Humeyra Pamuk

US State Department stops processing visas for Afghan allies

Visa processing halted after Afgan national accused of National Guard shooting Advocacy group sees long-term effort to keep Afghans out of U.S. USCIS had already stopped processing Afghan immigration requests WASHINGTON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has ordered its diplomats worldwide to stop processing visas for Afghan nationals, according to a…

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John Geddie

    Hong Kong mourns victims of blaze that killed 128 and counting

    Two hundred still missing, search and rescue ended Eleven arrested in connection with city’s worst fire in decades Hong Kong officials hold three-minute silence on Saturday Britain’s King Charles sends condolences for ‘appalling tragedy’ HONG KONG, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Hong Kong on Saturday mourned the 128 people known to have died in a massive…

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    Antoni Slodkowski

      Hong Kong fire poses test for China’s grip on the city

      Item 1 of 2 Thick smoke billows from the upper floors of a residential block at Wang Fuk Court housing estate during a major fire that engulfed bamboo scaffolding across multiple buildings, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY [1/2]Thick smoke billows from the upper floors…

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      China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, vows to defend itself

      China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, vows to defend itself

      Item 1 of 2 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, November 1, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-ji/File Photo [1/2]Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, November 1, 2025….

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      Former Bank of Communications VP probed by China's anti-graft watchdog, state media reports

      US, China held maritime security talks in Hawaii, Chinese navy says

      BEIJING, Nov 22 (Reuters) – The U.S. and Chinese militaries this week held “frank and constructive” maritime security talks, the Chinese navy said on Saturday, as the two superpowers gradually restore military-to-military communications after several months of trade tensions. The working-level meetings took place November 18-20 in Hawaii, according to the official social media account…

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      Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says

      Trump would back Russia sanctions bill if he retains final authority, White House official says

      WASHINGTON, Nov 17 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump is willing to sign legislation to impose sanctions on Russia as long as he retains ultimate decision-making authority over any such measures, a senior White House official said on Monday. Trump told reporters late on Sunday that it was “OK with me” that Republicans were working on…

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      Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit

      Caribbean countries to hold slavery reparations talks on UK visit

      LONDON, Nov 15 (Reuters) – A delegation from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission will hold talks this week with officials and politicians in Britain on addressing the historical injustices of slavery and colonialism, as well as their lasting impacts. At least 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped, forcibly transported by European ships and sold into…

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