Militant group said it had agreed to ceasefire deal from Egyptian and Qatari mediators. Israel said the proposal was a ‘softened’ version that it could not accept.بقلم Reuters

Sustainable aviation fuel is made from 100 per cent renewable waste and residue raw materials and cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 per cent over the fuel’s life cycle, Finnish firm Neste said.بقلم Agence France-Presse

Sanders, the longest-serving independent senator in US history, is almost certain to be reelected by his state of Vermont, meaning he would be 89 at the end of the coming term.بقلم Agence France-Presse

Yuen said in Facebook post he made decision to leave city after being contacted by national security police on a weekly basis after early release from jail in September.بقلم Clifford Lo,Danny Mok

The judge in the criminal hush money trial of Donald Trump said he will consider jail time for the former president for additional violations of the gag order.بقلم Reuters

Xi says China and Europe can contribute to world peace, ahead of meeting with President Emmanuel Macron and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.بقلم Finbarr Bermingham

The Labour Day holiday saw a surge of tourism in China, setting records and providing a boost to consumption at a time when the country is looking to solidify its economic recovery.بقلم Mia Nulimaimaiti

Sustainable aviation fuel is made from 100 per cent renewable waste and residue raw materials and cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 per cent over the fuel’s life cycle, Finnish firm Neste said.بقلم Agence France-Presse

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a close Duterte ally, has initiated a hearing in which a former anti-narcotics agent claimed Marcos Jnr was a drug abuser.بقلم Raissa Robles

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a close Duterte ally, has initiated a hearing in which a former anti-narcotics agent claimed Marcos Jnr was a drug abuser.بقلم Raissa Robles

More than half of middle-income households in Hong Kong believe house prices are poised to rally now that all of the restrictions in the market have been scrapped, according to a survey by Citibank.بقلم Salina Li

Ma mobilised thousands of medical staff to help during major outbreaks while arguing in favour of stringent testing, quarantines and lockdowns.بقلم William Zheng

Thailand’s farms are buckling under the high temperatures, while Malaysia braces for ecological impacts like rising dengue casesبقلم Aidan Jones,Hadi Azmi

Thailand’s farms are buckling under the high temperatures, while Malaysia braces for ecological impacts like rising dengue casesبقلم Aidan Jones,Hadi Azmi

Amid support from US rates and Chinese policies, investors are finally showing interest in Hong Kong stocks again. It’s still far from the market’s heyday but the path has not been this clear for years.بقلم David Chao

Malaysia has been accused by the West of helping Tehran evade sanctions through the supply of Iranian oil to China via a “dark fleet” in its waters.بقلم Joseph Sipalan,Hadi Azmi

Malaysia has been accused by the West of helping Tehran evade sanctions through the supply of Iranian oil to China via a “dark fleet” in its waters.بقلم Joseph Sipalan,Hadi Azmi

Russia says the drills are in response to ‘provocative statements and threats by certain Western officials’.بقلم Reuters,Agence France-Presse

Woman bundled into car by two men in Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district; later found unhurt in the vehicle.بقلم Clifford Lo

US troops let loose dozens of howitzer shells as Filipino forces followed up with rockets and Javelin missiles, before the imaginary enemy was whittled down with machine-gun fire and artillery rounds.بقلم Agence France-Presse

US troops let loose dozens of howitzer shells as Filipino forces followed up with rockets and Javelin missiles, before the imaginary enemy was whittled down with machine-gun fire and artillery rounds.بقلم Agence France-Presse

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how Asian nations have been making moves with an eye on the ever evolving relationship between China and the United States.بقلم Maria Siow

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at how Asian nations have been making moves with an eye on the ever evolving relationship between China and the United States.بقلم Maria Siow

The problem has become so bad that some local governments and schools in Japan have drafted rules to deal with the ‘irritated and impatient’.بقلم Julian Ryall

More than 9 million ‘akiya’ homes – 13.8 per cent of all Japan’s residential properties – have been left empty after owners die, a new report found.بقلم Julian Ryall

From Singapore to New Zealand, same-sex couples wanting to start a family often find the doorway to parenthood barred by entrenched conservatism, legal hurdles and prejudice.بقلم Amy Sood

Snakebites remain a deadly threat in Nepal, especially among rural populations, but experts believe targeted awareness campaigns and increased treatment access could halve fatalities.بقلم Bibek Bhandari

PM Narendra Modi has attacked Gandhi’s decision, saying he is ‘scared to fight’ in Amethi against BJP’s Smriti Irani again.بقلم Biman Mukherji

With its catchy melody, ‘Friendly Father’ is reminiscent of an Abba track – but with a Soviet-sounding twist.بقلم Business Insider

From spinning tales about nonexistent brands to drafting in local businesspeople to make outlandish claims, the trip is a hit with tourists.بقلم Kyodo

The forensics team – Tokyo Prison Fire Project – have made ‘significant progress’ with the remains that were co-mingled and degraded by fire.بقلم Julian Ryall

Western Australia Premier Roger Cook said the boy ‘rushed’ at police after wounding someone and was fatally shot by an officer.بقلم Agence France-Presse

Hopes were high that President Yoon Suk-yeol’s first-ever meeting with the opposition chief might bring some measure of stability, but the encounter only underscored the country’s political gridlock.بقلم Park Chan-kyong

Amid a series of setbacks, Hong Kong remains stuck the past when it comes to cultivating foreign talent and capital from emerging markets. By establishing itself as a hub that celebrates innovation and multiculturalism, the city can attract top-tier professionals from around the globe.بقلم Kavi Harilela

India’s unemployment time bomb disproportionately affects young people, with many seeking work in war zones and as illegal immigrants. In China, as automation quickly replaces human labour, frustrated youth struggle to find meaningful work or are stuck in toxic working environments.بقلم Kamala Thiagarajan

Zakia Wardak, the Afghan consul-general for Mumbai, is accused of trying to bring 25 bricks of gold into India from Dubai.بقلم Associated Press

The national water agency PUB has issued flash flood warnings for more than 10 locations in Singapore.بقلم CNA

Arun Reddy, the opposition party’s social media chief, is accused of editing footage showing Shah during his election campaign speech.بقلم Agence France-Presse

Child marriages have become more common in India’s eastern state of West Bengal, accounting for 15.2 per cent of all child marriages in the country.بقلم Sonia Sarkar

The country saw three waves of high temperatures in April, with the mercury peaking above 43 degrees Celsius at seven weather stations.بقلم Agence France-Presse

From Singapore and Malaysia to Australia, New Zealand and the China-focused clinics of Thailand, would-be parents are finding fertility treatments can take their financial, physical and emotional toll.بقلم Amy Sood,Aidan Jones,Kimberly Lim,Joseph Sipalan

Three Indian nationals have been charged in the shooting, and authorities are ‘investigating connections to the government of India’.بقلم Reuters

The port has become a thriving transshipment hub in the Indian Ocean particularly for vehicles, with a turnover of 700,000 units a month.بقلم Kalinga Seneviratne

Academics said his use of the term was unfair given Japan’s unique cultural and historical context.بقلم Julian Ryall

Brian Nelson, the Treasury’s undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, will visit the region as Washington looks to combat funding for Iran and its proxies as well as evasion of its sanctions on Russia.بقلم Reuters

Prioritising ‘strategic autonomy’ will let Europe engage with China on its own terms and avoid being held hostage to fluctuations in American leadership. Internal divisions within Europe, budget constraints and geopolitical challenges must be overcome to realise a new path forward.بقلم Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa

New prime minister Jeremiah Manele is expected to apply a “lighter touch” to ties with Beijing given the demand for greater transparency.بقلم Maria Siow

Trade talks between Taiwan and the United States for a phase-two deal have begun, with progress likely to be ‘harder’, analysts say, as more contentious topics fall under the microscope.بقلم Ralph Jennings

Pakistan’s eight Hangor-class submarines are equipped with technology that surpass that of India’s current Scorpène-class submarines, analysts say.بقلم Junaid Kathju

The list of 19 Medal of Freedom honorees pays homage to ‘firsts’ in their field, including the Everything Everywhere All at Once star, the first Asian to win the Oscar for Best Actress.بقلم Reuters