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Hong Kong to start independent inquiry into deadly fire as pressure mounts

John Lee, the chief executive of the Chinese region, pledged to overcome vested interests and bring about systemic change in the construction industry after a fire that killed at least 151 people

Asian shares rise as US stocks dip, tech and financials lead gains

The Kospi in South Korea jumped 1.5 per cent to 3,977.85, led by buying of technology shares like Samsung Electronics, which surged 2.8 per cent. Chip maker SK Hynix leaped 3.4 per cent

Starbucks to pay $35 mn to NYC workers in settlement amid ongoing strikes

The workers want better hours and increased staffing, and they are angry that Starbucks hasn't agreed on a contract nearly four years after workers voted to unionize at a Buffalo store

US peace plan 'looks better' with revisions but work continues: Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy's visit to Paris followed Sunday's meeting between Ukrainian and US officials, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as productive

Trump had preventive heart and abdomen MRI scan, results 'normal': Doctor

The Republican president said Sunday during an exchange with reporters as he travelled back to Washington from Florida that the results of the MRI were 'perfect'

UK, US sign zero-tariff pharma deal in exchange for higher drug spending

Under the deal, announced by officials on both sides, the United States government agreed to exempt UK-origin pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, and medical technology from import taxes

Hong Kong fire: Donations hit $115 mn as crackdown on dissent tightens

On Monday, Hong Kong authorities said teams were assessing the safety of the other buildings, including the one that caught fire first and suffered the worst damage

What to know about this week's diplomatic efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump's peace plan became public last month, sparking alarm that it was too favourable to Moscow

Flood recovery ops underway in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand as tolls rise

The severe weather killed at least 469 people in Indonesia, 162 in Thailand and 334 in Sri Lanka, authorities said

Global arms producers' revenue up 5.9% to record level in 2024: Report

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, or SIPRI, said the revenues of the 100 largest arms makers grew to $679 billion in 2024, the highest figure it has recorded

Trump invites families of shot National Guard members to White House

The president said he's discussed a White House visit for the parents of both members of the West Virginia National Guard

Police search for shooter after 4 killed in shooting in California

The shooting occurred just before 6 pm Saturday inside the hall, which shares a parking lot with other businesses

US, Ukraine talks on Russia productive, but much work yet to be done: Rubio

The high-level negotiations in Florida came days before President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will be in Moscow to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin

US senators back congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats

Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, when asked about a follow-up strike aimed at people no long able to fight, said Congress does not have information that happened

Netanyahu submits request for pardon amid his ongoing corruption trial

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the president to grant him a pardon during his long-running corruption trial that's bitterly divided the country.

Rubio, Witkoff to meet Ukrainian negotiators as Trump pushes to broker deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump, were expected to sit down with a Ukrainian delegation to hash out the details

Kyrgyzstan holds snap parliamentary election as opposition faces crackdown

It is expected to cement the grip of President Sadyr Zhaparov, who has sought to suppress dissent in what was once Central Asia's most democratic country

Thousands in Philippines protest corruption, demand return of stolen funds

Left-wing groups led a separate protest in Manila's main park with a blunt demand for all implicated government officials to immediately resign and face prosecution

At least 4 dead, 10 injured in shooting at banquet hall in California

Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff's office, said the victims included both children and adults

Hong Kong mourns as deadly fire claims 128 lives, sparks safety crackdown

There has been an outpouring of support and sympathy, with thousands of city residents visiting the site of the fire to pay tribute to the dead and donate supplies