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A wanted sign featuring an image of Daniel Abed Khalife is displayed near Wandsworth prison in London. Photo: Reuters

Ex-UK soldier found guilty of spying for Iran

He had gathered a ‘very large body of restricted and classified material’ while posted in the UK and US.

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Israel says ceasefire with Hezbollah violated, fires on south Lebanon

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‘Nixon in China’: can Trump and Iran reach a ‘grand bargain’ Middle East deal?

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Israel-Gaza war

Israel appeals against World Court arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The ICC issued the warrant for the PM on suspicion of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza.

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Images of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and former defence minister Yoav Galant are seen on the side of a building in Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday with a message in Farsi and Hebrew that reads “Wanted criminals”. Photo: AFP

Israel-Gaza war

Biden to launch Gaza ceasefire drive right away: adviser

Israel-Hezbollah deal was rare boost for Biden as he prepares to leave the White House.

27 Nov 2024 - 10:23PM

UN Resolution 1701 is at heart of Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. What is it?

A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah militia came into force in the early hours of Wednesday.

27 Nov 2024 - 2:26PM

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Ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire brokered by the US and France aims for permanent peace after nearly 14 months of fighting.

27 Nov 2024 - 7:36PM

A man carrying a picture of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah celebrates in Beirut following the ceasefire. Photo: AP

Opinion | Why Gulf countries don’t want to choose between China and the US

While Trump 2.0 could complicate the Gulf Cooperation Council’s relations with Beijing, member states are unlikely to sever ties with either power.

26 Nov 2024 - 8:30PMvideocam

As Israel-Lebanon war intensifies, US-led ceasefire talks hang by a thread

While both sides may be looking for a diplomatic off-ramp, serious sticking points remain, analysts say.

25 Nov 2024 - 10:40PMvideocam

Iran to hold nuclear talks in Geneva with European powers

Iran accelerated uranium enrichment plans after the UN atomic watchdog passed a resolution against Tehran.

24 Nov 2024 - 11:19PM

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (right) meeting with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi (left) in Tehran, Iran, on November 14. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets at Israel in heaviest barrage in weeks

Iran-backed Hezbollah has been firing rockets at Israel since the beginning of the Gaza war more than a year ago.

25 Nov 2024 - 9:09AM

Israeli explosive experts collect part of a projectile that landed in a Kibbutz in northern Israel. Photo: Reuters

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

UAE arrests 3 suspects in killing of Israeli rabbi

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Israel will ‘seek justice with the criminals responsible for his death’.

25 Nov 2024 - 10:13AM

1 dead, 3 police wounded in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan

Authorities said investigations were ongoing and come amid tensions over Israel’s war in Gaza and Lebanon.

24 Nov 2024 - 2:47PM

Iran plans to activate thousands of centrifuges after IAEA dispute

According to media reports, Tehran plans on installing the devices within the next 4 to 6 months.

24 Nov 2024 - 9:12AM

The Iranian flag flies in front of the UN office building, housing the IAEA headquarters. File photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

Hamas says Israeli woman hostage killed in north Gaza

She is said to have been held with a second female captive whose life is in danger.

24 Nov 2024 - 1:51PMvideocam

Israelis protest against the government’s management of the ongoing conflict in Gaza in Tel Aviv on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

Powerful Israeli air strike in Lebanon’s Beirut kills at least 20

An eight-storey building was struck with four missiles, including bunker-penetrating types designed to hit underground targets.

24 Nov 2024 - 5:28AM

Israel-Gaza war

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’.

22 Nov 2024 - 9:56PMvideocam

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

Global spending on defence is rising at the expense of social needs. The ‘peace dividend’ years are over.

22 Nov 2024 - 6:07PMvideocam

Military cadets light candles to commemorate the 1,000th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, in front of the Motherland monument in Kyiv, Ukraine, on November 19. Photo: Reuters

War and conflict

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

The International Criminal Court’s wanted list includes Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony.

22 Nov 2024 - 5:11PMvideocam

SCMP Highlights

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.

22 Nov 2024 - 12:49PM

Artificial intelligence

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.

22 Nov 2024 - 10:03AM

Uber is in talks to invest in the US IPO of Chinese robotaxi firm Pony AI. Photo: dpa

Israel-Gaza war

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.

22 Nov 2024 - 2:53PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a visit to Gaza Strip this week. Photo: GPO via AFP

US-China relations

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.

22 Nov 2024 - 8:12AMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

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.

22 Nov 2024 - 1:08PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

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.

21 Nov 2024 - 2:52AM

UN Security Council members vote on Wednesday on a draft resolution calling for immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Photo: dpa

Banking & finance

‘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.

20 Nov 2024 - 1:36PMvideocam

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

Israel-Gaza war

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.

20 Nov 2024 - 1:11PM

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.

20 Nov 2024 - 3:26AM

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