EU leaders nominate von der Leyen to head Commission for second term
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Union leaders on Thursday nominated Germany's centre-right Ursula von der Leyen for a second five-year term as…
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Ukraine military says Russian troops pushed out of part of key eastern town
(Reuters) - Ukraine's military said on Thursday its forces had forced Russian troops out of a district in the town…
China’s Communist Party expels former defence minister Li Shangfu
BEIJING: Former Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu has been expelled from the ruling Communist Party, state media said on Thursday…
Kremlin says it hopes calm can be restored in Bolivia after attempted coup
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday it hoped calm would be restored in Bolivia in the wake of…
China gives cities over US$316.45mil in emergency relief amid deadly floods
BEIJING: China has provided more than 2.3 billion yuan (US$316.45 million) in funds to help with rescue efforts, emergency supplies…
Russia considering downgrading relations with the West, the Kremlin says
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia is considering a possible downgrading of diplomatic relations with the…
Travellers departing HK airport may keep liquids, electronics in hand luggage after security upgrade
HONG KONG: Travellers leaving Hong Kong will soon enjoy a quicker departure, as they will be able to keep small…
Kenyan police fire on protesters in new clashes after president’s tax climbdown
NAIROBI (Reuters) -A climbdown by Kenya's president over plans to raise taxes brought no end to nationwide protests on Thursday,…
China to raise duty-free limit for mainland visitors to Hong Kong, says report
HONG KONG: Chinese tourists will soon be allowed more duty-free shopping in Hong Kong, with Beijing set to raise the…