Trump says U.S. hit 'big facility' in Venezuela
Trump says U.S. hit 'big facility' in Venezuela
Hong Kong authorities question World Bank’s ‘unfair’ business-ready grades
Hong Kong authorities have questioned a World Bank report giving the city lower grades for business readiness, saying outdated data has led to unfair comparisons.
The digital policy office said early on Tuesday that Hong Kong remained among the top 20 for “operational efficiency” and in the second quintile for “regulatory framework” and “public services” in the World Bank Group’s Business Ready 2025 report.
“Some of the report’s assessment results, such as those for ‘international trade’,...
What to know about China's drills around Taiwan
China's military drills around Taiwan entered their second day on Tuesday, the sixth major manoeuvres Beijing has held near the self-ruled island in recent years.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky denies drone attack on Putin residence after Trump says it angered him
Moscow says 'such reckless actions will not go unanswered'
Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
Swedish workers trial 'friendship hour' to combat loneliness
The pilot project is even giving staff free money to help pay to do activities with their friends.
Rob and Michele Reiner’s autopsy reports sealed by judge at request of investigators
The Reiners’ son, Nick, is accused of killing his parents and could face the death penalty if convicted
Washington lines up slew of health deals as US and China vie for influence across Africa
Washington is securing bilateral health deals with countries across Africa to ensure direct access to critical pathogen data and specimens following the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Analysts say the US’ strategic retreat from multilateral organisations has created a vacuum that China is likely to exploit to deepen its influence within global health bodies and position itself as the main partner for the developing world.
Under the “America First Global...
Philadelphia sees historic drop in homicides: 'Lower numbers don't mean the work is done'
Through Dec. 28, there have been 218 homicides in the city - a drop of nearly 17% from the same period last year.
Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80
Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia, who many believed would sweep elections next year to lead her country once again, died on Tuesday aged 80, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said.
San Diego County to ring in new year with rain, chance of mountain snow
San Diego County is in for a wild weather week, continuing with warm, gusty Santa Ana winds and ending with rain and mountain snow as the new year rolls in.