China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage
HONG KONG, Dec 6 (Reuters) – China’s national security office in Hong Kong warned foreign media on Saturday…
Hong Kong fire came after contractor safety breaches and a residents’ revolt
Prestige Construction had history of safety violations before winning renovation contract, documents showWang Fuk Court residents wrongly told…
Lebanese president, Hezbollah split over expanded talks with Israel
Israel, Lebanon sent civilian envoys for expanded talksAoun defends move, Hezbollah calls it a blunderFears of internal strife…
Dollar hovers near five-week low on Fed rate cut bets
TOKYO, Dec 5 (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar languished not far from a five-week low against its major…
Exclusive: Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
Item 1 of 2 An information sign for passport and visa appointments is displayed outside the U.S. embassy…
Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens
Item 1 of 2 A girl poses holding her phone after an interview discussing Australia’s social media ban…
Nigel Farage’s Reform lands one of Britain’s biggest ever political donations
Reform UK receives 9 million pounds from Christopher HarborneFarage says donor frustrated by tech progress, asked for nothingSeeks…
Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles
NHTSA to propose reducing fuel economy requirements for 2022-2031 vehiclesFord CEO supports aligning standards with market realitiesEnvironmental group…
Trump launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Item 1 of 4 Family members, who say they are looking to protect themselves from potentially being profiled…
Euro hits six-week high on economic, Ukraine optimism, dollar dipsÂ
Euro zone business activity expands at fastest pace in 2.5 yearsOptimism over potential end to Russia/Ukraine war boosts…
Israel, Lebanon send civilian envoys to ceasefire committee for expanded talks
Item 1 of 2 An Israeli citizen looks out from a viewpoint towards Lebanon, near the Israel-Lebanon border,…
Migrants in Lebanon hope Pope’s peace message lingers amid fears of new war
Item 1 of 3 Filipina worker Loren Capobres, attends an interview with Reuters, in Beirut, Lebanon December 2,…