Iran war: France and UK to lead ‘defensive’ force for Strait of Hormuz
France and Britain said on Friday that they would lead a multinational mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while...
Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at mass that draws 120,000 people
Pope Leo called on Cameroonians on Friday to reject violence and be generous with their neighbours during an event billed as the biggest of...
Scores of Chinese women smuggled into Germany for massive prostitution ring: prosecutors
Scores of Chinese women were brought to Germany without valid residency permits for sex work across the country, prosecutors in Frankfurt alleged on Friday....
Turkey’s Erdogan urges Iran, US to use ceasefire to push for lasting peace
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday urged the United States and Iran to guard against any provocations by Israel and use their current ceasefire...
Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition
China’s leading LED chipmaker and its Malaysian partner have abandoned their US$239 million cash offer to purchase Dutch technology company Lumileds Holding after opposition...
Iran, US say Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels
In an apparent sign that Tehran blinked first in the blockade showdown between Iran and the US, the two sides announced on Friday that...
HKEX proposes halving share settlement cycle in bid to boost Hong Kong’s financial profile
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has proposed halving the cash settlement cycle for share trading as part of efforts to enhance market efficiency...
Israeli attacks killed over 38,000 women, girls in Gaza since October 2023, UN says
Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip killed more than 38,000 women and girls between October 2023 and the end of 2025, a UN report...
Iran war energy shock threatens Southeast Asia’s supply chains. A win for China?
Some exporters at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou report a modest return of orders to China from Southeast Asia, as energy-market volatility linked to...