropping of the AI diffusion rule reflects growing US interest in deepening tech ties with Middle Eastern partners that are pouring billions into AI infrastructure and aiming to become a hub for the emerging technology outside the United States. Photo illustration: Reuters
Middle East

Trump says he will remove Syria sanctions in surprise boost to war-torn nation

The US president is expected to meet interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda commander who spent years in a US prison in Iraq.

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A girl holds a Syrian flag in Damascus, as people celebrate after US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would order the lifting of sanctions on Syria. Photo: Reuters
Donald Trump

Trump signs US$142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia during Gulf trip

The White House described it as the largest-ever weapons deal, although Trump in his first term trumpeted a larger, longer-term figure.

E-commerce

China’s Meituan to bring Keeta food delivery to Brazil under US$1 billion deal

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva presided over the deal-signing event in Beijing.

United States

Trump’s Middle East trip raises doubts about Israel’s ‘ironclad’ standing with US

Trump is set to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, during his trip, but not Israel. Some Israelis are concerned about the state of its relationship with the US.

Saudi and US flags flutter on a main road in Riyadh on May 12, 2025, ahead of a visit by US President Donald Trump to the desert kingdom this week. Photo: AFP
Food and Drinks

Like Texas but sandier, Saudi Arabia’s embrace of American culture is tight

In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a country long open to American cultural influence, US chains fill the malls and US pickup trucks clog the streets.

A customer at a Dunkin’ Donuts coffee shop in Riyadh. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

Hamas says will free Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza

The announcement comes ahead of US President Donald Trump’s Middle East trip this coming week.

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Trump plans to accept luxury 747 ‘gift’ from Qatar to use as Air Force One

The ‘flying palace’ would possibly be the most expensive gift ever received by the US government.

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US-Iran tensions

US and Iran conclude 4th round of nuclear talks in Oman

Both sides will continue talks over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme after ‘useful’ round.

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural near the former US embassy in Tehran. Photo: EPA-EFE
Middle East

Saudi Aramco profits drop in first quarter as uncertainty rises

Aramco had expected to declare total dividends of US$85.4 billion in 2025, down sharply from last year’s payout of over US$124 billion.

Hong Kong science and tech

How Hong Kong helped a mainland Chinese driverless tech firm expand to Mideast

UISEE CEO Wu Gansha, who will meet Hong Kong delegation in Qatar, says city played pivotal role in the company’s global expansion.

Donald Trump

Golf courses, skyscrapers, crypto: Trump family’s Mideast business booms

Analysts said signing commercial deals with the US president is an easy route to political influence.

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High-rise buildings in Dubai, UAE. Photo: Reuters
India-Pakistan tensions

India-Pakistan conflict: Iran, Saudi officials urge restraint as tensions surge

Visits underscore growing concerns that conflict could spiral out of control, but analysts say more concerted global efforts needed to defuse tensions.

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A Kashmiri villager inspects a house damaged after cross-border shelling from Pakistan, at Gingal village in Uri, Indian-administered Kashmir, on Friday. Photo: EPA-EFE
United States

Opinion | Either way, Trump’s push for a global monetary reset will be painful

There will be pain, either shared by all voluntarily through peaceful negotiation or imposed on all through force. Take your pick.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong aluminium firm fights for clients to avoid being crushed by trade war

With tariffs likely to hurt its business, Kam Pin Industrial is finally reconsidering opening a factory overseas.

Cathay Pacific

How does Hong Kong’s Cathay stack up among regional airlines in punctuality?

City’s flag carrier secures spot among top 10, edging out rival Singapore Airlines, which failed to make the list in April.

Cathay Group is expected to expand its global network to more than 100 destinations this year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Israel-Gaza war

UN experts warn of ‘annihilation’ in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill dozens

Dozens more Palestinians have died in attacks as Israel’s plans for an expanded offence draws international condemnation.

A Palestinian man reacts following an Israeli strike that hit a Thai restaurant and the nearby area in Gaza City on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

How can Hong Kong help connect mainland Chinese firms with Qatar and Kuwait?

Trade Development Council urges Hong Kong to leverage professional services, international experience ahead of delegation trip to Gulf nations.

Science

How French technology could reduce China’s reliance on imported aluminium ore

A plant in Shanxi is being upgraded so that it can produce aluminium from low-grade bauxite that was previously unusable.

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