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Hong Kong has been confirmed as the exclusive Asian host of the LEAP East technology conference for the next three years, with the inaugural edition drawing over 25,000 visitors. Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced plans to lead a business delegation to Saudi Arabia, while a Saudi tech firm expressed interest in co-developing a smart city in the city.
Foreign tourist arrivals in Russia rose 23% year-on-year to 2 million in January-May 2026, driven by simplified visa rules and expanded air links, according to Russian officials. Domestic tourism also grew, with 34.2 million trips recorded, while Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov credited Global South visitors for offsetting EU restrictions.
SK Hynix has raised $26.5bn in a US listing, the largest-ever debut by a foreign firm on Wall Street. The offering, priced at $149 per American depositary share, was heavily oversubscribed as investors bet on AI-driven memory chip demand. Analysts see the move as a landmark for Korea's chip industry but raise questions about the local capital market.
Three weeks after the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have renewed tensions, with both sides exchanging strikes and global energy markets on edge. Traffic through the critical waterway has fallen sharply, and negotiations in Doha ended without agreement.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree setting legislative elections for November 28, the first such vote in two decades. The move follows international pressure to demonstrate the Palestinian Authority's legitimacy, but several logistical and political challenges remain, including the situation in Gaza and East Jerusalem.
The United States has launched a second barrage of air attacks on Iran, killing at least 14 people over two days, as fragile peace talks appear at risk of collapsing. Iran has fired back at US assets in neighbouring Gulf countries, and President Trump has declared the memorandum of understanding with Iran 'over'.
The United States and Iran have exchanged fire for a second consecutive night, with US forces striking 170 targets in 48 hours and Iran launching retaliatory attacks on US bases in the region. President Trump declared the ceasefire over, while Iran's top negotiator vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian control.
The United States has carried out new waves of strikes against Iran, targeting missile and coastal defense sites in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over and vowed to hit Iran hard, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on Gulf states and claimed strikes on US-linked facilities. Oil prices surged amid fears of renewed conflict.
The US military has launched additional strikes against Iran following Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with explosions reported across southern Iran. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire 'over', while Iran's military reportedly prepares a 'massive' response, and US Central Command denies involvement in some of the latest blasts.
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over and threatened fresh strikes, as fighting flared around the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command struck over 80 targets, and Iranian state media reported explosions, raising oil prices and straining the interim deal.
As the US and Iran exchange strikes for a second night, Gulf countries hosting US military installations find themselves in a precarious position. From Bahrain and Kuwait to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the renewed fighting threatens to disrupt the region, with Iran already targeting US sites in two Gulf states.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the destruction of Iran's nuclear capabilities is 'important for the whole world' and called new US strikes 'completely justified' and 'absolutely necessary'. He also cited some 5,000 US flights from European bases as evidence of transatlantic cooperation, while acknowledging 'isolated cases' of base access restrictions.
Iran's strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have unraveled the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, prompting US military retaliation and new missile attacks. The escalation has drawn international calls for de-escalation while the US declares the memorandum of understanding 'over'.
Pakistan has reportedly begun mediation efforts to reunify Libya, with talks between rival factions reportedly gaining momentum. A proposed plan would establish a transitional power-sharing government led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah and a presidential council headed by Saddam Haftar, while military leaders from both sides met in Sirte with UN involvement.
The US military launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran accusing the US of violating a ceasefire agreement. The US Treasury revoked a sanctions waiver on Iranian oil exports, and Qatar and Saudi Arabia denounced the attacks on their tankers.
In the aftermath of the US-Israeli war in Iran, regional powers are shaping a new security architecture. While the US pushes a track linking Iran's containment to Gulf security and the Abraham Accords, a regional autonomy track involving Pakistan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt is gaining momentum, and China supports de-escalation through Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.
Two explosions near the Four Seasons Hotel in Damascus wounded at least 18 people during French President Emmanuel Macron's landmark visit to Syria. Macron was unharmed and continued his talks with President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Syrian authorities later arrested an IS-linked cell they say was responsible for the blasts.
As the World Cup captivates global audiences, off-pitch issues including high ticket prices, visa denials, political interference and governance concerns have cast a shadow over the tournament. FIFA's decisions, from awarding the Peace Prize to Donald Trump to the 2034 hosting rights for Saudi Arabia, have drawn criticism and raised questions about the organization's transparency and accountability.
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, catching fire. The incident has heightened concerns over shipping security in the vital waterway, with reports of multiple vessels attacked and suspicion falling on Iran.
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 in the round of 16 with a stoppage-time goal from Mikel Merino, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career. The 41-year-old confirmed his farewell, while Portugal has appointed Jorge Jesus as new coach.