SCMP Creating a travel link with Macau has advantages for Hong Kong in formulating a strategy to eventually open to the wider world in the pandemic’s wake. May Tse . Travel a ... ( read original story ...)
WorldView: Netanyahu asks for immunity, Indonesia flooding, Hong Kong New Year’s Day protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has written parliament asking for immunity after being indicted on corruption charges. Also, tens of thousands of people evacuated after massive flooding in ... ( read original story ...)
Talking Horses: Irish racing gets early return, plus Hong Kong tips
Racing in Ireland will go ahead behind closed doors on 8 June, with jockeys and stall handlers wearing masks ... ( read original story ...)
WorldView: Australian bushfires, Hong Kong protests, “El gordo” lottery
Australia's bushfires are expected to continue for months. In Hong Kong, police beat pro-Uighur protesters. And thousands share the winnings from Spain's "El gordo," the biggest lottery in the world. ( read original story ...)
How Hong Kong, Bangkok, Sydney and Taiwan are ringing in 2020
Cities across Asia and Australia were among the first to welcome the new year. Here's a look at celebrations in four places. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: police warn of legal action after district councillor Lester Shum calls for revenge over death of student Chow Tsz-lok
Hong Kong police have warned of legal action against district councillor and former student leader Lester Shum after he called on others to take revenge against the force for the death of a university ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s Police Watchdog Largely Exonerates Officers and Blames Protesters
H ong Kong’s police watchdog largely exonerated officers against accusations of excessive force against protesters last year, a conclusion that may end up further angering demonstrators who have ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Leader Rejects Protesters’ Call for Independent Police Probe
HONG KONG (Reuters) - The Beijing-backed leader of Hong Kong ruled out on Friday an independent inquiry into allegations of police brutality against pro-democracy protesters, though she did accept a ... ( read original story ...)
These are the safety contraptions a gym in Hong Kong is using to reopen — take a look
At least one gym reopened after a Covid-19 closure in Hong Kong is using these dividers between machines as a safety measure. Here's what reopened gyms could like in America, and what experts say ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Shop Offers ‘Tear Gas’ Flavored Ice Cream in Support of Pro-Democracy Movement
The main ingredient is black peppercorns, a reminder of the pungent rounds fired by police on Hong Kong's streets during protests last year ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s SenseTime Considers $1 Billion Capital Raise
The move for one of China’s largest facial-recognition companies comes as governments and businesses are making increasing use of surveillance technology during the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Watchdog Backs Police Use of Force on Protesters; Opponents Say ‘It’s a Joke’
An official watchdog group released a long-awaited report that largely exonerated the use of force by police to suppress Hong Kong antigovernment protests, sparking anger among opposition groups. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong protests: Police watchdog clears officers over crackdown
Hong Kong's police watchdog has largely exonerated officers for their handling of democracy protests last year. The report said officers had acted within guidelines but called for a review of the use ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong watchdog absolves police over protest crackdown, dimming prospects of accountability
In a highly anticipated report, the complaints body offered a largely sympathetic view toward the force as political tensions heat up again. ( read original story ...)