Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Arrested Under Security Law
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police arrested media tycoon Jimmy Lai and raided the publisher’s headquarters Monday in the highest-profile use yet of the new national security law Beijing imposed on the city in June.
Up to 31 May be Targeted in Latest Protest Crackdown
BANGKOK — A large police operation appears to be underway on Friday to arrest the leaders behind ongoing anti-government protests, with at least two campaigners already in custody.
Chinese-Designed Silk Dress Honors Queen’s Birthday Anniversary
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Wrapped in Thai silk and strutting down the catwalk in Bangkok's mega exhibition hall, Malika said she was hand-picked by Thailand's Ministry of Commerce to wear Chinese designer Yi Ming's iconic silk dress, specially designed to honour the Thai Queen's coming 88th birthday anniversary on Aug. 12.
Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered a sweeping but unspecified ban on dealings with the Chinese owners of consumer apps TikTok and WeChat, although it remains unclear if he has the legal authority to actually ban the apps from the U.S.
First Electric Ferry Launched to Reduce Pollution
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thailand's Ministry of Transport on Wednesday announced its launch of the country's first electric ferry, as part of the government's effort to support cleaner energy.
Noodle Shop Waiter in Hot Water for Fat-Shaming Customer
SONGKHLA — Police are investigating whether a waiter from a noodle shop in Songkhla province could be charged for defamation after he mocked one of his customers online.
Monorail Structure Collapsed, Injuring 5
NONTHABURI — Five people were injured Thursday morning when a monorail line under construction in the northwestern suburb of Bangkok collapsed, officials said.
UN Discusses Kashmir for 3rd Time Since India Ends Statehood
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council discussed disputed Kashmir at Pakistan’s request Wednesday for the third time since India’s Hindu nationalist government decided to end the Muslim-majority region’s semi-autonomy a year ago.
U.N. Chief Says Risk of Nuclear Weapons Rising, Urges Action
HIROSHIMA (Kyodo) — U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, in a message for Thursday's 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, warned that the risk of nuclear weapons being used is growing and urged all nations to renew their commitment to achieving a world free of them.
Facebook, Citing Virus Misinfo, Deletes Trump Post
Facebook has deleted a post by President Donald Trump for violating its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.
