Hong Kong awaits verdict in first national security trial
Tong Ying-kit did not give evidence in the trial, which focussed on the meaning of his 'Liberate Hong Kong' banner.
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North and South Korea restore severed cross-border hotline
Surprise thaw comes following exchange of letters between leaders in Seoul and Pyongyang.
Arrest to verdict: A timeline of Hong Kong’s first security trial
Tong Ying-kit was arrested after riding his bike - a 'Liberate Hong Kong' flag billowing from behind - into police.
Trump ally Thomas Barrack pleads not guilty in UAE lobbying case
Federal authorities say Barrack, a longtime friend of Donald Trump, secretly lobbied in the US on behalf of the UAE.
Wipeout: China stocks in US suffer biggest 2-day loss since 2008
Beijing's crackdown on its tech and education sectors has erased $769bn in value during the last 5 months.
Peru opposition to lead Congress in setback for president-elect
On the eve of Pedro Castillo's inauguration, he and his Free Peru party are dealt a political blow.
Tesla beats earnings forecasts despite supply chain crisis
The carmaker, led by Elon Musk, said quarterly revenue rose to $11.96bn from $6.04bn a year earlier.
Bosnian Serbs to boycott country’s central institutions
Serb representatives to block all major institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina for recent genocide denial ban.
US combat forces to leave Iraq by end of year, Biden says
After more than 18 years, the role of US forces will shift to training and advising the Iraqi military to defend itself.
Last victim of Florida Surfside condo collapse identified
Last victim brings death toll at the partial building collapse to 98.
Jupiter rising: SpaceX just scored another major NASA contract
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket beat out SLS, the next mega launcher, to launch NASA’s Jupiter moon mission.
UN: Dozens presumed dead after boat capsizes off Libya coast
According to survivors, 20 women and two children were among those who drowned when their boat capsized, IOM says.
Tanzania opposition leader charged with ‘terror-related’ crimes
Freeman Mbowe was arrested last week while preparing for a meeting on new constitution proposals.
US-listed Chinese firms must reveal government meddling risk: SEC
US lawmakers are increasing concerned that not enough attention is focused on Chinese company disclosure issues.
How an Amazon job posting saw Bitcoin soar past $40,000
The world's largest cryptocurrency surged above $40,000 for the first time since June on Monday afternoon.
Mary Simon is Canada’s first Indigenous governor general
The change comes as the nation grapples with its legacy of historical mistreatment of Indigenous people.
An economic recipe for unrest ignites in Tunisia
Blistering youth unemployment, mounting government debt, corruption and COVID are spurring unrest in Tunisia.
Five policemen killed in clashes between two Indian states
More than 50 people are reported hurt as the leaders of Assam and Mizoram blame each other for the deadly violence.
Al Jazeera condemns raid on its office by Tunisian forces
Al Jazeera Media Network says it views the closure of its office 'as an attack on press freedom'.
Saudi Arabia suspends $2B sale of desalination plant
The disruption, blamed on the coronavirus pandemic, is seen as a setback to the kingdom's privatisation plans.