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US waives Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump plans visit
AFP, Published on 14/02/2026
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Friday he planned to visit Venezuela and reiterated satisfaction with its interim leader, as his administration authorized five major oil companies to operate in the country.
Starmer vows to remain as UK PM amid Epstein fallout
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» LONDON — Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to stay on as Britain's leader Monday, as another top aide quit and he prepared to face lawmakers furious that his government has become embroiled in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
Bitter cold grips millions as US digs out of sweeping snowstorm
AFP, Published on 27/01/2026
» NEW YORK - Millions of Americans were facing dangerously cold temperatures Monday in the wake of a massive winter storm that whipped snow and ice across the country, knocking out power and paralyzing transportation.
Overseas scholars drawn to China's scientific clout, funding
AFP, Published on 07/01/2026
» SHANGHAI - China's government has long made efforts to tempt top scientists from abroad, but researchers say its institutions themselves are increasingly attracting talent thanks to their generous funding and growing prestige.
Hong Kong launches probe after plane skids off runway, kills 2, in 'suitable' weather
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/10/2025
» Weather and runway conditions at Hong Kong's airport were suitable for normal operations when a cargo plane veered off the runway early Monday and ploughed into the sea, killing two people, authorities said as they launched an investigation into the incident.
Hong Kong's airlines evacuate planes as they wait out Typhoon Ragasa
Reuters, Published on 24/09/2025
» HONG KONG — As Typhoon Ragasa, the world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year, approached Hong Kong this week, mass flight cancellations and lost revenue were not the only headache for airlines based at one of the world's busiest airports.
Passengers rush to rearrange flights at Hong Kong airport as Ragasa approaches
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/09/2025
» Travellers have started preparing for the onslaught of Super Typhoon Ragasa, with some arriving at Hong Kong International Airport up to two days early on Monday to reschedule flights as all local airlines announced cancellations of most departures starting Tuesday evening.
Southeast Asian visitors power growth in visa-free arrivals in China
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» Visa-free entries into China by foreign nationals rose by more than half in the first eight months of the year, with visitors from Southeast Asia accounting for a big part of the growth.
Isak on brink of Liverpool move on frantic Premier League deadline day
AFP, Published on 01/09/2025
» LONDON - Liverpool have reportedly agreed a British record fee of £125 million ($169 million) to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle, with the deal set to be completed on a frantic final day of the summer transfer window.
New Zealand's population exodus hits 13-year high
Reuters, Published on 15/08/2025
» SYDNEY — New Zealand citizens leaving the country have hit the highest levels in 13 years, with more than a third of those emigrating aged under 30 years as unemployment rises and economic growth remains soft.