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Hong Kong to sentence media mogul Jimmy Lai on Monday
Hong Kong (AFP) Feb 6, 2026 Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on Monday following his national security trial, a court website showed. The 78-year-old founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper was found guilty in December of foreign collusion under the city's sweeping national security law, which Beijing imposed following huge and sometimes violent pro-democracy protests in 2019. He was also found guilty of one count of seditious publication, and could face life in prison. Global l ... read more |
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Nepal says election preparations on track for March 5Kathmandu Jan 28, 2026 Nepal's Election Commission said Wednesday it is ready to hold elections as planned, despite concerns over weather conditions in high-altitude Himalayan regions when the vote takes place on March 5. ... more 
Iraq parliament delays presidential vote again; Right-wing candidate set for Costa Rica election landslideBaghdad (AFP) Feb 1, 2026 Iraq's parliament has again postponed the election of the country's new president, state media reported on Sunday, amid intense political horse-trading and US pressure over the new prime minister. ... more 
At least 170 civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes during election: UNGeneva (AFP) Jan 30, 2026 At least 170 civilians were killed in more than 400 military air strikes in Myanmar in the weeks surrounding its widely-criticised elections, the United Nations said Friday. ... more 
Iraq PM candidate Maliki denounces Trump's 'blatant' interferenceBaghdad (AFP) Jan 28, 2026 Iraq's main candidate for the premiership Nouri al-Maliki on Wednesday denounced Washington's "blatant interference", after President Donald Trump threatened to end all support to the country if Maliki took the post. ... more |
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Hong Kong activist investor David Webb dies at 60Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 David Webb, a Hong Kong activist investor who campaigned for market transparency and democratic accountability, died on Tuesday aged 60, according to a statement posted on his social media. ... more 
Hong Kong judges to mull Jimmy Lai sentenceHong Kong (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 A panel of Hong Kong judges will mull the sentence of convicted media mogul Jimmy Lai after concluding two days of arguments on Tuesday, with one judge saying it was "not an easy task". ... more 
Myanmar pro-military party claims most seats in junta-run electionYangon, Myanmar (AFP) Jan 13, 2026 Myanmar's dominant pro-military party on Tuesday claimed a majority of elected lower house seats in the country's junta-run polls, which democracy watchdogs say will prolong the armed forces' grip. ... more
Hong Kong court hears sentencing arguments for Jimmy LaiHong Kong (AFP) Jan 12, 2026 A Hong Kong court began hearing sentencing arguments on Monday for pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who was convicted of national security crimes that could land him in prison for life. ... more 
India climate activist firm denies misuse of foreign funds; Turkish eco journalist beaten to deathNew Delhi (AFP) Jan 8, 2026 An Indian climate advocacy firm led by a prominent activist has denied allegations by authorities that it misused foreign funds to influence policy and threaten the country's energy security. ... more |
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Philippines arrests ex-general who called for president's ouster
Manila (AFP) Jan 5, 2026 A former Philippine air force general accused of encouraging the military to abandon President Ferdinand Marcos was arrested on a charge of sedition Monday at Manila's international airport. Romeo Poquiz, who had publicly called for the armed forces to "withdraw their support" from Marcos amid a burgeoning corruption scandal, was detained by Philippine national police after returning from a holiday in Thailand, interior department secretary Jonvic Remulla told AFP. "He was arrested for the charg ... read more 
Teen killed in anti-conscription protest in JerusalemJerusalem (AFP) Jan 6, 2026 One person was killed and three were injured during a protest in Jerusalem on Tuesday against a law to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews into the Israeli armed forces, emergency crews said. ... more |
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Pentagon censuring, possibly demoting US senator over 'seditious' videoWashington, United States (AFP) Jan 5, 2026 The Pentagon has issued a letter of censure to Democratic Senator Mark Kelly and may reduce his military rank in retirement over a video urging US personnel to refuse illegal orders, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday. ... more 
'World's first' Green parliamentarian dies aged 75Geneva (AFP) Dec 28, 2025 Daniel Brelaz, celebrated in Switzerland as the first Green politician elected to a national parliament anywhere in the world, died overnight, his family said Sunday. He was 75. ... more 
Iraq parliament elects new speakerBaghdad (AFP) Dec 29, 2025 Iraq's new parliament elected a senior figure from the Sunni Taqadom party as its speaker Monday, the first session since November elections that consolidated the main parties' grip on power. ... more
Disputed Myanmar election wins China's vote of confidenceLashio, Myanmar (AFP) Dec 23, 2025 Myanmar's military-run elections are being pilloried abroad and shunned at home, but neighbouring China has emerged as an enthusiastic backer of the pariah poll. ... more 
Trump says has asked Xi to release Hong Kong's Jimmy LaiWashington, United States (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Monday he wanted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to free Jimmy Lai as he voiced sadness over the Hong Kong media mogul's conviction. ... more |
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