Trump plan to end Ukraine war sparks fears of a bad deal for Europe
Europe is increasingly concerned that Donald Trump renewed effort to end the war in Ukraine could lead to a settlement that fails to punish or weaken Russia as many European…
Manufacturing sector in US stays slow amid ongoing tariff issues
U.S. manufacturing contracted for the ninth month in a row in November, hit hard by falling orders and rising raw material costs. Import tariffs remain one of the biggest obstacles…
Hong Kong leader orders independent probe into fire that killed 151
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has announced the creation of an independent, judge-led committee to investigate the city’s deadliest fire in decades. The blaze, which tore through seven tower…
Putin and Trump’s envoy prepare for key Ukraine talks in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, as Washington signals confidence in progress toward a potential deal to end the…
Fire death toll hits 151 as Hong Kong rounds up more suspects
Hong Kong authorities announced on Monday that they have arrested 13 individuals on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the city’s worst fire in decades. Investigators say substandard renovation materials…
Exclusive Huawei, ZTE win Vietnam 5G contracts after US tariffs shift ties
China’s major telecom companies Huawei and ZTE have secured several contracts this year to supply 5G equipment in Vietnam, signaling a noticeable warming in relations between Hanoi and Beijing. The…
Ukraine hits two Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tankers using naval drones
Ukrainian naval drones have struck two sanctioned oil tankers in the Black Sea as they sailed toward a Russian port to load oil for foreign markets, a Ukrainian security official…
Sri Lanka Flood Disaster: 159 Dead as Mud Buries Communities
At least 159 people have been confirmed dead across Sri Lanka as authorities struggle to contain rising floodwaters in parts of the capital following the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.…
Venezuela Calls Trump’s Airspace Comments a Colonial Threat
Caracas has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump after he declared that the airspace above and around Venezuela should be considered fully closed. The announcement has further escalated already rising…
Hong Kong Mourns Victims of Deadly Fire That Killed 128
Hong Kong on Saturday entered a period of mourning for the 128 people confirmed dead in a massive fire at the Wang Fuk Court high-rise complex. With 150 people still…