Chinese embassy urges nationals in Israel to take security precautions

As sowing season approaches across the region, farmers face scarcity and rising cost of fertiliser.

China is stepping up its diplomacy on the Iran war, putting forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from Gulf countries and opposing a United Nations proposal to use any force necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz.

The MATCH Act would tighten existing restrictions on a critical choke point for the AI industry, banning exports of certain manufacturing tools across China.