3 hours ago ‘Menace to society’: Philippine army restricts Facebook features to fight trolls

‘Menace to society’: Philippine army restricts Facebook features to fight trolls  South China Morning Post

Politics

7 hours ago Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies asking protesters to connect with ‘international front’

Former media boss denies using the term and did not know or support ‘localists’ calling for Hong Kong independence.

Events

8 hours ago Chinese diplomat’s endorsement sparks outrage in Japan over foreign interference in elections

The incident has led to calls for the expulsion of Xue Jian, China’s consul general in Osaka.

Politics

23 hours ago Call from European Parliament to cancel Hong Kong’s customs status over national security law trial

Lawmakers will vote on a resolution that includes proposal for ‘targeted sanctions’ on city’s leaders.

Politics

29 hours ago China calls report that Defence Minister Dong Jun is under probe 'shadow

China calls report that Defence Minister Dong Jun is under probe 'shadow-chasing'  Reuters

Politics

29 hours ago Angry South Korean students call tutor titan’s childbirth advice ‘sexually humiliating’

MegaStudy Group chairman Son Joo-eun slammed for telling school students that ‘giving birth is more important than going to college’.

Society

32 hours ago Singapore jails Myanmar domestic helper for beating employer’s dog to death

The woman, acting on her boss’ instructions, repeatedly hit the poodle with a rod-like object and hung it from a balcony railing.

Events

33 hours ago Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai claims ‘no knowledge’ of advocacy group he lent money to

Former tycoon also says he didn’t know ‘Stand With Hong Kong’ hashtag in his Twitter posts were similar to name of protest group that called for sanctions.

Politics

36 hours ago Hong Kong urged to speed up on laws for gay couples’ rights after court rulings

Court of Final Appeal upholds rulings that same-sex couples can enjoy same rights as other families in terms of inheritance, public housing.

Events