• 03/16/2025

Nearly half of Hongkongers dissatisfied with opposition-free legislature – survey

Hong Kong Free Press Almost half of Hongkongers have expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the city’s opposition-free legislature, according to a survey by local think tank Path of Democracy. Chief Executive John Lee and lawmakers pose for photos with a roasted pig during the topping-out ceremony for the expansion of LegCo headquarters on April…

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Putin Is ‘Carefully Studying’ Proposed Ukraine Cease-Fire

New York Times Russia’s leader recently rejected the idea of an interim truce in Ukraine. But he wants to maintain his relationship with President Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/world/europe/putin-russia-ukraine-cease-fire.html

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Taiwanese law change targets military personnel with links to mainland China

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The amendment, which is ready for cabinet consideration, includes prison sentences for expressing allegiance to Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3302070/taiwanese-law-change-targets-military-personnel-links-mainland-china?utm_source=rss_feed

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NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China

New York Times Companies like East Goes Global manage accounts for N.B.A. players, expanding their reach, creating business opportunities and pushing for All-Star votes. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/style/nba-china-social-media.html

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Ukraine will disrupt all possible truce agreements — expert

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On Tuesday, negotiations took place between US and Ukrainian delegations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia https://tass.com/politics/1926691

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US wants to hand over to UK the lead in pumping Ukraine with weapons — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian top diplomat drew attention to the fact that “the Europeans do not stop their efforts” https://tass.com/politics/1926689

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Russian troops enter Sudzha in Kursk Oblast, fighting continues

Pravda Ukraine Russian troops have entered the town of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast; combat is ongoing in the area.  Source: Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne with reference to the Ukrainian military Details: A soldier stationed in Kursk Oblast told Suspilne that this occurred after the Russians established fire control on the Yunakivka-Sudzha road, a critical route…

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Russia’s Andreeva storms into 2025 Indian Wells quarterfinals with straight sets win

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The 2025 Indian Wells tournament is played on outdoor hard courts at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, the United States, between March 5 and 16 and offers almost $9.6 million and $8.9 million in prize money in men and women’s events…

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Democrats’ obsession with LGBT agenda splits US society — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the Russian foreign minister, “the Rust Belt America is not very much keen to embrace those values” https://tass.com/politics/1926681

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Pair who scuffled on Cathay Japan-Hong Kong flight given conditional discharge

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong court releases Tsui Zi-kew, 32, and Zhang Xinyan, 60, on two-year bind-over order. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3302120/pair-who-scuffled-cathay-japan-hong-kong-flight-given-conditional-discharge?utm_source=rss_feed

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