Cardinal Kevin Farrell to oversee Vatican in wake of Pope Francis’ death
With Pope Francis’ death, the immediate running of the Vatican is now in the hands of one cardinal, Dublin-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell. Advertisement Known...
Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental hotel set for US$100 million renovation
The 61-year-old Mandarin Oriental hotel in Central will undergo a US$100 million renovation demonstrating the company’s continued faith in Hong Kong as a premier...
Divisions Remain as Republicans Steam Ahead With Trump’s Legislative Agenda: What to Know
Given Republicans’ narrow majority in the lower chamber, passing this package will be a herculean task for leadership. WASHINGTON—Republicans are barreling full steam ahead...
Trump to Attend Funeral for Pope Francis in Rome
The president offered condolences to those affected by the pope’s death. WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump is planning on attending Pope Francis’s funeral with First Lady...
2 House Judiciary Democrats Urge Chief Justice to Call for More Security for Judges
The federal judiciary’s policymaking body also has warned that the court system is underfunded and vulnerable amid rising threats to judges. Two top House...
Federal Student Loan Collections to Restart in May After Biden-Era Freeze
The loan repayment push aims to stabilize the $1.6 trillion federal student debt portfolio and reduce taxpayer burden amid rising delinquency. Federal student loan...
South Korea snap election: Lee Jae-myung tops 50% as conservatives reel from Yoon fallout
Lee Jae-myung, presidential front runner of the liberal Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), has surpassed the 50 per cent support mark for the first...
Has the number of street sleepers in Hong Kong really dropped?
Published: 8:00am, 22 Apr 2025Updated: 8:22am, 22 Apr 2025 The number of registered street sleepers in Hong Kong fell to a 10-year low of...
70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO
About 70 shops in Hong Kong have allegedly sold banned oxo-degradable plastic products, including waste bags for pets, according to an environmental charity. Advertisement...