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- Chinese leader Xi arrives in Hong Kong for 25th anniversary of handoverby The Associated Press on June 30, 2022 at 7:36 am
The Chinese leader is expected to speak about Hong Kong’s future at a ceremony Friday marking the return of the former British colony to Chinese rule on July 1, 1997.
- Dictator’s son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. takes oath as Philippine presidentby The Associated Press on June 30, 2022 at 5:56 am
The namesake son of an ousted dictator is sworn in as Philippine president in one of the greatest political comebacks in recent history in the country.
- Putin has been unwilling to engage in Ukraine talks, says Secretary of State Blinkenby Tinbete Ermyas,Michel Martin on June 29, 2022 at 11:33 pm
It is important that the Ukrainians define the terms of any potential negotiation, Blinken tells NPR, while the US makes sure that the country has the means to repel Russian aggression.
- Many Pakistanis dig the cultural nods on ‘Ms. Marvel’ but are mixed on castingby Zuha Siddiqui on June 29, 2022 at 4:43 pm
Pakistanis weigh in on the new Disney+ show, which features the story of Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American teen who discovers her superpowers in her grandmother’s bangle.
- You’re@Work: The Right Persona for the Job : Rough Translationby Gregory Warner,Se Eun Gong,Pablo Argüelles on June 29, 2022 at 4:38 pm
Who are you at work? In this episode, two stories of people who really commit to embodying their work selves. The result? New realms and new personalities.
- China’s Xi Jinping says Hong Kong ‘risen from the ashes’ amid crackdown on dissentby By Chen Zifei and Amelia Loi for RFA Cantonese on June 30, 2022 at 3:16 pm
Xi’s visit marks the 25th anniversary of Chinese rule, which has dismantled the city’s promised freedoms.
- China’s plan to turn Xinjiang into industrial hub is threat to Uyghurs, report saysby By Jewlan for RFA Uyghur on June 30, 2022 at 3:00 pm
The policy is a ‘key tool in the government’s efforts to forcibly assimilate Uyghurs’ through coerced labor.
- Teenage boy dies during junta shelling of Chin state villageby By RFA Burmese on June 30, 2022 at 7:35 am
The boy’s mother and younger brother had been critically injured in an attack last month.
- Vietnam faces global calls to release anti-coal activiston June 30, 2022 at 4:05 am
NGOs, governments and the United Nations have criticised ‘tax evasion’ charges leveled against Nguy Thi Khanh.
- Nine killed in junta raids on Myanmar villages near China-backed copper mineby Reported by Burmese Service on June 30, 2022 at 2:08 am
Anti-junta groups have targeted the project because it could provide the military income.
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- How much further can coal go?on June 30, 2022 at 2:16 pm
Supply constraints and growing demand mean this year’s record high coal prices might be just the start.
- China coal: fat margins for producers as green energy movement goes on pauseon June 30, 2022 at 2:00 pm
The rest of the world’s aversion to buying Russian coal just means plentiful, cheaper sales for China
- We must stop sleepwalking towards a surveillance stateon June 30, 2022 at 12:13 pm
Biometric technology is valuable for medical research but can also have malign uses
- China clamps down on Hong Kong as Xi ventures outside mainlandon June 30, 2022 at 8:28 am
Military garrison reaffirms combat readiness as 25th anniversary of handover approaches
- SenseTime shares fall almost 50% after lock-up expireson June 30, 2022 at 8:12 am
China’s most valuable AI company has been blacklisted by Washington over its facial recognition technology
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- The Hollywood Sign Trust Shares Eco-Friendly Ways to Experience The Hollywood Sign This Summeron June 28, 2022 at 8:51 pm
From Hiking Trails to Native Plants, on Horseback or by DASH, Dive Into Preserving The Iconic Sign For Generations To Come
- NOSACONN News Conference TODAY: Celebrate Africa Week “Essence of Africa” NOLA Editionon June 28, 2022 at 8:04 pm
NOSACONN-New Orleans South Africa Connection’s week long festivities highlight bilateral trade between the U.S. and Africa during “Essence of Culture Festival.”
- Comedy-themed Evening Celebration Installation Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton’s 2022-2023 Officerson June 28, 2022 at 4:33 pm
Kicking off the 10th anniversary of The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton (RCDBR), the Club held its annual installation of the 2022-2023 President and Board of Directors.
- NOSACONN Celebrate Africa Week ESSENCE OF AFRICA NOLA Edition Kicks Off A Week of Celebration During The Essence OF Culture Festivalon June 27, 2022 at 9:21 pm
NOLA’S Royal Family of Music Patriarch David Batiste performs Tuesday, June 28th at Louisiana Jazz Museum to get festivities underway.
- “Ploomie Lewis” – 2nd Time Aroundon June 25, 2022 at 3:52 pm
He finds inspiration from his instruments and continues to create enthralling musical blends.
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- Supreme Court limits Biden’s power to cut emissionson June 30, 2022 at 3:55 pm
The landmark ruling curbs federal power to limit greenhouse gas emissions in a setback for President Biden.
- Patrice Lumumba: DR Congo buries tooth of independence heroon June 30, 2022 at 3:15 pm
The tooth is all that remains of the murdered independence leader whose body was dissolved in acid.
- Calais migrant crisis: 15 arrested over Channel tragedyon June 30, 2022 at 1:28 pm
The deaths of 27 people in November was one of the deadliest incidents in the English Channel.
- Vladimir Putin hits back at G7 leaders’ topless photo jibeson June 30, 2022 at 1:27 pm
Russia’s president says it would be “disgusting” to see leaders who mocked his macho image strip off.
- China’s President Xi arrives in Hong Kong for handover anniversaryon June 30, 2022 at 12:40 pm
The president says Hong Kong has “risen from the ashes” – critics accuse China of crushing freedoms.