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An ambulance at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on Friday, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. Photo: AFP

226 health workers killed in Lebanon since October 7, says WHO

The high percentage of fatal attacks on healthcare might be due to the fact that ‘more ambulances have been targeted’.

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Outside In | It’s goodbye to ‘peace dividend’, hello to wars and defence binges

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ICC warrants put Netanyahu and others in a small group of accused leaders

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Recap | China can counter Trump tariffs, Asian economies in US crosshairs and more opinions

Explore China’s answer to US tariffs, Trump’s Middle East peace challenge and other new pieces by our opinion writers.

With the US poised to escalate the trade war, China must focus on boosting self-sufficiency and diversifying its options beyond the West. Illustration: Craig Stephens

Uber said to eye US$10 million stake in IPO of China’s Pony AI

The ride-hailing giant may consider using Pony AI’s autonomous-driving technology outside the US, a source says.

UN says its officials could meet with Israel’s Netanyahu despite warrant

Despite no-contact rules, UN officials may still meet with Israel’s Netanyahu under limited circumstances, spokesman says.

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Opinion | To respond to a Trump trade war 2.0, China has a few tools at its disposal

With the US poised to escalate the trade war, China must focus on boosting self-sufficiency and diversifying its options beyond the West.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens

ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant and a Hamas leader

The action by the International Criminal Court came as the death toll from Israel’s campaign in Gaza passed 44,000 people.

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US vetoes Gaza ceasefire call at UN, says no link to hostage release

The UN Security Council voted 14-1 in favour of the resolution, but it was not adopted because of the US objection.

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‘Money in motion’ as top financiers discuss diversification at Hong Kong summit

The Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit will be back for a fourth year next November, HKMA CEO Eddie Yue says.

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his keynote speech at the Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit on Wednesday. Photo: Handout from ISD

Israel’s Netanyahu offers US$5 million reward for each Gaza hostage freed

The prime minister also promised a ‘safe way out’ of Gaza for the family of anyone who brings an abductee back to Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu visiting Netzarim Corridor in the Gaza Strip. Photo: Ma’ayan Toaf/GPO/dpa

Iran to stop producing near bomb-grade uranium, UN watchdog says

The move is a sign the Islamic Republic may be ready to resolve a stand-off with the West over its atomic activities.

G20 ends with call for urgent action on climate, global health, women’s rights

‘We only scratched the surface of the deep challenges the world has to face,’ Brazilian host says as gathering of world leaders concludes.

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Iran says no charges against student who stripped to her underwear

Activists say the woman was arrested after protesting over hijab rules; officials say she is ‘ill’ and has been handed over to family.

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Footage widely shared on social media shows a female student in her underwear outside Tehran’s Islamic Azad University. Photo: UGC via AFP

Saudi Arabia executes over 100 foreigners in 2024

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Nearly 100 food aid trucks violently looted in Gaza, UN agencies say

Gaza gangs target trucks bringing aid into the war-torn territory threatened with famine.

G20 leaders’ declaration urges ‘action’ on wars, climate change

Statement hopeful about ‘soft landing’ for global economy as its silence on North Korean support for Russia reveals China’s sway.

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Israeli strike in Beirut near government buildings and embassies kills 5

Israel presses its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah as the US works on a ceasefire proposal.

People gather in the aftermath of an Israeli strike in the Zoqaq al-Blat neighbourhood in Beirut. Photo: Reuters

US hits Israeli settler group with sanctions over West Bank violence

US Treasury sanctioned Amana, the largest organisation involved in illegal settlement development in the West Bank, and its subsidiary Binyanei Bar Amana.

Anger, pain in Turkey as ‘newborn deaths gang’ trial opens

Health workers go on trial in Turkey accused of private care scheme linked to 10 infant deaths.

UK’s Starmer says will meet China’s Xi at G20 summit in Brazil

Keir Starmer will be the first UK prime minister to meet China’s president since Theresa May in 2018.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on board a government plane to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: Reuters

UN chief urges G20 ‘leadership’ on stalled climate talks

Antonio Guterres said the spotlight was on G20 countries, which account for 80 per cent of global emissions.

UN General Secretary Antonio Guterres at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ahead of the G20 Summit. Photo: AFP

Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media chief

Mohammad Afif was a long-time adviser to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli strike in September.

Saudi Arabia executes more than 100 foreigners in 2024

The latest execution was of a Yemeni national convicted of smuggling drugs, after a three-year moratorium on executing drug offenders ended in 2022.

Pope Francis calls for genocide investigation into Israel’s attacks in Gaza

The pontiff makes the call in excerpts released on Sunday from a new book ahead of his jubilee next year.

Pope Francis leads mass for the World Day of the Poor at St Peter’s basilica in The Vatican, on Sunday. Photo: AFP

Israeli strikes kill 12 in Gaza overnight as Netanyahu faces his critics

Flares were fired at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home, while Israeli troops advanced further into Lebanon’s north.

Smoke and flames rise over Beirut’s southern suburbs, after an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Hadath, Lebanon, on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Opinion | Why peace in the Middle East may be beyond Trump’s deal-making abilities

The US president-elect has vowed to end all wars. But the Middle East is likely to prove as much of a headache for him as it has for Biden.

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Will Trump’s cabinet picks ignite tensions in the Middle East and South Asia?

While Israel and India may be ‘happy’ with Trump’s nominees, analysts say they have raised fears of conflict with Iran and regional instability.

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last updated:
28 August, 2024
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