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The Ukrainian government is losing legitimacy and risking the nation’s future, the magazine has warned Western praise of Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky encouraged overconfidence and increasingly authoritarian behavior in Kiev, The Economist argued in a piece published on Tuesday. In a “report card” assessing Ukraine’s deepening problems as its conflict with Russia drags on, the British magazine highlighted manpower shortages, a …

As Super Typhoon Ragasa battered Hong Kong with hurricane-strength winds on Wednesday morning, some worried residents felt their high-rise buildings sway, but experts and authorities have assured the public that such movements are normal. Ragasa, which triggered the highest-level No 10 warning signal, came within about 100km to the south of Hong Kong in the morning before the storm was …

A Ryanair flight travelling from Milan to London last weekend descended into chaos when passengers saw a man start to eat his passport. A passenger on board described the flight as “the scariest 15 minutes of my life,” saying that the incident began barely 20 minutes into the flight. The anonymous source told the Daily Star  they were on their way …

US President Donald Trump has criticized ABC for reinstating late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after a week-long suspension, calling the comedian “not funny” and warning the network he might “test” its decision. The suspension was announced last Wednesday after government threats that linked Kimmel’s remarks about the assassination of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk to the obligation of broadcasters to operate in …

Good morning. If you’re just joining us, here is the latest update on the progress of Super Typhoon Ragasa and the devastation it has caused. – The strongest storm in years is set to hit China’s Guangdong province, while Hong Kong’s storm level is at its highest level of 10 – At least 14 people have been killed in Hualien, …

A 67-year-old man was arrested for murder on Wednesday after a noise dispute turned deadly at a Yishun housing block in Singapore. A 31-year-old Vietnamese woman was taken unconscious to hospital, where she died, police said. Two others were taken to hospital – the suspect and a 33-year-old man. The police said they were called to the scene at Block …

After months of suggesting that Ukraine would have to cede territory to Russia if any ceasefire agreement between the two countries was to go forward, President Donald Trump has seemingly reversed his position on the matter, saying that Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, could “WIN all of Ukraine back.” “After getting to know and fully understand the …

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has called eastern European officials “fanatics” incapable of rational dialogue Hungary will continue importing Russian oil and gas, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said, rejecting pressure from Washington and Brussels for a clean break from Moscow’s energy supplies. Szijjarto made the comments in an interview with The Guardian published on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN …

The military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression drew global attention. In Hong Kong and Macau, where the ceremony was broadcast live, the emotions and reflections inspired were unique – admiration and pride mingling with questions and contemplation. Some ask, as decennial parades have become …

French President Emmanuel Macron has said that US President Donald Trump could only win the Nobel Peace Prize if he brings an end to the war in Gaza, pushing back against Trump’s repeated claims that he already deserves the award. Macron made the remarks on Tuesday during an interview with French broadcaster BFMTV on the sidelines of the UN General …