Israel has announced that it will ban more than two dozen humanitarian organisations, including Médecins Sans Frontières, from operating in Gaza starting in 2026, citing failure to comply with new vetting and disclosure requirements. The decision signals a major shift in how Israel
One of Hong Kong’s longest standing blue chip stocks is poised to leave the city’s flagship benchmark, marking the end of a historic chapter for the local market. Hang Seng Bank is expected to be removed from the Hang Seng Index later this
Asia is taking stock of one of its most expensive years on record for climate related disasters, as floods, heatwaves, typhoons and droughts have left a heavy economic and human toll across the region. Aid organisations and climate scientists are now warning that
Hong Kong police have launched a manhunt after a 35 year old woman who was previously reported missing was found dead during an ongoing investigation, according to people familiar with the case. Officers are now working to locate a male suspect believed to
China is preparing to significantly upgrade its digital yuan as global interest in stablecoins continues to grow, signalling a new phase in the country’s approach to digital currency and financial infrastructure. The shift reflects Beijing’s effort to ensure its central bank digital currency
As the United States looks to revive coal as a source of energy for its growing artificial intelligence ambitions, China is taking a very different path by transforming the fossil fuel into high value materials used in everyday consumer products. The contrast highlights
China and the United States need to explore fresh ways of communicating if they are serious about stabilising their often tense relationship, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a policy symposium held in Beijing. His remarks come at a time when ties
China’s biggest technology companies are ending the year by opening their wallets wider than ever, as competition for artificial intelligence specialists intensifies across the industry. From social media to gaming and enterprise services, firms are using generous bonuses and salary increases to keep
China’s military has carried out new drills around Taiwan while simultaneously expanding what analysts describe as a record scale airborne force posture, underscoring Beijing’s growing emphasis on sustained air power and rapid response capability in a potential cross strait crisis. The exercises, conducted
Myanmar’s military leaders have begun a phased election process that they say will restore order and legitimacy, but economists and regional analysts argue the vote cannot disguise the country’s worsening economic collapse. With inflation among the highest in Asia, widespread power shortages and
