NY-NJ Gateway Commission Sues Federal Government Over Hudson Tunnel Funds
The Gateway Development Commission sued the federal government on Tuesday, seeking to force the release of grant and loan funds for the Hudson Tunnel...
Pupil stabs, critically wounds teacher in France
A secondary school pupil stabbed an art teacher in southern France on Tuesday, leaving the 60-year-old in critical condition, a prosecutor said. The pupil,...
Panama could pay heavy price over CK Hutchison ports ruling, Beijing warns
Beijing has slammed a Panamanian Supreme Court ruling that nullified Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings’ right to operate two major ports at the country’s...
Hong Kong to consider HK$3,000 fixed penalty for smoking on construction sites
Hong Kong authorities are considering changing the proposed fine for smoking on a construction site to a fixed penalty of HK$3,000 (US$385) rather than...
LIVE NOW: International Religious Freedom Summit Panel Explores Protecting Freedom of Belief for People on the Move
This panel held by the International Religious Freedom Summit 2026 at 9:15 a.m. ET on Feb. 3 explores the double challenge faced by victims...
LIVE NOW: Senate Armed Services Committee Examines Strategic Competition After New START
The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing at 9:30 a.m. ET on Feb. 3 to examine strategic competition in an unconstrained, post–New START...
UK police called as Starmer moves to expel Mandelson over Epstein leaks
The British government said on Tuesday it had sent a file of material to police looking into allegations that Labour Party politician Peter Mandelson...
Taiwan Should Deepen Trade With Democracies, Not China, Taiwanese President Says
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Taiwan should prioritise economic cooperation with other democracies rather than China, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Feb. 3, as his administration set...
Hong Kong developer SHKP’s executive director Maureen Fung resigns on health grounds
Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong’s largest developer by market capitalisation, said executive director Maureen Fung Sau-yim resigned with immediate effect on Tuesday...