Hong Kong protesters target airport week after arrivals hall mayhem
Hong Kong braced for multiple anti-government demonstrations on Friday and a “stress test” of the airport this weekend, as protests in the Chinese-ruled city showed no signs of let-up and diplomatic tension between China and some Western nations rose.
Russian opposition politician Navalny released from jail: spokeswoman
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny was released on Friday after 30 days in prison, his spokeswoman Kira Yarmysh said on Twitter.
India increases restrictions in Kashmir ahead of separatist call for protests
Authorities in the main city of Indian Kashmir tightened security ahead of Friday prayers after separatists called for a protest march to a U.N. office, with streets bristling with paramilitary personnel and some blocked by checkpoints.
Hong Kong unions urge Cathay Pacific to end ‘white terror’
Cathay Pacific Airways , which is caught in the crosswinds between authorities in Beijing and anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, must put an end to “all forms of white terror”, trade unions in the Chinese-ruled city said on Friday.
Italy’s Di Maio says cutting number of MPs cannot wait: paper
The leader of Italy’s 5-Star Movement was quoted as saying on Friday the party’s flagship proposal to slash the number of lawmakers could not wait – posing an apparent hurdle in talks to form a government with the rival Democratic Party (PD).
New allies Vietnam, Australia express concern over South China Sea tensions
New allies Vietnam and Australia expressed concern on Friday about China’s activities in the South China Sea, where Vietnamese and Chinese vessels are locked in a tense standoff in Vietnamese-controlled waters.
Key hospitals in Indian Kashmir treat more than 150 tear gas, pellet injuries
At least 152 people have suffered injuries from tear gas and pellets in disputed Kashmir since Indian security forces this month launched a sweeping crackdown, data from the Himalayan region’s two main hospitals shows.
North Korea calls Pompeo ‘diehard toxin,’ says ready for dialogue or standoff with U.S.
North Korea’s top diplomat said on Friday that U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was a “diehard toxin” who only complicates denuclearisation talks and North Korea was ready for both dialogue and standoff.
Drugs worth $161 million seized in Malaysia’s biggest haul
Malaysian authorities on Friday said they had seized nearly 3.7 tonnes of ketamine and cocaine worth about $161 million in the country’s biggest drugs haul to date.
Hong Kong braces for fresh protests, Canada stops staff travel to mainland China
Hong Kong is bracing for more anti-government demonstrations and a “stress test” of its international airport this weekend, as protests in the Asian financial hub show no signs of abating and diplomatic tensions between China and some Western nations r…
