Hong Kong court dismisses appeal of 12 activists over landmark subversion case
A Hong Kong court has dismissed all appeals by 12 opposition activists to overturn their convictions or reduce their sentences in the city’s largest...
Duterte was ‘pivotal’ in murder of thousands, ICC prosecutors say
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was “pivotal” in the murder of thousands of people during his reign, prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC)...
Taiwan seeks clarity after US Supreme Court upends Trump’s tariff powers
Taiwan has moved swiftly to seek clarification from Washington after the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s tariff authority. The ruling on Friday...
Massive Sandstorm Sweeps Half of China! Beijing Sky Turns Yellow, Sun Shines Blue—Apocalyptic Vibes
On February 21, a rare sandstorm swept across Beijing, with strong winds carrying rolling dust, forming a massive “sand wall” that blocked out the...
What next for China’s export machine after top US court blocks Trump’s tariffs?
China’s sprawling export sector is eyeing a brief window of opportunity to front-load shipments to the United States following a Supreme Court ruling that...
Hong Kong launches own rail standards to enhance safety and sustainability
Hong Kong has, for the first time, introduced its own railway standards to support the use of cutting‑edge construction technologies, and established a dedicated...
China’s Lunar New Year sees modest rise in consumer spending, early data shows
Consumer spending during China’s Lunar New Year rose modestly this year, according to early official data, as authorities extended the holiday and stepped up...
Locals Express Concern Over Proposed ICE Detention Center in Arizona
SURPRISE, Ariz.—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) purchased a large warehouse in Surprise, Arizona, in January to house as many as 1,500 illegal immigrants....
Supreme Court to Hear Lawsuits Over Americans’ Seized Assets in Cuba
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to hear two cases on Feb. 23 about U.S. business assets that Cuba’s communist government seized decades ago....