Australia suspends extradition with Hong Kong and offers path to citizenship for city’s residents
“We have formally notified Hong Kong and advised the Chinese authorities,” he said. The Prime Minister said that Australia has…
Month: July 2020
European economy will suffer deeper recession than expected
The European Commission said Tuesday that it expects the EU economy to shrink 8.3% in 2020, considerably worse than the…
HSBC may have to choose between East and West as China tightens grip on Hong Kong
China’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Liu Xiaoming, responded this week by accusing the country of “gross interference” in Hong…
Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s President, tests positive for coronavirus
Bolsonaro himself announced the result, speaking on Brazilian TV channels Tuesday. “Everyone knew that it would reach a considerable part…
Melbourne to reimpose six-week coronavirus lockdown as Australia battles potential second wave
Starting from 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, residents in metropolitan Melbourne will no longer be allowed to leave their homes unless…
US Looking at Banning Chinese Social Media Apps, Including TikTok: Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday that the United States is “certainly looking at” banning Chinese social media…
Prince Harry and Meghan say countries including the UK must right the wrongs of colonialism
Speaking at a session of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust on Wednesday, Harry said people must “acknowledge the past,” even when…
OnePlus Nord India Launch Date Is July 21, Amazon Briefly Teases
OnePlus Nord has now briefly been teased to launch in India on July 21. The Amazon India teaser page fleetingly…
Russia’s GRU: Spy agency known for brazenness back in the headlines
The GRU — formally known as Main Directorate of the General Staff — has long been accused by the West…
Satellite-Carrying Rocket ‘Lost’ After New Zealand Launch
A rocket from small-satellite launch firm Rocket Lab failed to reach orbit minutes after a successful liftoff from New Zealand…