Russia Launches Fresh Airstrikes on Ukraine as Europe Condemns Attacks and UK Reaffirms “Unwavering” Support
Russia launched another wave of airstrikes against Ukraine on 13 April 2025, targeting key infrastructure in the northeastern city of…
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UK MP Wera Hobhouse Denied Entry to Hong Kong, Joining Growing List of Barred Foreign Figures
British MP Wera Hobhouse was denied entry to Hong Kong last Thursday upon arrival at the airport, in a move…
ICAO Pushes for Digital Travel Credentials: UK Boarding Passes Face Integration, Privacy Concerns Raised
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is spearheading the development of Digital Travel Credentials (DTCs) to enhance the security and…
Thailand’s Songkran Festival 2025: A Millennia-Old Tradition Unites the Globe, with Celebrations in Hong Kong’s Kowloon City and London
Thailand’s annual Songkran Festival, known as the Thai New Year, kicks off today, transforming the nation into a vibrant hub…
British Steel Crisis: Government Takes Emergency Control of Scunthorpe Plant, Echoes of History Resurface
Britain’s steel industry faces its gravest crisis in decades, prompting the government to convene a rare Saturday parliamentary session to…
Former Meta Executive Alleges Censorship of Hong Kong and Taiwan Content, Reigniting Tech Firms’ Free Speech Controversy
A recent US Senate hearing saw former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams accuse Meta of collaborating with the Chinese government to…
Trump and Musk Falling Out? Trade War Tariffs Spark Tensions
Once close allies during the 2024 US presidential election, Donald Trump and tech magnate Elon Musk are showing signs of…
60 Years of Dongjiang Water Supply: Hong Kong’s Lifeline Amidst Controversies and Future Challenges
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Dongjiang Water Supply Scheme, a project that has been instrumental in sustaining…
Osaka Expo Opens with Royal Ceremony as 70% of Japanese Show Tepid Interest
The 2025 World Expo officially opened today (12 April) on Yumeshima Island in Osaka, marking Japan’s first time hosting the…
Trump Administration Exempts Smartphones and Computers from Tariffs, Global Reactions Vary
The Trump administration announced late Friday that smartphones, laptops, hard drives, computer processors, memory chips, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment will…