Top Hong Kong protest song removed from major music platforms
A popular Hong Kong protest song was no longer available Wednesday on several major music streaming sites and social media platforms, after the government sought an injunction to ban the tune. “Glory to Hong Kong” rose to popularity during the 2019 pro-democracy protests, and became an unofficial protest anthem. In 2020, the government outlawed the […]
Italy implements decree allowing regional speed limit reductions to combat air pollution
Italy will allow its regions to lower speed limits on highways and motorways passing through or near urban areas struggling with high air pollution, according to a government decree that took effect on Wednesday. A new law that is part of the decree says speed limits may be reduced temporarily or permanently “in case there […]
Community kitchen struggles as inflation pushes more families into poverty in Buenos Aires
Anah? Robledo feeds 50 families each day at the community kitchen she runs in a poor neighborhood on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, struggling with the chronic inflation that has thrown four in every ten people in the country into poverty. Argentina is battling an economic crisis which could see inflation hit around 150% by […]
At least 26 civilians dead in clashes between Burmese army, rebels
Recent fierce fighting between Burma’s army and resistance fighters has killed at least 26 civilians, including six children, in an area east of the capital, according to reports Wednesday by a resident, a rights group and a medical assistance group. The fighting took place in Shan State’s Pekon township, a hotly contested area in the […]
Guerra Ucraina – Russia, le news di oggi. Zelensky: “Dobbiamo la vita a chi difende il nostro popolo”
Read More “Ricordate sempre che tutti noi in Ucraina dobbiamo la nostra vita a coloro che hanno difeso la vita del nostro popolo e la nostra indipendenza. Il rispetto per i nostri soldati, il rispetto per le famiglie dei nostri soldati, il rispetto per le mogli e i mariti di tutti coloro che hanno difeso […]
Argentine Soccer Star Lionel Messi Detained by Chinese Police at Beijing Airport Due to Visa Issue
Read More Argentina’s captain and star striker, Lionel Messi, holds the FIFA World Cup Trophy upon arrival at Ezeiza International Airport, Buenos Aires on Dec. 20, 2022, after winning the 2022 soccer World Cup in Qatar. (Luis Robayo/AFP via Getty Images) Argentine soccer superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Beijing on June 10 ahead of a […]
Shen Yun Faces Unrelenting Interference From Beijing in South Korea
Read More Shen Yun Performing Arts has faced challenges in securing top-flight venues in South Korea, sparking concerns over Beijing’s interference in South Korea’s internal affairs and cultural sovereignty. New York-based Shen Yun is the world’s top classical Chinese dance company, and since its inception in 2006, it has become a global phenomenon. Using the […]
US Should Brace for ‘Aggressive’ Sabotage From Chinese Hackers, Top Cybersecurity Official Says
Read More Chinese state hackers will “almost certainly” conduct aggressive cyberattacks to disrupt critical U.S. infrastructure, such as pipelines and railways, if a conflict breaks out with the United States, a senior U.S. cybersecurity official has warned. At an event at the Aspen Institute in Washington, Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security […]
Biden Dispatching Sullivan to Tokyo for Talks With Japan, Philippines, South Korea Officials
Read More WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden is dispatching White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Tokyo this week for talks with his counterparts from Japan, Philippines, and South Korea. Sullivan will also take part in “the first-ever trilateral meeting of the Japanese, Philippine, and U.S. national security advisers” while in Japan, the White House National […]
Japanese Cucumber Diet May Aid Weight Loss
Read More Cucumbers have been used since ancient times for weight loss benefits due to their high water and low-calorie content. In addition to containing rich nutrients, cucumbers can help people to maintain an ideal weight, according to renowned Japanese physician Dr. Takashi Tsurumi, who is famous for his research on enzyme nutrition and introducing a […]