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45 pro-democracy activists face sentencing in Hong Kong. Here's who some of them are

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Dozens of prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activists are scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday in the biggest case under a national security law that critics say has crushed political activism in the semi-autonomous Chinese city. The convictions of the 45 activists under the Beijing-imposed law are widely seen as part of a crackdown by China that destroyed hopes for a more democratic Hong Kong. The activists were charged with conspiracy to commit subversion in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial... Читать дальше...

Police Stats Show Promising Change

Scoop 

A reduction in victimisations across the board by 3 per cent is a significant early sign that things are trending in the right direction.

China Box Office: ‘To Gather Around’ Dethrones ‘Venom: The Last Dance’

Variety 

Drama film “To Gather Around” topped the mainland China box office over the weekend and deposed “Venom: The Last Dance.” The film, which also goes by the title “Brave New World,” is directed by Liu Xunximo and stars Deng Chao and Deng Jiajia in a tale of an internet company employee who is caught up […]

World Bank helps Malawi’s poorest tackle climate shocks

Voice of America 

The World Bank is helping Malawi's vulnerable communities address the impact of the climate-related disasters, such as cyclones and drought, that the country has been facing since 2022. Participants say increased community involvement would lead to more immediate outcomes from the program.

On Way Out, Reckless Biden Allows Deep Russia Strikes

Consortiumnews.com 

With his party decisively beat at the polls, the rejected president is gambling with regional security to preserve his ‘legacy’ and to saddle the incoming president, who wants to end the war, with a major new crisis, writes Joe Lauria.…

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Preview: China expected to come out fighting for rematch with Japan in WC qualifier

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

by sportswriter Wei Hua

BEIJING, Nov. 18 (Xinhua) -- China almost had no time to celebrate its hard-fought victory over Bahrain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers fifth round last Thursday, as Branko Ivankovic's side returned to China immediately to devote itself to the preparation works for Tuesday's home clash against bitter rival Japan.

Despite a high mountain to climb, China is still expected to gi

Pakistan needs $390bn for low-carbon transition by 2050: ADB

Dawn 

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will require more than $390 billion in additional investment by 2050 through the coal-to-gas transition in the industry, electrification of transport and the replacement of gas with electricity for cooking to meet international commitments on reducing carbon emissions, according to an Asian Development Bank (ABD) report released on Sunday.

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