International
Hong Kong police have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter after a massive fire tore through an apartment complex in Tai Po, marking one of the city’s deadliest residential disasters in decades. The blaze spread rapidly through multiple towers, leaving at least 151 people dead and dozens still missing as search operations continue. Unsafe […]
International
The United States’ latest effort to advance a negotiated peace framework for the Ukraine war is facing strong opposition as talks continue. The peace proposal, which originally contained over two dozen clauses, has been revised after concerns that some terms appeared to favour Russian strategic interests. Key Sticking Points Slow Negotiations Diplomatic sources indicate
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A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) shows that Japanese defence manufacturers posted significant revenue growth in 2024. The rise reflects both expanding global demand for military equipment and Japan’s gradual shift toward easing its post-war restrictions on defence exports. Export Rules Eased After Decades Japan began relaxing