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

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Hong Kong will set up an independent committee of inquiry headed by a judge to determine the cause of a deadly apartment block fire that shocked the city, and to make recommendati... Read More


Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Hong Kong officials said Monday that their investigation into a deadly blaze that killed at least 151 has revealed some of the netting that covered scaffolding used in renovations... Read More


A South African radio presenter is arrested on suspicion of recruiting fighters for Russia

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- A South African radio presenter appeared in court on Monday accused of recruiting men to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine. Nonkululeko Mantula, 39, was arrested alongside f... Read More


Bangladesh's ex-leader Hasina and her British lawmaker niece both found guilty of corruption

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- A court in Bangladesh's capital sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labour Party lawmaker Tulip Siddiq, to two years in pr... Read More


Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, giving gifts - and for many, a time for giving back. Food banks, services that deliver meals to seniors and other U.S. charities t... Read More


Shiffrin wins slalom on home Colorado snow to remain perfect in the Olympic season

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- American standout Mikaela Shiffrin dominated a World Cup slalom on home Colorado snow Sunday to remain perfect in the discipline during the Olympic season. Shiffrin extended her ... Read More


AI-assisted shopping is the talk of the holiday shopping season

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Major retail chains and tech companies are offering new or updated artificial intelligence tools in time for the holiday shopping season, hoping to give consumers an easier gift-b... Read More


Arsenal held by 10-man Chelsea, Isak sets up much-needed Liverpool win and Man United beats Palace

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Mikel Merino salvaged a 1-1 draw for Arsenal at 10-man Chelsea as the race for the Premier League title tightened on Sunday. Arsenal is five points clear of second-placed Manches... Read More


Report says world's biggest arms producers increased revenue by 5.9% last year to record level

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- The world's biggest weapons-producing companies saw a 5.9% increase in revenue from sales of arms and military services last year as demand was fed by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza... Read More


India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones

New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- India's telecoms ministry has directed smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices, according to a government order, raising conc... Read More