Justice in the hands of the people: benefits of trial by jury in Hong Kong
Published: 9:30am, 2 Oct 2025Updated: 9:34am, 2 Oct 2025 The jury system remains one of the best-known features of Hong Kong’s criminal justice system...
Why Asia-Pacific is rewriting terms of trade from dollar to yuan
For decades, cross-border trade in the Asia-Pacific has been denominated in US dollars. Given the currency’s relative stability and accessibility, small and medium-sized businesses,...
Renault weighs making cars with China’s Chery in South America
Renault and China’s Chery Automobile are in talks to partner on carmaking and sales in South America as both manufacturers pursue growth in the...
Trump Issues Executive Order Affirming Security Support for Qatar
Future attacks on the Middle East monarchy of Qatar will be treated as a threat to the peace and security of the United States,...
Government Shutdown Begins: 4 Takeaways
The federal government remains shut down after the Senate on Oct. 1 again rejected a pair of competing plans that would temporarily extend funding....
Trump Admin Allows Oil and Gas Permits, Freezes Renewables in Shutdown
During the government shutdown, the Trump administration will continue to process oil and gas drilling permits on a limited basis while putting a halt...
Trump Admin Appeals Ruling Blocking Birthright Citizenship Policy
The Trump administration filed a second appeal asking the Supreme Court to look at whether President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order is constitutional....
Link Between Transgenderism and Violence in Spotlight
A combination of ideology, social media, mental health disorders, and medication may be influencing recent trends in violence and radicalization among those who identify...
Vance Predicts Shutdown Won’t Last Long as Democrats Begin to Split
WASHINGTON—Vice President JD Vance said on Oct. 1 that he expects the government shutdown to be short-lived. He said moderate Democrats appear to be...