A Hong Kong court yesterday dismissed an appeal by the former head of the city’s largest press union against a conviction for obstructing police officers, issuing a five-day jail sentence.Former Hong Kong Journalists Association chairman Ronson Chan (陳朗昇) had been arrested by police, who said he refused to show his ID and was “uncooperative” when stopped by two plainclothes officers in 2022 on his way to report.Hong Kong police have broad stop-and-search powers, and residents have limited legal recourse to object to an ID check. Photo: AFP Chan “was reckless and obstructed other members of the public… affecting public order,”…
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Narendra Modi’s government has ordered one of India’s most exclusive private clubs, the Delhi Gymkhana Club, to vacate its sprawling premises – the latest move against institutions seen as symbols of Delhi’s old world establishment.The club has long been synonymous with India’s upper echelons, although before Independence in 1947 it was largely a preserve of the British colonial elite, admitting only a select few Indians.Here’s everything to know about the club and why the government’s plan has sent shockwaves through the privileged membership base.What is the Delhi Gymkhana Club and what is the row about?The Delhi Gymkhana Club is one…
NEW YORK (AP) — Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.Prices for those red orbs have soared more than any other food product over the past year to cement a spot as one of the consumer headaches du jour.”The tomato has become a symbol of something much deeper,” says Isaac Bernal Carbajo, a New York City chef who lamented life’s “simplest pleasures” falling victim to price increases. “Something as basic as buying fresh vegetables is starting to become a serious financial decision…
Travellers flying to the UAE with the continued uncertainty of the Iran conflict were advised to check their travel insurance carefully, especially when it came to claims relating to cancellations, medical treatment, and flight disruption.While the frequency of attacks on the UAE has decreased significantly since the outbreak of the conflict, several countries are still urging caution when it comes to travelling to the region – in some cases even warning that travel insurance could be invalidated if flying against government advice.Yet demand for UAE travel insurance has not dropped. Adnan Raj, a financial adviser at Dubai-based Continental Group, said…
Arab News Japan TOKYO: The United Arab Emirates’ withdrawal from OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) and OPEC+ on May 1 could be of great benefit to Japan, according to ASAOKA Takahiro, a Senior Research Fellow at the Itochu Research Institute.Asaoka says in an analysis published in Diamond Online that for oil-importing countries such as Japan, the weakening of OPEC+ “generally brings benefits. The system has historically suppressed output from low-cost producers while forcing higher-cost producers to fill the gap, raising global supply costs.”The report says greater production flexibility in the UAE could reduce overall production costs globally and Japan…
( May 29, 2026, 07:02 GMT | Official Statement) — MLex Summary: EU dumping tariffs in place on imports of certain iron or steel fasteners from China into the European Union are set to expire on Feb. 18, 2027, the European Commission said Friday. The measures will lapse unless the trade regulator receives a request for a review, containing sufficient proof that dumping and injury to the EU industry would continue or recur if the measures were to lapse. The notice is attached. … Prepare for tomorrow’s regulatory change, today MLex identifies risk to business wherever it emerges, with specialist reporters across the…
Memorial Day Sale – Claim 70% Off TipRanksBank of Chongqing Co., Ltd. Class H ( (HK:1963) ) has provided an announcement. Bank of Chongqing Co., Ltd. has updated details of its proposed final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2025, declaring a cash payout of RMB 0.2918 per share, with shareholders able to receive the dividend in renminbi or Hong Kong dollars. The plan, subject to shareholder approval on 23 June 2026, sets an ex-dividend date of 8 July and a record date of 15 July, with payment expected no later than 31 August 2026 and the total distribution…
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Andy Tung Lieh-cheung (right), vice-chairman of the China-United States Exchange Foundation (CUSEF), holds an award from the China Institute Centennial Award, at the China Institute of America’s Centennial Gala in New York on Friday on behalf of his father, Tung Chee-hwa. Andy Tung was accompanied by James Chau Kin-seng (left), president of the foundation, along with the members of the Tung family. Inset: Former Hong Kong chief executive Tung Chee-hwa. (PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY)Former Hong Kong chief executive Tung Chee-hwa was honored with the China Institute Centennial Award on Thursday in recognition of his long-standing contributions to promoting mutual understanding…
During their meeting at New Delhi on May 26, the Quad foreign ministers announced a major new maritime security initiative: the Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration (IPMSC). The initiative, proposed by India, will initially focus on the Indian Ocean. It will use the latest tracking technologies and satellite data to provide real-time information on the kind of vessels operating in the region. In the words of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the initiative seeks to leverage each of the Quad countries’ maritime surveillance capabilities to enhance information sharing. IPMSC complements the existing Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) initiative,…