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Hong Kong live streams first court hearing under pilot scheme
Scheme, which starts this month, seeks to formalise broadcast arrangement, increase transparency, bolster public trust in judicial process.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:
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China’s central bank plans to name money launderers to curb financial crimes
The People’s Bank of China has added a column to its website listing entities at high risk for money laundering in advance of an international review.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Liberia's Offshore Potential Gets Boost
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- In presentation at the Executive Mansion over the weekend, Fabian Lai, Acting CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), delivered a comprehensive progress report on NOCAL's groundbreaking partnership with global geological and geophysical leader TGS NOPEC to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, cabinet ministers, and industry leaders.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Beijing kills hope for any US-China grand trade bargain
China has abandoned any pretense of negotiation, slamming the door on hopes for an immediate truce with Washington. Over the weekend, Beijing not only matched US tariffs tit-for-tat but also unleashed a sweeping package of retaliatory measures that leaves little doubt: the world’s two largest economies are barreling toward a full-blown decoupling. China’s Ministry of […] The post Beijing kills hope for any US-China...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:NAEP, the Nation’s Report Card, was supposed to be safe. It’s not
In this era of extreme partisan divide, there’s very little that unites conservatives and liberals. But both sides have long backed the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which is also called the Nation’s Report Card. Now even this test, touted as the “gold standard” among all assessments, is in jeopardy. Mass layoffs, funding disruptions, […] The post NAEP, the Nation’s Report Card, was supposed to be...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Liberia: Over 10,000 Mpox Vaccines Brought in to Boost Surveillance
[Liberian Observer] Liberia has received 10,800 doses of the mpox vaccines. Healthcare workers and those who came into close contact with affected persons are earmarked for the yet-to-launch vaccination campaign.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Asian stocks see their worst drop in decades after Trump tariffs
Asian markets from Tokyo to Sydney plunged amid increasing fears of a global economic downturn.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Antarctica’s hidden threat: meltwater under the ice sheet amplifies sea-level rise
A new study found parts of Antartica could pass a tipping point for mass ice sheet losses as soon as 2050 – pushing sea levels 2 metres higher by 2300 than currently predicted.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:The lies behind the e-cigarette industry’s claims about reducing smoking
Measures must be taken to ensure that consumers and policymakers are not misled by industry-funded pseudo-science
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Rural Human Rights Defenders Face Serious and Growing Risks, UN Report Reveals
When a gold mine in rural Liberia spewed three million gallons of cyanide-laced wastewater into soil and groundwater in 2016, affected Indigenous communities’ calls for accountability went largely unanswered. Locals protested the Turkish company responsible and criticized its officials for failing to clean up the toxic mess. In response, the Liberian government arrested, tortured and […]
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Portland’s Universal Pre-K Proposal Was Hailed as a ‘National Model.’ How’s the Rollout Going?
Today, nearly halfway between its passage at the ballot box and its deadline to reach universality in 2030, Multnomah County’s Preschool for All ...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Perceived Anonymity, Victim-Blaming 'Fuels Cyberbullying and Trolling'
[allAfrica] Cyberbullies often justify their actions as an "inevitable" within online spaces while shifting blame onto their victims, reveals a new report by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC). The report, titled Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence on Social Media, analyzed common understandings of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) on X (formerly Twitter) between February...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Thawing Arctic heats up US-Russia imperialist instincts
“You cannot annex another country.” This was the clear message given by the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, at a recent press conference with the outgoing and incoming prime ministers of Greenland. It did not appear aimed at Russian president Vladimir Putin, but at Donald Trump, the president of one of her country’s closest allies, […] The post Thawing Arctic heats up US-Russia imperialist instincts appeared...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Australia may dodge global trade war recession but Chalmers flags ‘substantial’ risks to growth
Economist Warwick McKibbin says ‘economic and policy flexibility’ puts Australia in better position to escape fallout from Trump tariffsElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastA global trade war will not drive Australia’s economy into recession, new Treasury modelling suggests, even as Jim Chalmers says he is realistic about “...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Red Sea on fire: US bombs Yemen as Houthis target Israeli-linked ships
The United States is planning to increase its military presence in the Middle East
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Africa: How the New U.S. Tariffs Were Calculated and What They Mean for AGOA Trade Deal
[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The formula used by the Trump administration to calculate the tariffs the United States is imposing on countries across the globe is being widely criticised by trade specialists.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:It's only early April and north India is bracing for extreme heat
India's weather department has issued a yellow alert for parts for northern India until Wednesday.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum needs to repeat 3rd grade math
“Hungary is now one of the poorest countries, and possiblythepoorest, in the European Union. Industrial production isfalling year-over-year. Productivity is close to the lowest in the region. Unemployment is creeping upward. Despite the ruling party’s loud talk about traditional values, the population is shrinking,” alleges Anne Applebaum in the March 31 edition of The Atlantic. […] The post Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:CNBC Daily Open: Trump tariffs spark trade war, decimating stocks
Markets largely fell all around the world after the announcements, and the sell-off has extended into Monday.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Romania: Dangerous Rollback of Reproductive Rights
Click to expand Image A woman holds a banner that reads "Abortion is an essential public health service" at a rally on International Women's Day, in Bucharest, Romania, March 8, 2023. 2023 AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru The sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls, including the right to abortion and family planning methods, have been significantly eroded in Romania.Romanian authorities are not only...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:S Korea on edge as US hints at redeploying troops
Concerns are mounting in South Korea over the evolving role of the United States Forces Korea (USFK) after a “secret” Pentagon memo directed the unit to prioritize “deterring China’s seizure of Taiwan” and “strengthening homeland defense” even at the cost of “assuming risks” in other regions. The apparent new Pentagon policy could shift the primary […] The post S Korea on edge as US hints at redeploying troops appeared...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:US: Second child dies of measles in Texas, hundreds sick
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now encouraging people to vaccinate against measles as nearly 500 people in Texas have contracted the highly contagious virus.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Cambodia, China Open New Facilities at Ream Naval Base
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the refurbished base would be open to "all friendly parties," but U.S. suspicions are likely to persist.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Trump's tariffs, Europe's AI, Ukraine's trade in focus This WEEK
EU ministers will discuss relations with China and how to respond to the crippling new US tariffs, with some countries calling for countermeasures targeting Big Tech. Ukrainian trade and Europe's AI strategy are also on the agenda. EU commissioners will visit the European Parliament to discuss topics such as digital policy, international relations, and agriculture.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:OPINION: We have a crisis in public school leadership: Our leaders are overwhelmed, overworked and lack the training they need
As we studied the results of our educational research from 2019, a colleague turned to me with a conclusion that mirrored my own personal experience: “School leaders are a mess!” Of course, my colleague’s comment carried a hint of humor, but the data suggested a reality that was anything but funny, following my own physical […] The post OPINION: We have a crisis in public school leadership: Our leaders are overwhelmed,...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Vietnam to Trump: ‘Just Don’t Do It’ on tariffs
With the NCAA Championship final set to grip millions of basketball fans in the US and beyond, demand for athletic shoes and gear is reportedly skyrocketing. The March Madness tournament isn’t just a showcase of college basketball talent; it’s also a massive marketing opportunity for sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas, whose products dominate the […] The post Vietnam to Trump: ‘Just Don’t Do It’ on tariffs appeared...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Saudi Arabia: Dozens Freed But Arrests Continue
Click to expand Image Mohammed al-Qahtani (R), Muhammad al-Ghamdi (C-R), Asaad al-Ghamdi (C-L), and Salma al-Shehab. Private (Beirut)– Saudi authorities have released dozens of people serving long prison terms for peacefully exercising their rights yet continue to imprison and arbitrarily detain many more, Human Rights Watch said today.Between December 2024 and February 2025, Saudi authorities released at least 44...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Many senior venture capitalists are leaving big firms. Insiders boil it down to a few reasons
Departing partners can be split into two groups: those who are "moving on for success" and those "moving on from failure," according to one startup founder.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:IDF backtracks on account of killing Palestinian medics after new video emerges
The Palestinian Red Crescent has released video clearly showing emergency vehicles with lights flashing before the Israeli military opened fire on them last month, killing 15 paramedics and aid workers later found in a mass grave. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) originally said the vehicles approached them unmarked and in darkness.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:47% of Gen Z mainly vote to avoid a fine. It’s a sign of younger Australians’ discontent with democracy
With Gen Z and Millennials combined now outnumbering Baby Boomers as the dominant voter bloc, their votes will shape the election. But do they care?
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Do we need a Martyn’s Law for venue security in Australia? The MCG gun scare is a wake-up call
Two men allegedly brought guns into the MCG during an AFL game, which has triggered serious questions about venue security processes in Australia.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Change the Trajectory of Vietnam’s Foreign Policy
The country’s economic response to the tariffs will be guided by its multilateral and diversified foreign policy approach.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Indonesia’s Quiet Militarization Under President Prabowo Subianto
The revision of the TNI Law has eroded the principle of civilian supremacy. It could also undermine the cohesion of the military itself.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Prominent American Academic Accused of Defaming Thai Monarchy
The Royal Thai Army has accused Paul Chambers, a lecturer at Naresuan University in Phitsanulok, of violating the lese-majeste law and Computer Crime Act.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:98% of Queensland prawn areas at risk of inundation by rising seas this century
Australian seafood is vital to our culture and diets, and the national economy. We must take steps now to ensure aquaculture thrives in a warmer world.
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