Political News
Washington ready to accept short-term deal with China if structural issues addressed
A top US official said on Monday that Washington was open to a short-term deal with China as long as "structural issues" such as American companies' access to the Asian giant and Chinese government subsidies for the their state-owned enterprises were on the table.
Climate change protesters block central London roads, dozens arrested
Hundreds of climate change protesters blocked major roads around parliament in London on Monday, marking the start of two-weeks of peaceful demonstrations to force the government to change its policies on environmental issues.
Trump attacks Democrats in impeachment battle as second whistleblower comes to light
US President Donald Trump attacked House Speaker and top Democrat Nancy Pelosi on Sunday saying she could be guilty of treason.
Hong Kong protests turn violent after face-mask ban
Anti-government marches in Hong Kong turned violent over the weekend after tens of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets following a ban on face masks.
Beijing 'narrows scope' of trade talks with Washington - report
Hopes of a significant breakthrough in the increasingly damaging US-China trade war are fading, according to reports.
UK house price growth hits a six-year low in September
House prices grew at their slowest pace since April 2013 last month, in keeping with the predominantly flat trend seen over recent months.
HSBC to cut up to 10,000 jobs globally
HSBC is planning to cut up to 10,000 jobs worldwide as part of a cost-cutting move, according to reports published on Sunday.
Investor confidence crumbles across the eurozone - survey
Investor confidence in the eurozone has tumbled, reversing the modest improvements seen a month earlier to reach the lowest point since 2013, a well-regarded survey showed on Monday.