Stock markets have rallied after China and the United States agreed to roll back most of their tariffs on each other for 90 days. That's according to a joint statement released after the two sides held two days of talks in Geneva. US tariffs on Chinese goods will be slashed to 30 percent, while Chinese tariffs will drop to 10 percent. Azam Khan reports:

Speaking in an interview with RTHK, Xu Jianwei, a senior economist at French investment bank Natixis, said the agreement reached by China and the US came much faster than expected.

Chief Executive John Lee has announced that SAR passport holders will enjoy 30 days of visa-free travel in Qatar, starting immediately. He made the announcement before travelling to Kuwait, the second destination of his Middle East trip. Raymond Yeung reports from Doha:

A leading Chinese digital bank says Hong Kong provides the ideal platform for mainland enterprises to reach out to Belt and Road markets, citing the city's strengths in technology and global network. Raymond Yeung filed this story from Doha:

Locally... the government has proposed subsidiary legislation to Hong Kong's home-grown national security law to enable authorities to better safeguard national security and address threats amid a "complicated geopolitical situation." Frank Yung reports:

A lawmaker says Hong Kong urgently needs more commercial vehicle parking spaces. The government was urged to make more parking spots available in districts where demand is higher. Hailey Yip reports:

Two medical students have developed a score to help doctors treating stroke patients with intra cerebral haemorrhage, or ICH. The Trich score allows doctors to determine which patients need prompt and intense treatment. It was developed by Adrian So and Charming Yeung from the University of Hong Kong. Their supervisor, Dr Teo Kay-Cheong, talked to Natasha Ho about the current problems with treatment:

The government says it is investigating a case in which a hiker apparently removed a distance marker on the MacLehose Trail. Damon Pang reports:

Tickets for two upcoming football matches in Hong Kong, showcasing four of the world's top teams, were sold out on Monday according to the organisers. Aaron Tam reports:

China is welcoming Latin American leaders to Beijing for a major summit, seeking to draw the region closer in response to the trade war with the United States. Jacqueline Guico reports:

Hamas has released an American Israeli hostage held in Gaza. Al Jazeera television has shown a photograph of him standing next to masked fighters and a Red Cross official. Unlike in previous hostage releases, he was wearing civilian clothing. As Jamie Clarke reports, the handover came during a brief pause in fighting.

There's been mounting criticism against US President Donald Trump after American media reported he plans to accept a luxury Boeing jet from the Qatari royal family for use as Air Force One. But the president went on the defence, pointing out that the United States is getting a free plane to replace a 40-year-old one. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer mocked the idea, releasing a statement that read: "Nothing says 'America First' like Air Force One, brought to you by Qatar." Hailey Yip reports:

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India has only "paused" its military action against Pakistan and will "retaliate on its own terms" if there are future attacks on his country. It's Modi's first public comments since a ceasefire between the neighbouring countries was brokered over the weekend. Jamie Clarke reports:

The Kurdish militant group, the PKK, has announced that it is disbanding and renouncing armed conflict as part of a new peace initiative with Turkey. The move ends decades of bloody conflict and promises to put an end to one of the longest insurgencies in the Middle East. It could have a significant impact in Turkey, as well as Syria and Iraq. Jamie Clarke has more: