Category: News
Hong Kong man sentenced to 14 months in jail for ‘seditious’ T-shirt
Chu Kai-pong is first person to be convicted under Article 23, the China-ruled city’s tough new national security law.
Sri Lanka’s tea estate workers courted by presidential candidates
Trouble brews before presidential election as long-marginalised group says it's heard the candidates' promises before.
UN demands Israel end occupation of Palestine: How did your country vote?
The UNGA nonbinding measure has been backed by 124 of the 181 member states - but 43 members abstain.
Lebanese people talk about fears after pager and walkie-talkie explosions
Two days of random explosions have made some people nervous, others ditch their walkie-talkies, but some remain defiant.
Vietnam tycoon Truong My Lan, sentenced to death, faces new fraud trial
As part of major state anticorruption drive, she was convicted in April for her role in a $12.5bn financial fraud case.
Russian attacks on Ukraine power grid probably violate humanitarian law: UN
The UN monitoring body says the Russian air attacks pose risks to Ukraine's public health, education and wider economy.
World reacts to UN vote calling on Israel to end Palestinian occupation
UNGA resolution, backed by 124 countries, makes it clear that occupation ‘cannot be allowed to continue any longer’.
Child dies after stabbing near Japanese school in China
Japan condemns 'despicable act' committed against the 10-year-old who was on his way to the Shenzhen Japanese School.
Video: White House spokesman pressed on what US knew about Lebanon attacks
US official John Kirby refused to answer questions on whether the US was informed prior to the attacks on Hezbollah.
Australia’s social media ban for minors: Has this worked elsewhere?
Multiple countries have tried but failed to effectively curb social media access. Will Australia's attempt be different?