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Hong Kong says it’s back open for business. Will the world buy it?

Hong Kong says it’s back open for business. Will the world buy it?

Hong Kong —  At a glitzy finance summit in Hong Kong this week, the city’s leader triumphantly told a room packed with top Wall Street executives that the Asian… Read More ›

‘The worst is behind us’: Hong Kong hosts top global bankers for finance summit

‘The worst is behind us’: Hong Kong hosts top global bankers for finance summit

  Hong Kong — Hong Kong leader John Lee sought to drum up confidence in the city’s future as a global financial hub on Wednesday, as he welcomed some… Read More ›

Biden warns democracy is under assault and calls for Americans to stand against political violence

Biden warns democracy is under assault and calls for Americans to stand against political violence

  President Joe Biden on Wednesday delivered a warning that American democracy is under assault from election deniers who are running for office at all levels… Read More ›

North Korea fires 10 missiles, South Korea says

North Korea fires 10 missiles, South Korea says

  Seoul, South Korea  — North Korea fired at least 10 missiles of various types from its east and west coasts on Wednesday, South Korea’s Ministry of National… Read More ›

Israel to give Ukraine military communication systems – report

Israel to give Ukraine military communication systems – report

Zelensky claimed that Israel’s reluctance to provide defense aid was “not about [Israeli] national security.”   Israel will provide Ukraine with military communication systems that… Read More ›

Russian missiles bombard cities across Ukraine, hitting power and water infrastructure

Russian missiles bombard cities across Ukraine, hitting power and water infrastructure

  Kyiv, Ukraine — Russia launched a barrage of missile strikes at Ukrainian cities on Monday as it ramped up its attacks on infrastructure facilities across the country. Explosions and air raid sirens… Read More ›

‘Our secret weapon’: Ukraine enlisting US to push Israel into sending military aid

‘Our secret weapon’: Ukraine enlisting US to push Israel into sending military aid

Kyiv’s Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk says he meets weekly with US envoy Tom Nides as part of efforts to bring Israel in line with… Read More ›

Pro-Palestine Lula Defeats Bolsonaro To Become Brazil’s President — Again

Pro-Palestine Lula Defeats Bolsonaro To Become Brazil’s President — Again

  SAO PAULO (AP/JNS) — Brazil’s electoral authority said Sunday that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the leftist Worker’s Party defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro… Read More ›

Seoul crowd disaster leaves South Korea reeling, as death toll rises to 154

Seoul crowd disaster leaves South Korea reeling, as death toll rises to 154

South Korean authorities were on Sunday investigating the crowd surge that killed at least 154 partygoers in Seoul, as the rattled nation attempts to come to terms… Read More ›

In 1st comment, Pelosi says she’s ‘heartbroken, traumatized’ over attack on husband

In 1st comment, Pelosi says she’s ‘heartbroken, traumatized’ over attack on husband

‘His condition continues to improve,’ says US House speaker about Paul Pelosi, 82, who suffered fractured skull in an attack by a home intruder, 2… Read More ›

Inspector Cites Regulatory Gaps In Fatal New York Limo Crash

Inspector Cites Regulatory Gaps In Fatal New York Limo Crash

  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York regulators failed to do all they could to sideline a poorly maintained stretch limousine that careened down a… Read More ›

Crowd crush kills at least 151 at Seoul Halloween festivities

Crowd crush kills at least 151 at Seoul Halloween festivities

Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s first big Halloween celebration since the end of Covid restrictions turned to tragedy on Saturday night, when at least 151 people,… Read More ›

What is the newly emerged Palestinian terror group ‘Lion’s Den’?

What is the newly emerged Palestinian terror group ‘Lion’s Den’?

Analysis: Winning support from many across Nablus due to their killer social media presence where its members post videos of attacks, the group is seen… Read More ›

Spokesman: Speaker Pelosi’s Husband ‘Violently Assaulted’ In Home Break-in, Now In Hospital

Spokesman: Speaker Pelosi’s Husband ‘Violently Assaulted’ In Home Break-in, Now In Hospital

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul, was “violently assaulted” by an assailant who broke into their San Francisco home early Friday, and… Read More ›

Food is on the ballot for millions of poor Brazilians ahead of presidential run-off vote

Food is on the ballot for millions of poor Brazilians ahead of presidential run-off vote

São Paulo — In a flimsy wooden structure in a small favela on the outer edges of São Paulo, a kitchen, bed, and television occupy the same… Read More ›

Clashes in Iran as thousands gather at Mahsa Amini’s grave, 40 days after her death

Clashes in Iran as thousands gather at Mahsa Amini’s grave, 40 days after her death

  Clashes broke out throughout Iran Wednesday as thousands of people came to the burial site of Mahsa Amini in Saqqez, a city in the Kurdistan province,… Read More ›

US ‘concerned’ over West Bank tensions, loss of lives, Blinken tells Herzog

US ‘concerned’ over West Bank tensions, loss of lives, Blinken tells Herzog

Blinken and Herzog also spoke on shared security concerns, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Iran’s drone presence in the region.   The United… Read More ›

What is a dirty bomb and why is Russia talking about it?

What is a dirty bomb and why is Russia talking about it?

Russia is accusing Ukraine of planning to use a so-called dirty bomb, an allegation dismissed by Kyiv and its Western allies as a false-flag operation that Moscow could… Read More ›

‘The Squad’ urges Biden administration to negotiate ceasefire in Ukraine

‘The Squad’ urges Biden administration to negotiate ceasefire in Ukraine

Members of “The Squad” – Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley – were among 30 signatories on the letter urging Biden to… Read More ›

Three Palestinians reported killed as intense fighting erupts in Nablus

Three Palestinians reported killed as intense fighting erupts in Nablus

Another 19 injured as Israeli forces said to raid building holding senior members of Lion’s Den; IDF confirms operation in West Bank city where terror… Read More ›