Hong Kong police say they froze $9 million meant for protesters
Hong Kong police say they have frozen about $9 million in funds raised by anti-government protesters, and arrested four members of a prominent fundraising group on allegations of money laundering.
Read More »Analysis: Why North Korea wants nothing to do with South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had nothing but praise for “the compatriots in the south” at the start of 2019, speaking of “the united strength of the fellow countrymen.”
Read More »Inside the world’s largest diamond trading floor
The new Dubai Diamond Exchange is now the world’s largest diamond trading floor, with $15-17 billion passing through it yearly.
Read More »Online fakes put kids in danger
The listing on Amazon described it as a “4 in 1 Baby car seat and Stroller” and featured images of a popular brand called Doona, including a photo of the US President’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, with hers. Listed for $299, this copycat was $200 cheaper than a real Doona. It was …
Read More »India protests: At least six killed in Uttar Pradesh
Violence was reported in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi amid ongoing unrest over citizenship bill.
Read More »Trump to give annual address to Congress amid impeachment drama
The State of the Union speech will be delivered in February around the time of Trump’s Senate trial.
Read More »Poland lower house approves controversial judges law
The legislation makes it easier to dismiss judges who question the ruling party’s judicial reforms.
Read More »Two cruise ships collide in the Caribbean
The crash happened off the Mexican island of Cozumel, damaging the stern of one of the ships.
Read More »Australia fires: A visual guide to the bushfires and extreme heat
The scale of the nation’s ongoing emergency is terrifying – here’s what fire crews are facing.
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