Hong Kong National Security Subsidiary Laws Rushed Through in Under 48 Hours, Sparking Controversy
In a lightning-fast move, the Hong Kong government tabled subsidiary legislation under the National Security Ordinance on 12 May, pushing it through…
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Russia’s Red Square Victory Day Parade Stuns with Xi Jinping’s High-Profile Attendance, Defiant Message to West
Moscow’s Red Square was transformed into a global stage today as Russia staged a grand Victory Day parade to mark…
Trump to Press China on Jimmy Lai in Tariff Talks, Economic Woes Spark Speculation on Beijing’s Next Move
In a bold move that could ratchet up tensions with Beijing, US President Donald Trump has vowed to raise the…
UK-India Trade Deal Sparks Fury: Indian Workers’ Tax Exemption Slammed as ‘Unfair’, Home Office Blindsided Exposes Labour Chaos
The UK and India sealed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 6 May, hailed as the most significant bilateral…
Is the Foreign Correspondents’ Club Facing Renewed Suppression? The Lingering Shadow of the 2018 Andy Chan Incident and Victor Mallet Visa Row
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Hong Kong (FCC) has once again found itself in the crosshairs of Hong Kong’s pro-establishment…
Hong Kong National Security Law Sparks Controversy: Initial Release of Defendants in 47 Democrats Case, International Condemnation for Human Rights Violations
Since the implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL) in June 2020, the Hong Kong government’s enforcement actions…
UK 2025 Local Elections: Reform UK Sweeps Councils, Labour Stumbles, Turnout Hits Record Low, Challenging Two-Party System
The results of the UK local elections held on 1 May 2025 have sent shockwaves across the nation, with Nigel…
UK Local Elections Preview: Labour Faces Governance Crisis, Reform UK Threatens Major Parties, Conservatives Face Recovery Test
The UK local elections, set for 1 May, will see approximately 1,641 council seats contested across England and Wales. The…
China’s WTO Promises: Unfulfilled Commitments, Mutual Accusations, and the Risk of Global Isolation
When China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, it pledged to open its markets, reduce trade barriers, and…
West Philippine Sea Tensions Escalate: Google Maps Rename and Hague Ruling Stir Debate
The contentious South China Sea, particularly the waters west of the Philippines, has been thrust back into the spotlight as…