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POLITICSSep 11Time to bring forward GE16 , says Zahid at Umno AGMZahid, at the Umno AGM, suggested it is time to bring forward the 16th General Election (GE16). This indicates a significant political discussion regarding the timing of future elections.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 11Philippines Foreign Secretary Theresa P Lazaro arrives in New Delhi ahead of 18th BRICS SummitPhilippines Foreign Secretary Theresa P Lazaro has arrived in New Delhi ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit. Her arrival signifies preparations for international diplomatic engagement at the high-profile event.middleeaststar.com · Syria
POLITICSSep 11Hong Kong court sentences three Tiananmen vigil organizers to prisonA Hong Kong court has sentenced three organizers of the Tiananmen vigil to prison. This decision highlights ongoing legal and political tensions related to activism in Hong Kong.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICSSep 11Zahid still an Umno asset , but baggage piling up , say analystsAnalysts suggest that Zahid remains an asset to Umno despite accumulating challenges. His position within the party is being reevaluated due to increasing baggage.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 11Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracyEuropean Parliament's Pina Picierno says Hsiao's visit 'was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 11Hong Kong gives Tiananmen vigil activists between 5 and 7 yearThree Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists were jailed for five to seven years under the national security law.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 11Tiananmen vigil leaders jailed up to 7 years, as group is fined HK$1.5 millionThree former leaders of the now-disbanded alliance behind Hong Kong’s annual Tiananmen Square vigil have been sentenced to up to seven years and three months in jail under the national security law for inciting subversion by calling for an end to “one-party dictatorship” in mainland China. Three High Court judges on Friday also imposed a HK$1.5 million fine on the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, bringing the high-profile trial at West Kowloon Court to a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 10Indian envoy calls for stable , predictable India - China ties ahead of President Xi visitAn Indian envoy has urged for stable and predictable relations between India and China in anticipation of President Xi's upcoming visit.dailyexcelsior.com · India
POLITICSSep 103 Tiananmen vigil organizers set to be sentenced in Hong Kong national security caseThree organizers of a Tiananmen vigil in Hong Kong are scheduled for sentencing in a national security case, highlighting ongoing legal actions related to political expression in the region.therecord.com · Canada
POLITICSSep 10What’s a Northern Metropolis-like project doing in Malaysia? Lessons for Hong Kong?Deep in the southern border zone of Johor, Malaysia, separated from Singapore by a narrow strait, a steady flow of commuters moves seamlessly between the two sovereign neighbours. Beyond the immediate checkpoints, a short 30-minute train ride connects visitors to regional hubs such as Kulai, where a vastly different dynamic comes into view – one defined by the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure. Inside YTL’s sprawling Green Data Centre Park, massive operational blocks stand beside...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 10Beijing officially requested for Xi Jinping delegation visas on August 27Beijing formally submitted a request for visas for a delegation led by Xi Jinping on August 27. This matters as it indicates upcoming international travel and diplomatic engagements involving a major world leader.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 10China rebuts top US diplomat Marco Rubio over ‘Communist Party-backed projects’ in PeruUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks in Peru on Thursday on countering Beijing’s growing footprint around the strategic Chancay megaport, drawing a sharp response from China’s embassy in Lima, which defended its investments and took aim at Washington’s strict visa rules. Rubio met President Keiko Fujimori at the Government Palace, where she confirmed Peru would join the Shield of the Americas, a US-led coalition against organised crime. The Peruvian capital was the last stop of a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 10Appeals court cites detention of Japanese Americans in ruling blasting Trump immigration policyThe Trump administration's policy of holding immigrants without a chance for release on bond is illegal and “harkens back to some of the darkest moments in our country's…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 10China says it hopes to agree with the US on tariff reductionsChina has expressed its desire to reach an agreement with the United States regarding tariff reductions, signaling ongoing efforts to influence international trade policies.reporterherald.com · United States
POLITICSSep 10Mainland Chinese pay tribute to Tung Chee-hwa for opening door to Hong KongMainland Chinese have paid tribute to Hong Kong’s first chief executive, the late Tung Chee-hwa, for introducing a solo-travel scheme more than two decades ago that opened the city to millions of travellers and created indelible memories for middle-class families. The Individual Visit Scheme has grown from a handful of cities in Guangdong province in 2003 to its current 59 spanning the country as far west as Urumqi in Xinjiang, contributing to a more than fivefold increase in the number of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 10ICAC charges ex-HKEX vice-president over alleged failure to declare assetsA former vice-president of Hong Kong’s stock exchange operator has been charged by the city’s corruption watchdog with allegedly failing to comply with a statutory order to declare his assets during a probe. Geoffrey Tong Po‑hang, 39, former vice-president of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), faces a count of failing to comply with a notice issued under the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) said on Thursday. He was released on bail...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 10South Korea trying to learn if Kim Jong - un has a son but daughter status as heir appears solidSouth Korea is reportedly investigating whether Kim Jong-un has a son, although his daughter's status as a potential heir seems solidified. This indicates ongoing international interest in North Korea's leadership succession.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 10The Political Cost of Sending Korean Forces to HormuzBy pressuring Seoul to support his Iran war, Trump is weakening a vital alliance.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 10Trump threatens Taiwan’s representative office, sparking debate over island’s US policyTaiwan’s representative office is among a list of entities US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue as part of his crusade against a progressive American think tank, triggering debate about the island’s US policy ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington later this month. Trump named the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (Tecro) in a social media post on Monday attacking the Centre for American Progress, a prominent left-leaning Washington think tank,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 10Hong Kong policy address to continue push helping local media go globalHong Kong’s policy address next week will continue with measures to help local news outlets expand overseas and build global networks, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Thursday that Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s “go global” initiative would assist local media, which report in Chinese and English, in reaching readers beyond the city. The industry could offer media services particularly in countries that came under the umbrella of the Belt and Road Initiative, the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 10Wall Street Journal publisher convicted for blocking reporter’s bid to lead unionThe publisher of the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has been found guilty of violating Hong Kong’s labour laws by illegally preventing a former reporter from running for the chairmanship of a local press union. However, Eastern Court on Thursday cleared Dow Jones Publishing Co (Asia) of unlawful termination of Selina Cheng Kar-yue’s contract, finding her dismissal could have been the result of a broader restructuring exercise as the American newspaper shifted its Asian headquarters from Hong Kong to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 10South Korea trying to learn if Kim Jong Un has a son but daughter status as heir appears solidSouth Korea is reportedly trying to determine if Kim Jong Un has a son, although his daughter's status as a solid heir apparent seems to remain unchanged.sitkasentinel.com · United States
POLITICSSep 10China kept Xi Jinping India visit a mystery until the last 48 hours : Why Beijing chose to keep the world guessingChina maintained secrecy about Xi Jinping's visit to India until shortly before the event, prompting speculation about Beijing's diplomatic strategy. This highlights the secretive nature of high-level international diplomacy.moneycontrol.com · India
POLITICSSep 10Wall Street Journal publisher convicted in Hong Kong union caseThe publisher of the Wall Street Journal has been convicted in a union-related case in Hong Kong. This reports on a significant legal development involving media and labor.wsbradio.com · United States