Three pro-democracy activists were arrested by Hong Kong police after briefly entering the U.S. consulate in the city on Tuesday in an apparent bid to seek asylum, according to a person familiar with ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Activist Arrested Near U.S. Consulate
A disbanded Hong Kong pro-democracy organization said national security police had arrested a former organizer of the group near the U.S. diplomatic mission in the city. ( read original story ...)
Global Banks in Hong Kong Breathe Easier Over U.S. Sanctions
U.S. sanctions over Hong Kong are likely to pose fewer headaches for international banks operating in the financial hub than first feared, lawyers say. ( read original story ...)
Swire Pacific, Swire Properties Suspend Trading in Hong Kong
Swire Pacific Ltd. and Swire Properties Ltd. suspended trading of their shares in Hong Kong, pending an announcement. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong activist detained while attempting to seek asylum at US consulate
Tony Chung, 19, was on bail on suspected national security law offences when he was reportedly ‘snatched away’ ... ( read original story ...)
US election: The Taiwan-sized challenge facing the next US president
And what should be one of the top geopolitical concerns for the incoming US president. The temperature was raised further last on 13 October when China's President Xi Jinping visited a People's ... ( read original story ...)
‘It Means War’: China State Media Warns Taiwan Against Warplane Action
In response to yet another round of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, Global Times said the Chinese army would "deal a crushing blow to the Taiwan military" if it dared open fire on warplanes. ( read original story ...)
Brunei’s Prince Azim, Hollywood Producer, Dies at 38
Prince Azim of Brunei, who also had a minor career as a Hollywood film producer, has died. He was 38. The son of the enormously wealthy Sultan of Brunei, and fourth in line to the throne, died on ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t Wake Taapsee Pannu Up, Ok? She Is Busy Dreaming Of Her Maldives Vacation
Taapsee Pannu left her heart in Maldives and her latest post clearly reveals that. The actress, who was in Maldives on a week-long vacation along with her sisters Shagun and Evania Pannu and her ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain’s top religious bodies denounce cartoons offending Prophet Muhammad
MANAMA — Bahrain’s top religious councils have strongly condemned the publication of cartoons offending Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Bahrain News Agency reported. In a statement on Tuesday, ... ( read original story ...)