Fifteen prominent Hong Kong activists appeared in court Monday to face charges stemming from months of anti-government demonstrations last year. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong legislature erupts over pro-Beijing chair
On Monday, clashes broke out in the Hong Kong legislature after a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair. The new chair could help passage of a law that criminalizes abuse of the Chinese national ... ( read original story ...)
Pro-Beijing Lawmakers Regain Upper Hand in Hong Kong Legislature
Beijing lawmakers on Monday regained control of a committee crucial to passing a proposed law that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers dragged out of legislative session before pro-Beijing camp elects chair
Several pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong were dragged out of a legislative council session on Monday in a melee that broke out over a bill that would criminalize disrespect of the Chinese national ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Warns China against Interfering with U.S. Reporters in Hong Kong
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday warned China against interfering with the work of American reporters in Hong Kong, following China's expulsion of several U.S. reporters from the mainland."It ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Backs ‘Legitimate Demand’ for Coronavirus Probe After China Blocks Country From World Health Assembly
Ambassador Lily Hsu told Newsweek that China does not want to work with the world to establish how the COVID-19 coronavirus spread worldwide. ( read original story ...)
Elizabeth Hurley, 54, shares throwback bikini snap while in isolation: ‘No I’m not in the Maldives’
Like many of us, Elizabeth Hurley has been yearning for times before lockdown. The British model and swimsuit designer took to Instagram on Sunday, where she posted a throwback photo of herself ... ( read original story ...)
VeChain and I-Dante Partnered to Create Blockchain Enabled Medical Data Management Platform for Healthcare Provider in Cyprus
With the aim of enabling digital transformation in the healthcare sector, VeChain, together with I-Dante co-developed a blockchain-enabled medical data management platform named The E-NewHealthLife . ( read original story ...)
10th International Short Film Festival of Cyprus Extends Deadline of Applications
The International Short Film Festival of Cyprus (ISFFC), in response to the ongoing hardships as a result of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, announced the extension of applications for the ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain reports 200 new coronavirus cases
Doctors and nurses are seen doing their final check on the equipment in a makeshift ICU "Field Intensive Care Unit 1" set up by Bahrian authorities to treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) critical ... ( read original story ...)