Chief Executive John Lee says his visit to Qatar and Kuwait has been very successful. He highlighted six areas in which progress was made, as Raymond Yeung reports from Kuwait:

The chief executive says Hong Kong has much to offer Kuwait. In a speech on the final day of his Middle East trip, John Lee says the two sides agreed to work together in various areas such as trade and financial services. Raymond Yeung again from Kuwait:

Hong Kong and the mainland are well placed to benefit from its outreach efforts to Gulf countries, according to executive councillor and lawmaker Jeffrey Lam. He noted, as an example, that oil-rich Qatar is seeking to transform its economy. Frank Yung with that story:

A deal by China and the United States to slash tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days is now in effect. Local trade representatives say exporters are likely to take advantage of the pause to rush goods to the United States. Chloe Feng reports:

The government has pledged to assist mainland enterprises in repositioning themselves, while offering a "certain and foreseeable" operating environment for firms in Hong Kong amid the current geopolitical uncertainties. Here's Frank Yung:

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says there's been a 40 percent surge in liquor imports in the first four months since Hong Kong reduced duties on liquor in October. As Elvis Yu reports, he urged companies to use Hong Kong as a show room for their products.

The founder of troubled private school Han Academy says parents of former students who bought debentures will get their money back by the end of this year. Here's Elvis Yu:

Applications for more than 16,000 new columbarium niches will open on Monday. They will be available in three sites. Jacqueline Ho, assistant director of grade management and development at the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, told Hailey Yip one of new sites in Sha Tin will be entirely smoke-free:

The University of Hong Kong says it's going to send its medical students out into the community to help get people exercising, as a part of its newly launched sports health initiative. It'll be a compulsory part of their training. Clinical Assistant Professor Amy Ng says the move will remind both students and the public of the importance of exercising. She told Charlie Chun more about the new plan:

A carnival will kick off this year's Dragon Boat Festival celebrations. This will set the stage for the Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races early next month when thousands of paddlers, including participants from Egypt and Qatar will compete. Hailey Yip has the details:

Colombia has formally agreed to join China's Belt and Road Initiative. The move is seen as another sign that countries in the Global South are pivoting towards Beijing. Natale Ching reports:

Israeli military strikes killed at least 80 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. Medics say most of the dead, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes on houses in an area of northern Gaza. Meanwhile, Israeli press reported that senior Hamas officials had been killed in a strike on Tuesday. Jamie Clarke has more:

French prosecutors have launched an investigation after a masked gang tried to kidnap the daughter of a crypto businessman in Paris. It's the third incident targeting wealthy crypto players and their families in recent months. The kidnapping attempt took place on Tuesday morning and, as Jamie Clarke reports, a video of the attack is now spreading on social media:

Central Europe is in the midst of a political shift that could see rifts widen in the European Union. A pro-Donald Trump lawmaker could win Sunday's presidential election in Romania, while polls put two more Maga-fans in second and third place in a Polish vote. Unlike in Canada, where a backlash against the Trump administration's tariffs and bullying rhetoric helped liberals stage a comeback to retain power - in Central Europe an entirely different trend is taking place - with far-right groups gaining ground. Jamie Clarke reports:

What would you do if you wanted to buy a piece of art but the price was far beyond your budget? An annual Hong Kong art fair aims to change this by making art-collecting more accessible and affordable. In this week's "Broad Strokes", presented by Ben Tse and Jacqueline Guico, we'll also tell you about a new gallery that is dedicated to promoting the awareness and conservation of our marine environment.