Qatar, which hosted the 2022 Fifa World Cup, wants to have 6 million international visitors annually by 2030 – and it plans on attracting them by hosting sports, arts, fashion and other events.

The United Nations clarifies a fresh breakdown of the death toll in Gaza, after Israel condemned the world body for ‘parroting … Hamas’s propaganda messages’.

The private bank has increased its headcount, mainly relationship managers and senior bankers, by 15 per cent this year. It sees Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai as stepping stones to expand its business.

Package including tank rounds, mortars and armoured tactical vehicles. It is the first arms shipment after US President Joe Biden warned he may withhold arms to Israel over concerns about a Rafah offensive in southern Gaza.

Hong Kong trade office in London was where former city leader Carrie Lam and ex-finance chief John Tsang nurtured their budding government careers.

Detroit-born Tlaib made history by becoming the first woman of Palestinian descent in the US House of Representatives, but the outspoken member courts controversy with her progressive politics

Palestinians observe May 15 as Nakba Day, Arabic for catastrophe, to commemorate the expulsion of 700,000 Arabs at the time of the establishment of Israel in 1948.

Asian Investors represented more than 17 per cent of qualified foreign investor activity on the Saudi Exchange’s main market in the first quarter.

Malaysia is “playing a dangerous game” as US attention over alleged illicit money flows is often a precursor to harsh measures if remediation is not quick and clear, analysts say.

Israel’s prime minister said 14,000 of those killed in the Gaza war are Hamas fighters, playing down a civilian toll that has sparked global outrage.

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said that US President Joe Biden’s administration does not view the killings of Palestinians in Gaza by Israel in its war with Hamas as genocide.

After being sentenced to eight years in prison, the award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof says he’s fled to Europe shortly ahead of the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his latest film.

Every year, Israel marks Independence Day with a live-streamed torch-lighting ceremony at its Jerusalem national cemetery. This year, as Israel turns 76 in the middle of a ferocious war, things are different.

Chinese companies have been the only foreign players to win bids so far, taking licenses covering 10 oil and gas fields since Saturday.

The new government comes shortly after the emir dissolved parliament indefinitely on Friday, after a prolonged period of bickering between the government and the elected parliament.

Egypt announced its intention to formally support South Africa’s case at the International Court of Justice against Israel, alleging genocide in its war against Hamas in Gaza.

Dozens of students walked out of Duke University’s graduation ceremony as comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who has vocally supported Israel over its war in Gaza, received an honorary doctorate.

Israeli military said man belonged to one of Hamas’ combat units and was one of the Hamas fighters responsible for guarding the captive Israeli soldier Noa Marciano.

International outrage has mounted at Israel’s offensive, with its military battling Palestinian militants across the tiny enclave on Sunday.

Two regions can revitalise historical connections through financial collaboration, but more understanding is needed, says a director with index provider MSCI.

Swiss rapper Nemo was victorious with ‘The Code’, while second place went to Croatia’s Baby Lasagna.

There were notably no US oil majors involved, even after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia met representatives of American firms last month.

Israel’s army says troops fought against ‘armed terrorists’ and found ‘numerous underground tunnel shafts’ in the Rafah crossing.

Valuable Capital, Hong Kong’s second-largest online broker, launched Sahm Capital in December, allowing users to trade in both Saudi and US markets.

However, the US State Department report stops short of saying military aid should be cut off, citing lack of evidence due to the chaos of war.

The militants blamed Israel for effectively rejecting a deal proposed by mediators through the amendments it made.

Envoy who visited Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UAE said to have encountered general agreement with Beijing’s push for restraint and direct dialogue.

The 143-9 vote does not give the Palestinians full UN membership, but simply recognises them as qualified to join.