Trump extends Iran ceasefire; Xi calls for open Strait of Hormuz; Hong Kong baby bonus lags
US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran after a request from Pakistan's leadership, while claiming US forces intercepted a lethal 'gift from China' to Tehran. Chinese President Xi Jinping told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open. In Hong Kong, 20 couples received HK$60,000 each under a triple baby bonus scheme, but less than 60% of the HK$2.28 billion fund has been disbursed with six months left.
Key facts
- Trump extended Iran ceasefire after Pakistan request
- Trump claimed interception of 'gift from China' to Iran
- Xi Jinping called for open Strait of Hormuz with Saudi crown prince
- 20 Hong Kong couples received HK$60,000 each for three children
- Less than 60% of HK$2.28 billion baby bonus disbursed
- Scheme launched October 2023, ends October 2025
- Xi's call reported by state broadcaster CCTV
- Trump's extension was last-minute
Entities
Institutions
- SCMP
- CCTV
Locations
- Hong Kong
- China
- Iran
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia
- Strait of Hormuz