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Hong Kong to eliminate 'shoebox' flats

Oct 17, 2024

Hong Kong, October 17: Hong Kong leader John Lee rolled out plans on Wednesday to ban flats under eight square meters and cut import tax on spirits in a bid to ease a long-term housing crunch and boost the city's sluggish economy. Lee's administration has vowed to focus on livelihood issues and take the Chinese financial hub "from stability to prosperity" following a wide-ranging crackdown in the wake of pro-democracy protests in 2019.

Record number of women run for Japan election

Oct 17, 2024

'AI will replace tasks, not jobs', says Stanford professor at Global Future Councils

Oct 17, 2024

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola receives Reem Al Hashimy, Thani Al Zeyoudi

Oct 17, 2024

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17 killed, 182 wounded in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon in 24 hours

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Beirut [Lebanon], October 17: The Lebanese Ministry of Health announced that 17 people were killed and 182 others wounded as a result of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon over the past...

US threatens to cut arms aid to Israel

Oct 16, 2024

New York [US], October 16: Since the Hamas- Israel conflict broke out in October 2023, the US has provided nearly $18 billion in weapons, ammunition and other assistance to Israel....

Record number of people vote early for US President in battleground state of Georgia

Oct 16, 2024

New York [US], October 16: Gabe Sterling, an official at the Georgia Elections Administration Office, announced on October 15 that about 252,000 voters had cast their ballots early, a surprising...