Philippine coastguard finds itself outmatched by politician’s private air fleet
As the Philippines’ coastguard struggles to patrol vast, contested waters with a handful of ageing planes and helicopters, a single politician’s larger private fleet...
Outcry in Malaysia over independent news outlet’s social media suspension
Malaysia’s government is facing allegations of muzzling free speech after the social media account of a leading independent news portal was suspended shortly after...
Hong Kong regulator puts a 50% cap on referral fees for insurance sales
Hong Kong insurance companies and brokers from Wednesday are barred from paying excessive referral fees to unlicensed individuals, as the city’s insurance regulator bolsters...
New Zealand Considering Law to Ban Protests Near Private Homes
New Zealand’s Parliament is considering a bill that would outlaw people who hold targeted and disruptive demonstrations near residential homes. However, critics say that,...
Why has the US government shut down and what’s next?
At 12.01am on Wednesday, US Eastern time (12.01pm Hong Kong time), the US government shut down after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to...
Japan tightens foreign driving licence conversion rules after spike in crashes
The Japanese government introduced stricter rules governing the conversion of foreign driving licences on Wednesday, with non-residents no longer permitted to use the system...
China Still Among Worst Human Trafficking Offenders, US Says
The Chinese communist regime continues to exploit the Chinese people in forced labor, qualifying it for the world’s worst offenders of human trafficking, according...
Utah Turning Point USA Tour Features Alex Clark, Sen. Lee, Rep. Biggs, Jason Chaffetz, Gov. Cox
The “This Is the Turning Point” tour at Utah State University features Alex Clark and a panel with Sen. Mike Lee (R-Ariz.), Rep. Andy...
Trump Admin Issues Ultimatum to Minnesota for Violating Title IX in Allowing Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports
The Trump administration has threatened legal action against Minnesota for allegedly violating Title IX by allowing trans-identifying males to compete in girls’ sports. The...