Chinese military purge exposes weakness, could widen

Chinese military purge exposes weakness, could widen

China ‘purges’ 9 PLA generals, clampdown seen widening Upheaval weakens PLA, including in strategic rocket force More time needed to clean up corruption – analyst Problems may dissuade PLA from risking major clashes in near term BEIJING, Dec 30 (Reuters) – A sweeping purge of Chinese generals has weakened the People’s Liberation Army, exposing deep-rooted … Read more

In sea change for Poland, new government is sworn in

In sea change for Poland, new government is sworn in

[1/5]Newly appointed Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk attends the cabinet swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland December 13, 2023. REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel Acquire Licensing Rights Polish president swears in new government Ceremony completes shift away from nationalist rule New PM Tusk aims to repair ties with European Union WARSAW, Dec 13 (Reuters) – … Read more

Hong Kong ‘patriots only’ election falls flat with record low turnout

Hong Kong ‘patriots only’ election falls flat with record low turnout

[1/2]A volunteer campaigns for the New People’s Party during the District Council election in Hong Kong, China, December 10, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu Acquire Licensing Rights HONG KONG, Dec 11 (Reuters) – A “patriots only” district election in Hong Kong that barred opposition democrats from the ballot sheet amid a national security squeeze had a record low … Read more

Hong Kong activists arrested in city’s ‘birdcage’ election

Hong Kong activists arrested in city’s ‘birdcage’ election

HONG KONG, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Three Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were arrested on Sunday, just before voting began in a “patriots only” district election that has marginalised formerly popular opposition figures in the city amid a national security clampdown. The pro-China government has been seeking to boost turnout, as some observers see large numbers … Read more

Denmark passes law to ban Koran burnings

Denmark passes law to ban Koran burnings

[1/5]The screen in the Danish Parliament, Folketinget, shows the result after a vote for a new law against inappropriate treatment of writings of importance to religious communities, in Copenhagen, Denmark, December 7, 2023. After a debate lasting several hours, the law against the inappropriate… Acquire Licensing Rights Read more COPENHAGEN, Dec 7 (Reuters) – Denmark’s … Read more

Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration

Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration

[1/2]A sign is seen at the arrivals passport control area of Terminal 5, at Heathrow Airport, London, Britain, March 23, 2023. REUTERS/Toby Melville/files Acquire Licensing Rights PM Sunak says Britain taking ‘radical’ action on migration Government aims for 300,000 fewer migrants than last year Higher minimum salary for skilled workers announced Unions raise concern over … Read more

Indicted Republican George Santos to face US House expulsion vote Friday

Indicted Republican George Santos to face US House expulsion vote Friday

WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on Friday on whether to expel scandal-plagued Republican George Santos, who faces criminal corruption charges and new accusations that he misspent campaign money, according to Republican aides. Several lawmakers have introduced motions targeting the first-term lawmaker after a report by his … Read more

US Supreme Court signals it could limit SEC in-house enforcement

US Supreme Court signals it could limit SEC in-house enforcement

The seal of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seen at their headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 12, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices on Wednesday signaled skepticism toward the legality of certain proceedings that the Securities and Exchange Commission conducts … Read more

Police still probing cause of fiery car crash at US-Canada border

Police still probing cause of fiery car crash at US-Canada border

[1/2]A Customs and Border Protection officer watches as a vehicle burns at the Rainbow Bridge U.S. border crossing with Canada, in Niagara Falls, New York, U.S. November 22, 2023 in a still image from video. Courtesy Saleman Alwishah via REUTERS Acquire Licensing Rights Nov 23 (Reuters) – U.S. police said on Thursday they were still … Read more

Seized Galaxy Leader ship in Yemen’s Hodeidah port area -owner

Seized Galaxy Leader ship in Yemen’s Hodeidah port area -owner

LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) – The Galaxy Leader commercial ship was “illegally boarded by military personnel via a helicopter” on Nov. 19 and is now in the Hodeidah port area in Yemen, the vessel’s owner said on Monday. “All communications were subsequently lost with the vessel,” Isle of Man registered Galaxy Maritime Ltd, owner of … Read more