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Character of Hong Kong has fundamentally changed with Beijing in full control
Authorities say the national security law affects a minority, but Hui says it stifles Hong Kong's once-vibrant civil society.
‘Zero Covid-19’ strategy best for Hong Kong’s current situation: Carrie Lam
Close and secondary contacts of Covid-19 patients are subjected to home quarantine starting from Tuesday.
The Death of Free Speech in Hong Kong
In most liberal democracies, publications such as Hong Kong's Apple Daily are usually seen as the unfortunate price to be paid for the right to freedom of expression. But with mainland China tightening its control over the territory, the tabloid was a pillar of that freedom, and now it is gone.
Hong Kong suspends flights connecting India from April 20 to May 3
Apart from India, the Hong Kong government has also suspended flights to and from Pakistan as well as the Philippines from April 20 to May 3.
G7 powers urge China to end ‘oppression’ in Hong Kong after electoral change
LONDON : Foreign ministers in the G7 group of nations including the United States have expressed grave concerns…
Reaction to media reports on Hong Kong arresting 50 pro-democracy activists
At least seven members of Hong Kong's largest Democratic Party, the city's largest opposition party, were arrested, including former party chairman Wu Chi-wai.
Adani, Piramal among bidders for bankrupt DHFL
In November last year, the Reserve Bank of India referred DHFL for bankruptcy under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code at the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under new national security law
Leading pro-democracy figure detained over alleged foreign collusion as police search Apple Daily offices
Pompeo urges HK to reverse decision to suspend polls
“If they aren’t, then regrettably Hong Kong will continue its march toward becoming just another Communist-run city in China.
HK implements strict measures amid fresh Covid cases
Hong Kong, July 29 (IANS) In the wake of rising COVID-19 cases, Hong Kong is introducing some of…
Top tech firms halt Hong Kong’s requests for users” data
Twitter said in an earlier statement that it has "grave concerns and is committed to protecting the people using our services and their freedom of expression".
ED brings back Rs 1,350-cr worth polished diamonds, pearls of Nirav Modi, Choksi firms from HK
The ED completed "all legal formalities" with authorities in Hong Kong to bring back these valuables, the agency said
China rejects US call for UNSC meeting on Hong Kong
"It has nothing to do with the mandate of the Security Council," said China, telling the US to "immediately stop its power politics and bullying practices."
No new COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong, distancing rules might extend
No new COVID-19 cases in Hong Kong, distancing rules might extend
No new COVID-19 cases in HK as restrictions ease
Currently, all travel permit holders arriving in Hong Kong from mainland China and Macau have to be quarantined at home for 14 days.
Cathay Pacific may increase passenger flights in June if restrictions ease
Hong Kong, April 28 (IANS) Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has signalled its intent to start reversing its…
Hong Kong to extend social distancing measures for another 2 weeks
Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection said no new confirmed COVID-19 case was recorded in Hong Kong on Monday, the first time in more than 45 days, and the case tally remained at 1,025 in total.
How Hong Kong managed COVID-19 without complete lockdown
Further analyses suggest that individual behaviours in the Hong Kong population have changed in response to COVID-19.
Dog who was declared coronavirus-free dies in Hong Kong
The owner of the Pomerarian, a 60-year-old woman, was also tested corona positive and hospitalised on February 25. She recovered and returned home on March 8.
Hong Kong airline Cathay asking 27,000 staff to take unpaid leave: CEO
Airline struggling in face of deadly virus
Hong Kong hospital strike calls to close China border
China's death toll from the new coronavirus increased to 361 on Monday, surpassing the number of fatalities of its SARS crisis two decades ago.
nCoV: Cochin begins screening passengers from China, Hong Kong
Kochi, Jan 22 The Cochin International Airport (CIAL) from Wednesday started screening all incoming passengers from China and…
Hong Kong protesters, police clash for third straight day
They also called on passers-by to join a march planned for New Year's Day, organised by the Civil Human Rights Front.
Hong Kong protesters return to streets
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy activists returned to the streets for protests, a week after the pan-democracy camp swept local…
Trump approves bill supporting HK protesters
Hong Kong: US President Donald Trump has signed two bills that supports human rights and pro-democracy protesters in…
Massive turnout in Hong Kong district polls
Hong Kong: Voters on Sunday flocked to polling booths in large numbers for the district council elections, in…
Strong earthquake shakes northern Thailand, Laos
TV footage showed cracks on the wall of a 500-year-old temple hall in Nan.
Rioters’ acts imitate terrorism: Hong Kong police
Hong Kong, Nov 18 : Condemning the escalating violence, Hong Kong police on Monday said that the latest…
Pro-China supporter set on fire amid chaos in HK
Hong Kong, Nov 11 (IANS) Amid the ongoing chaos in Hong Kong, a pro-China supporter was doused with…
HK march after student alleges police ‘sexual violence’
Hong Kong, Oct 11 Hundreds of people in Hong Kong staged an anti-government march at on Friday, a…
Hong Kong suspends cross-border train services to China
Hong Kong, Oct 8 Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway (MTR) Corporation has suspended all cross-border services to mainland…
Airlines ask Hong Kong to waive airport fees to ease losses
Aviation supports 330,000 jobs in Hong Kong and contributed 10.2 per cent of the city's GDP.
HK protesters urge UK to back democratic calls
Hong Kong, Sep 15 (IANS) Hundreds of protesters took their anti-Beijing message to the UK’s Consulate-General in Hong…
Protests in Hong Kong after clashes
Hong Kong, Aug 25 :Thousands of protesters started marching from a sports stadium on Sunday , one day…
Thousands march once again in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Aug 19 A mass rally in Hong Kong on Sunday, widely deemed the most important so…
Black-clad HK protesters gather for mass rally
Hong Kong, Aug 18 (IANS) Protesters dressed in black participated in a mass anti-government rally in Hong Kong’s…
Has Xi Jinping found the answer to Hong Kong?
What started as a demonstration by 12,000 citizens against a proposed legislation for extradition of criminal undertrials to…
HK protesters pushing city into abyss: Lam
Hong Kong, Aug 13 Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Tuesday warned protesters that they were pushing the…
Numbers dwindle as HK airport protest continues
Hong Kong, Aug 10:The number of demonstrators have drastically dwindled as the mass sit-in at the Hong Kong…
Hong Kong: More than 20 protesters arrested after clashes
Hong Kong, Aug 4 More than 20 people have been arrested for offences including unlawful assembly in Hong…
China ‘can deploy military in Hong Kong to contain protests’
Beijing, July 24 China on Wednesday said it can deploy military to Hong Kong at the request of…
6 arrested following police-protester clash in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, July 8 Six people were arrested in Hong Kong after chaos erupted on the streets of…
Mass protest staged in HK over extradition bill
Hong Kong, June 16 A mass protest was staged in Hong Kong on Sunday against the government’s extradition…
Hong Kong postpones second reading of extradition bill
Hong Kong, June 12 Hong Kong’s Legislative Council on Wednesday postponed a session in which a second reading…
Elon Musk to personally examine, review all Tesla expenses
San Francisco, May 17 (IANS) To cut losses, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has decided to personally examine and…
Tesla car explosions in China prompt battery upgrades
San Francisco, May 17 (IANS) After two cases of cars exploding in China, electric vehicle (EV)-maker Tesla is…
Jackie Chan’s daughter ‘Etta Ng’ marries Canadian girlfriend
New Delhi, Nov 27: Etta Ng, the estranged teenage daughter of movie star Jackie Chan, has announced that…
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific hacked
Hong Kong, Oct 25: Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific announced on Thursday that it has discovered a…
Chinese President opens world’s longest sea-crossing bridge
Beijing, Oct 23: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday officially opened the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge that connects…
Typhoon Mangkhut : Deadly Storm Hits Hong Kong ,Macau casinos closed
Hong Kong , Sep 16 : Severe Typhoon Mangkhut battered Hong Kong with gusts of up to 160…
Asian Games 2018: India beats Hong kong in men’s hockey, breaks 86 year old record
Jakarta, Aug 22: The Indian men’s hockey team scripted history on Wednesday by thrashing minnows Hong Kong 26-0 in…
PNB fraud case: Nirav Modi paid Dummy Directors Rs 8,000 to divert Rs 8,000 crore
New Delhi, June 6: The Enforcement Directorate in its report against the fugitive diamond jeweller Nirav Modi who…
Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Hato approaches China
Beijing, Aug 23, 2017: Thousands of people were evacuated on Tuesday in parts of south China in preparation…
In Hong Kong, visit a park spread over two islands
Hong Kong, March 20 You want to feel spoilt for choices of sumptuous street food, shopping options and…
Sindhu loses in final, ends runners-up in Hong Kong
Kowloon (Hong Kong), Nov 27 : P V Sindhu’s quest for a second successive women’s singles title ended…
Shuttler Sindhu in Hong Kong Open final
Hong Kong, Nov 26:India’s star shuttler P.V. Sindhu defeated local girl Ngan Yi Cheung to storm into the…
Typhoon Nida batters China
Emergency alert has been sounded in Southern China as a powerful Typhoon Nida batters the China’s Guangdong province…
Typhoon Nida: ‘Strongest typhoon since 1983’ strikes Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Aug 2, 2016: Typhoon Nida has hit the coast of the Chinese territory of Hong Kong…
Zimbabwe beat Hong Kong by 14 runs in WT20 qualifying opener
Zimbabwe got the better of Hong Kong by 14 runs to begin their World Twenty20 qualifying campaign on…
Zimbabwe beat Hong Kong by 14 runs in WT20 qualifying opener
Zimbabwe got the better of Hong Kong by 14 runs to begin their World Twenty20 qualifying campaign on…
Voting underway in Hong Kong by-election
Thousands of people in Hong Kong cast their votes on Sunday in a legislative by-election in which seven…
Hong Kong chief executive to lead business delegation to India
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) on Friday said Hong Kong chief executive C.Y. Leung will lead…