Protesters rally in Hong Kong on handover anniversary
Protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong Friday to mark the anniversary of the city's handover from Britain to China.
Fri Jul 01 2016
China's Xi says will not waver from ruling model in Hong Kong - Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said China will stick steadfastly to the "one country, two systems" model used to administer Hong Kong.
Thu Dec 24 2015
Beijing says Hong Kong top leader is above legislature, judiciary
Angry lawmakers say Beijing is effectively giving the Chief Executive unchecked control, putting pressure on current leader Leung Chun-ying.
Sun Sep 13 2015
Hong Kong police remove more Mongkok barricades
Hong Kong authorities Tuesday tore down barricades at a protest site in Mongkok, the scene of some of the more violent clashes to take place during nearly two months of pro-democracy sit-ins.
Tue Nov 25 2014
Hong Kong democracy protesters march to China office
Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters marched on Sunday to the Chinese government's offices, demanding direct talks with Beijing officials after six weeks of mass street rallies.
Sun Nov 09 2014
Hong Kong protesters in disarray as vote on next steps halted
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters were Sunday forced to suspend a planned vote on their next steps, hours before it was due to begin.
Sun Oct 26 2014
Hong Kong police swoop in to clear democracy protest site
Hong Kong police cleared a pro-democracy protest site in the city's densely populated Mongkok area early Friday, meeting no resistance as they removed barricades and tents.
Fri Oct 17 2014
Hong Kong police in fresh assault on protest barricades
Hundreds of police armed with chainsaws and boltcutters made a fresh assault on protest barricades in Hong Kong Tuesday.
Tue Oct 14 2014
Police remove barricades at second Hong Kong protest site
Dozens of police removed barricades from a second Hong Kong protest site on Tuesday, a day after a similar attempt at the city's main occupied area largely backfired.
Tue Oct 14 2014
Hong Kong police mass at protest sites
Dozens of Hong Kong police were massing early Monday at protest sites where pro-democracy demonstrators have been holding more than two weeks of rallies.
Mon Oct 13 2014
H.K. leader says democracy movement has 'almost zero chance'
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protesters have an "almost zero chance" of changing Beijing's stance and securing free elections, the city's embattled Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said.
Sun Oct 12 2014
HK protesters plan fresh show of force after talks collapse
Hong Kong protesters are planning a fresh show of force Friday evening after talks with the government dramatically collapsed.
Fri Oct 10 2014
Hong Kong protesters vow to fight on as talks collapse
The collapse of the talks, which were due to take place Friday, plunges the vital financial hub into fresh crisis with protesters refusing to retreat from their barricades.
Thu Oct 09 2014
Hong Kong protests 'doomed to fail': China party paper
Students whose peaceful protests have paralysed parts of the global financial hub have agreed to hold talks with the government.
Fri Oct 03 2014
Protesters press HK leader to quit, China tells US to back off
Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters have given chief executive Leung Chun-ying until midnight to step down, or face escalated action.
Thu Oct 02 2014
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024