Local media outlet announces its closure after Hong Kong police raid

Hong Kong pro-democracy media outlet Stand News said on Wednesday it would shut down after police raided its…

China’s Xi’an city reports highest COVID-19 surge; 38-day-old baby infected

As China continues to battle against the virus, the northwest region Xi’an which has emerged as…

US defence act says Taiwan should be invited to world’s largest exercise next year

US President Joe Biden has signed a defence spending budget that states that Taiwan should be…

‘Culture war’ against English: Canadian provice introduces strict French language law

Quebec, Canada’s largest province, is due to enact a new severe French language law prohibiting the…

Despite global calls for cuts, China starts a massive coal-fired power plant

China, under fire for approving new coal power stations as other countries try to curb greenhouse…

‘Seditious publication’: Hong Kong police raid local media outlet, arrest six

Six people from an independent news organisation in Hong Kong have been arrested for “conspiracy to…

In this Canada province, health workers to continue work even after testing Covid positive

Quebec’s health minister Christian Dube has said that they are left with “no choice” but to…

Morning news brief: Covid cases spike in France, Quebec’s health infra in dire straits and more

Here are some of the top stories to start off your day: As governments across Europe fight…

US sounds caution against optimism by Iran, Russia over nuclear talks

The United States on Tuesday expressed caution over upbeat comments by Iran and Russia about talks…

This Canada province is allowing health workers to continue work even after testing Covid positive

Quebec’s health minister Christian Dube has said that they are left with “no choice” but to…