Does the Commonwealth have a future after Queen Elizabeth?, World News,LONDON – As Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 70th year on the throne, there are questions about whether the Commonwealth of Nations, which she was instrumental in creating and remains one of her proudest achievements, has a future
Thai protesters demand PM resign amid surge in Covid-19 cases, Asia News,BANGKOK – Anti-government protesters in Thailand took to the streets in cars and motorcycles on Sunday (Aug 1), demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha over his handling of the spread of Covid-19, as the c
Hong Kong's Next Digital says CEO, CFO resign, China News,July 8 – Hong Kong Media group Next Digital on Thursday (July 8) said it had received an email from the solicitors of its chief executive officer, Cheung Kim-hung, stating that he had resigned, as the company faces investigations under t
'We will not yield', French lawmaker says after death threats over vaccine pass, World News,PARIS – French lawmakers said on Monday (Jan 3) they would not be cowed by death threats that dozens of them received over a Bill that will require people to show proof of vaccination to go to a res
'Tropical Trump' Bolsonaro elected Brazil president, World News,Former army captain Jair Bolsonaro was elected president of Brazil on Sunday, promising a fundamental change in direction for the giant Latin American country, the latest to take a turn to the right. Despite repulsing many wit
Over 500 arrested after fresh Indonesia protests over legal reforms, Asia News,JAKARTA – More than 500 people were arrested after clashes in Indonesia's capital amid nationwide protests against a raft of divisive reforms – including banning premarital sex and weakening the anti-graft agency – t
China says Hong Kong needs electoral reform for 'brighter future', China News,BEIJING – The Chinese government’s top diplomat State Councillor Wang Yi on Sunday said the electoral system in Hong Kong must be improved for long-term stability, saying reform would bring about a “brighter futu
Taiwan launches English-language TV channel to give it more international punch, Asia News,TAIPEI – Taiwan launched its first English-language news, lifestyle and entertainment television channel on Monday to give it a bigger voice internationally at a time China when is squeezing the island's
