Hong Kong border town slumps as mainland traders vanish
Last summer, pro-democracy protesters harassed Chinese traders in Sheung Shui and smashed storefronts that catered to them in the Hong Kong border town, angry at what they saw as a de facto invasion.
Privacy activist Schrems calls on EU authorities to get Irish watchdog moving
Privacy activist Max Schrems called on the European authorities to push the Irish regulator to speed up its handling of cases he has brought against Facebook on the second anniversary of the introduction of rules designed to help protect the data of co…
Hong Kong’s security, police chiefs warn of growing ‘terrorism’ as national laws loom
Hong Kong’s security and police chiefs said “terrorism” was growing in the city, as government departments rallied on Monday behind Beijing’s plans to introduce national security laws after thousands took to the streets to protest against the move.
Australia’s most populous state urges parents to work from home as schools reopen
Australia’s most populous state on Monday urged locals to continue working from home despite schools reopening as the number of coronavirus cases slows.
Thailand reports 2 new coronavirus cases, 1 more death
Thailand confirmed two new coronavirus cases and one additional death on Monday, a health ministry spokesman said.
New Zealand eases coronavirus curbs on public gatherings
New Zealand is easing back curbs on the size of gatherings to 100 people from 10, as it relaxes measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.
Germany’s confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 289 to 178,570: RKI
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 289 to 178,570, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday.
Abe’s ‘own goals’ slash support rates even as Japan’s coronavirus emergency set to be lifted
A string of controversial missteps has slashed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s support to levels that could threaten to end his term early, even as he prepares to lift a state of emergency after the rate of coronavirus infections declined.
Singaporean cooks up Eid feast for migrant workers in lockdown
As Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of the fasting month, thousands of migrant workers in Singapore have had to spend the holiday in quarantine because of outbreaks of the novel coronavirus in their dormitories.
New Zealand’s Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington on Monday while she was doing a live TV interview, and calmly continued with the programme.
