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Hong Kong offers bounties for six more democrats in security squeeze

Hong Kong offers bounties for six more democrats in security squeeze

Hong Kong imposed bounties of HK$1 million on six more pro-democracy campaigners deemed to have violated national security laws.
Tue Dec 24 2024
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

The Chinese and Hong Kong governments say the national security laws were necessary to restore order after mass pro-democracy protests.
Tue Nov 19 2024
Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait'

Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city 'can't afford to wait'

John Lee said Hong Kong's constitutional responsibility dating back to its 1997 handover to China from British rule.
Tue Jan 30 2024
Priest begins protest outside Hong Kong prison against detentions of activists

Priest begins protest outside Hong Kong prison against detentions of activists

Mella is demanding the release of activists and democratic politicians held under a sweeping national security law.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Hong Kong democracy activist Edward Leung released from prison

Hong Kong democracy activist Edward Leung released from prison

Such advocacy is now a crime under the controversial security law imposed by Beijing in 2020 that carries a sentence of up to life in prison.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Britain scolds China over use of security law in Hong Kong

Britain scolds China over use of security law in Hong Kong

Truss said Britain was committed to continuing to monitor the situation in Hong Kong, including speaking to a broad range of politicians.
Wed Dec 15 2021
Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law

Former Hong Kong independence group leader gets 43 months under security law

Tony Chung, 20, was charged with secession, under a sweeping national security law, and money laundering in October 2020.
Tue Nov 23 2021
Gov't preparing recommendations on cyber security laws

Gov't preparing recommendations on cyber security laws

The government is in the process of preparing recommendations related to cyber security laws, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Special Functions) Datuk Dr Abdul Latiff Ahmad.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Guilty verdict in first trial under Hong Kong security law

Guilty verdict in first trial under Hong Kong security law

The verdict was closely watched for indications as to how similar cases will be dealt with in future.
Tue Jul 27 2021
In one year, Hong Kong arrests 117 people under new security law

In one year, Hong Kong arrests 117 people under new security law

Critics of the legislation, including some Western governments and rights groups, say it has been used to crush dissent.
Wed Jun 30 2021
First person charged under Hong Kong's national security law pleads not guilty

First person charged under Hong Kong's national security law pleads not guilty

It's almost a year after Tong was accused of driving his motorbike into officers at a rally while carrying a flag with a protest slogan.
Wed Jun 23 2021
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for 2019 protest

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong jailed for 2019 protest

Wong had pleaded guilty to both charges, including taking part in and using a facial covering at an unauthorised assembly in October 2019.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Marathon bail hearing for 47 Hong Kong democracy activists enters fourth day

Marathon bail hearing for 47 Hong Kong democracy activists enters fourth day

The hearings have gone on late into the night for three consecutive days, causing a few defendants to fall ill and be sent to the hospital.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested again while in jail

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested again while in jail

The media tycoon is charged with colluding with foreign forces under Hong Kong's new national security law.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Hong Kong holds scaled-down Lunar New Year fairs amid COVID-19, China crackdown

Hong Kong holds scaled-down Lunar New Year fairs amid COVID-19, China crackdown

Hong Kong's Lunar New Year fairs are subdued this year amid coronavirus restrictions and a sweeping national security law.
Thu Feb 11 2021
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025