Hong Kong’s chief executive arrived in Beijing, her first visit since the dramatic defeat of the pro-establishment bloc in recent local elections. Speculation is growing that Lam will be asked to step down. Source: Deutsche…
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Virtual banks have come on in leaps and bounds this year, but traditional banks believe that investment in technology and a personal touch will see off the newcomers. Source: Finance Asia Read More: Traditional…
A major earthquake has hit the southern Philippines. The region was struck by a series of deadly tremors in October. Source: Deutsche Welle – Asia Read More: Strong earthquake hits southern Philippines
New Zealand recovery teams braving fumes and heat have failed to find the last two missing of the White Island eruption. The nation’s accident law compensates victims and relatives but rules out negligence lawsuits. Source:…
The United States tested a medium-range ballistic missile on Thursday (Dec 12), the second test in four months of an offensive missile that would have been banned by a US-Russia arms treaty that… This is…
Prime Minister Imran Khan’s nephew is in hot water after the emergence of a video showing him taking part in a lawyers’ attack on a hospital. Opposition parties allege that Hassan Niazi is being protected…
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Bangkok to protest against the banning of a prominent opposition party that has challenged the government of former military ruler Prayuth Chan-ocha. Source: Deutsche Welle –…
Pyongyang says it successfully completed another test ahead of a US envoy’s visit this weekend. Kim Jong Un has threatened a “Christmas gift” for the US if an agreement on sanctions isn’t reached by the…
Washington must “strongly and decisively “ respond to China’s mass incarceration of Uyghur Muslims in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) with sanctions on officials responsible for abuses and blacklisting of companies using inmates as…
A three-day hearing on Gambia’s case against Myanmar for allegedly committing genocide against Rohingya Muslims during a military-led crackdown that began in August 2017 wrapped up on Thursday at the International Court of Justice (ICJ)…