Hong Kong’s Tiananmen Square activists guilty in national security trial
Lee and Chow were also leaders of the now-defunct Hong Kong Alliance (HKA). The HKA was founded in May 1989 to support students holding pro-democracy rallies. Weeks later, the Communist Party crushed pro-democracy protests in Beijing’s Tiananmen…
US warns allies and China to join Iran economic pressure campaign
The United States on Thursday warned allies and China to join President Donald Trump’s new campaign to isolate the Iranian economy, vowing that Washington would «collapse this regime» in Tehran. Iran branded the US threats as «economic terrorism»…
Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence
A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison for insulting a sacred religious event on Indonesia’s holiday island of Bali. In a now-removed video, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, had filmed himself walking to an empty beach during the Hindu…
Extreme heat: ‘We’re really starting now to understand how global climate is impacting our health’
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Simon Williams, Behavioural Scientist, WHO Consultant, Lecturer in psychology and a public health researcher at Swansea University. What concerns Dr. Williams most is that the health consequences of extreme heat,…
How much could Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions hurt Iran?
Nearly six months after US President Donald Trump vowed a swift victory over Iran, the conflict appears to be at a standstill, with prospects of a military victory or negotiated settlement growing dimmer. To break the deadlock, Trump has vowed an…
Woman charged with IS-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol
Located in Albany near the Canadian border, the New York State Capitol is the nerve centre of the state government and houses both chambers of the state legislature. Jessica Bowie, 35, was charged with attempting to provide material support to designated…
Nigeria’s PDP: Why one-time political giant may face extinction
Internal power struggles, factionalism, insistence that power rotates through the regions and disciplinary measures have all added to the sense of disillusionment within the party. The PDP has been robbed of high-profile figures and talent, including the…
Panama Canal to cut daily ship traffic as drought worsens from El Nino
The Panama Canal will reduce shipping volumes from next month because of a drought fuelled by the El Nino phenomenon, the operator of the strategic waterway linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans said Thursday. From September 3, the number of vessels…
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement project
Despite an Israeli court challenge to the plans by Bedouin Palestinians living in the area and Israeli peace groups, on Wednesday the Israeli housing ministry issued a tender for 1,234 of the 3,401 housing units approved by the Israeli government last…
Ukraine a ‘genuine’, ‘fragile’ democracy: ‘Internal political turmoil will weaken political system’
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Dr. Volodymyr Yermolenko, Ukrainian philosopher, journalist, author and President of PEN Ukraine. According to Dr Yermolenko, Ukraine is confronting serious threats to its democracy. Suspending elections during wartime…