US Budget Deficit Narrows 7 Percent in May; Tariff Revenues Drop After Refunds
The U.S. budget deficit narrowed in May from the prior year, but tariff revenues declined that month as federal refunds began being issued. Washington...
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Pardoned J6er Sues Government for $18 Million for Alleged Abuse in Pretrial Detention
A former Jan. 6 defendant who alleged torture and other abuse in custody is suing the federal government for almost $18 million. The lawsuit...
Judge Says Challenge to ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ Is Moot as DOJ Backs Away
A federal judge on Wednesday declined to temporarily block President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” saying the request was moot because the...
Mystery platform? China says it was carrying out research at Scarborough Shoal
China said it had carried out a scientific expedition in Scarborough Shoal, amid renewed confrontation with the Philippines over the disputed South China Sea...
Hong Kong urged to expand driver-monitoring systems to reduce traffic accidents
Published: 11:46am, 11 Jun 2026Updated: 11:59am, 11 Jun 2026 The Hong Kong government should expand its planned mandate for driver-monitoring systems on public buses...
South Korea hits e-commerce giant Coupang with record US$409 million fine for data breach
South Korea imposed on Thursday a record US$409 million fine on e-commerce giant Coupang over a leak that exposed the data of more than...
India calls in air force to ensure exam papers secured after scandals fuel protests
India is taking unprecedented measures to restore confidence in its national student examination system after a series of scandals fuelled angry protests from young...
Singapore says arrest warrants for 1MDB’s Jho Low still in force despite US clemency bid
Singapore police said arrest warrants for fugitive financier Jho Low remain active, even as the Malaysian continues efforts to seek clemency from US President...
‘We’re Nothing At All’: why Hongkongers must avoid collective apathy
Published: 10:12am, 11 Jun 2026Updated: 10:16am, 11 Jun 2026 Through the invitation of a good friend, I had the privilege last Saturday of attending...