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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had directed Israel’s military to take more of Gaza, initially by seizing 70 per cent of…
Current Affairs
Hong Kong well placed to help Central Asia grow yuan trade, leading banker says
Hong Kong has the “most complete renminbi financial ecosystem” and is well placed to serve as a hub for Central Asian countries seeking to expand…
Premium plan: China’s EV makers pin hopes on high-end models to buttress margins
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are speeding up their pivot to the premium segment, where they hope to secure higher profit margins and dodge the…
Texas fire official confirms fatalities, injuries in a huge blaze at residential building
A huge fire destroyed a two-storey block of flats in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, causing fatalities and injuring at least four people. The search for…
How Chinese green tech and investment are reshaping the Central Asian landscape
Central Asia is tilting more decisively towards China as geopolitical uncertainty deepens, with Beijing’s expanding influence recasting the former Soviet states’ strategic orientation. In the…
Can middle powers restore the international order? Think again
Recent articles in an Asia-focused international policy forum suggest that states such as Australia, Canada and South Korea can join up with other middle powers…