Israeli military says Gaza ceasefire in effect, as troops begin withdrawal
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas for the Gaza Strip came into effect at noon local time, the Israeli military said on Friday,...
China camper van man leaves vehicle for strangers to use, creates viral ‘car relay’
A man from eastern China leaves his Mercedes-Benz camper van unlocked and invites strangers to take it on an adventure. Advertisement The first family...
Asian leaders hail US-led Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal amid cautious optimism
Leaders in Asia have welcomed the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, hailing it as a turning point in the Gaza conflict while cautioning...
Trump’s quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short, at least this time
Published: 5:43pm, 10 Oct 2025Updated: 5:46pm, 10 Oct 2025 US President Donald Trump was passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday despite...
Beijing names Taiwanese spy agents, says ‘troll army’ stirring tensions
Beijing’s top anti-espionage agency released a list of Taiwanese individuals on Friday that it said were working for Taiwan’s intelligence service to spread pro-independence...
China launches antitrust probe into US chip giant Qualcomm
Published: 5:27pm, 10 Oct 2025Updated: 5:31pm, 10 Oct 2025 China has opened an investigation into US chip giant Qualcomm, according to the State Administration...
China hits back at Trump’s port fees with reciprocal charges for US ships
China will levy phased fees on US-linked vessels calling at its ports starting next Tuesday, a retaliatory action set to take effect the same...
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela’s Machado
Published: 5:05pm, 10 Oct 2025Updated: 5:34pm, 10 Oct 2025 Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. Advertisement The...
Is HSBC’s US$13.6 billion buyout offer good enough for Hang Seng Bank investors?
Published: 4:58pm, 10 Oct 2025Updated: 5:07pm, 10 Oct 2025 HSBC Holdings’ US$13.6 billion bid to take full control of Hang Seng Bank could be...