Tag: hong kong
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan applies for Oxford University chancellor role
NEW DELHI: Pakistan‘s imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan has applied to become the next chancellor of the Britain’s University of Oxford, according to his…
UK ‘weaponising’ judicial influence against China and Hong Kong says city leader
HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s leader John Lee said on Tuesday that Britain was weaponising its judicial influence against China and Hong Kong after two British…
Hong Kong asks Britain for details on death of man charged with spying for China
HONG KONG: A top Hong Kong government official has urged Britain to let the public “know the truth” about the unexplained death of a man…
UK arrests trio accused of aiding Hong Kong intelligence; commander reassures public
LONDON: Three men charged with assisting Hong Kong‘s foreign intelligence service in Britain appeared in a London court on Monday after a series of arrests…
Hong Kong pressures UK over national security arrest of trade office official
HONG KONG: Hong Kong leader John Lee on Tuesday called for full information from British authorities on the arrests of three men, including a manager…
52-year-old British Airways steward dies mid-flight; second steward death in a month
NEW DELHI: Tragedy struck a flight as a as a 52-year-old steward from British Airways collapsed and tragically passed away in front of passengers on…
EU deplores democracy ‘erosion’ in Hong Kong
BRUSSELS: The EU warned Friday that democracy and rights in Hong Kong declined further in 2022, casting doubt on China’s vow to maintain “one country,…
Hong Kong judges propose a further delay in the trial of activist publisher Jimmy Lai
HONG KONG: Hong Kong judges on Friday proposed a new delay until December in the trial of a prominent activist publisher who was arrested in…
Smartphone: China looks to limit kids’ phone use to 2 hrs/day
HONG KONG: China’s cyberspace regulator said on Wednesday that children under the age of 18 should be limited to a maximum of two hours a…
Remi Lucidi: Daredevil, known for high-rise stunts, dies after falling from Hong Kong skyscraper: Report
Remi Lucidi, a French adventurer known for his death-defying stunts, tragically lost his life in Hong Kong while attempting a daring feat. The incident occurred…