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China declares highest flash flood alert as Typhoon Noul hits land, forces thousands to relocate

The year's 12th tropical cyclone and China's third this month, Noul, which means the glow of sunrise or sunset in Korean, struck the coast of Huidong County at about 3:50 a.m.

Workers clear fallen debris and obstacles from the road after Typhoon Noul, in Hong Kong, China, July 26, 2026.
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China eyes Iran conflict while pushing military modernization - analysis

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Appeal court clears Jimmy Lai in fraud case but 20-year term remains

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Iran transferred $1.7b. to terror proxies through cryptocurrency service Binance last year - NYT


Hong Kong police arrest four under national security law

A police spokesman said the three men and a woman, all students, were suspected of being involved in an online group that pledged to use every means to fight for an independent Hong Kong.

DEMONSTRATORS RUN from riot police shooting pepper-spray pellets during a protest in Hong Kong on June 9.

Does ‘Five Eyes’ countries’ unity on Hong Kong impact Israel, Middle East?

The Five Eyes network is a post-WWII intelligence sharing framework composed of the US, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

Buildings are seen above Hong Kong and Chinese flags, as pro-China supporters celebration after China's parliament passes national security law for Hong Kong, in Hong Kong, China June 30, 2020.

New Zealand suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong

"New Zealand can no longer trust that Hong Kong’s criminal justice system is sufficiently independent from China," Peters said in a statement.

DEMONSTRATORS RUN from riot police shooting pepper-spray pellets during a protest in Hong Kong on June 9.

Hong Kong protesters gather on anniversary of mob attack

The Yuen Long attack, and the police's apparent failure to prevent it, exacerbated tensions during protests last year, plunging the global financial hub into crisis.

Protesters take part in a candlelight vigil to mark the 31st anniversary of the crackdown of pro-democracy protests at Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989. Victoria Park, in, Hong Kong, June 4, 2020.

US warns citizens of heightened detention risks in China

"US citizens may be detained without access to US consular services or information about their alleged crime."

Buildings are seen above Hong Kong and Chinese flags, as pro-China supporters celebration after China's parliament passes national security law for Hong Kong, in Hong Kong, China June 30, 2020.

Beijing converts Hong Kong hotel into new national security office

The office will oversee the Hong Kong government's enforcement of Beijing's sweeping national security legislation.

An anti-government protester is detained by riot police after attending a vigil to mourn student's death, in Hong Kong, China March 8, 2020.

China’s increasingly oppressive actions show dangerous global trend

THERE ARE widespread reports coming out of China of forced labor, torture, beatings, forced use of medications and involuntary sterilizations, among and other egregious human rights abuses.

DEMONSTRATORS RUN from riot police shooting pepper-spray pellets during a protest in Hong Kong on June 9.

Fearful of China's new security law, Hong Kongers scramble for safe havens

Fueling the scramble, Britain, Australia, Canada, the United States and Taiwan have all proposed measures to help accommodate Hong Kongers.

Protesters take part in a candlelight vigil to mark the 31st anniversary of the crackdown of pro-democracy protests at Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989. Victoria Park, in, Hong Kong, June 4, 2020.

Hong Kong police arrest more than 300 protesting national security law

"I’m scared of going to jail but for justice I have to come out today, I have to stand up," said one 35-year-old man who gave his name as Seth.

Anti-government demonstrators scuffle with riot police during a lunch time protest as a second reading of a controversial national anthem law takes place in Hong Kong, China May 27, 2020.

China passes Hong Kong security law amid global opposition

"It marks the end of Hong Kong that the world knew before."

Buildings are seen above Hong Kong and Chinese flags, as pro-China supporters celebration after China's parliament passes national security law for Hong Kong, in Hong Kong, China June 30, 2020.