Hong Kong protest leader Wong released after bid to stop China official
Hong Kong is semi-autonomous after being returned to China by Britain in 1997, with much greater freedoms than seen on the mainland.
May 20, 2016, 08:43 AM IST
Hong Kong protests as top China official visits
China's Zhang Dejiang kicked off his Hong Kong visit Tuesday by promising to listen to political demands from across society.
May 18, 2016, 08:48 AM IST
China's No 3 leader to "listen" to Hong Kong demands as independence calls grow
A top ranked Chinese official began a rare visit to Hong Kong on Tuesday vowing to listen to residents` political concerns.
May 17, 2016, 12:56 PM IST
Pavement glued down in Hong Kong for China official visit
Paving stones in central Hong Kong have been glued down to prevent protesters using them as missiles, as authorities roll out elaborate security measures ahead of a high-level Chinese visit that could stoke resentment over mainland rule.
May 16, 2016, 12:22 PM IST
WATCH: Video of mothers staging breastfeeding flash mob takes internet by storm
This video of mothers staging breastfeeding flash mob has almost crashed the internet as it has gone massively viral!
May 09, 2016, 13:29 PM IST
7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu, tsunami warning issued: USGS
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific nation of Vanuatu early Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, with a tsunami warning issued.
Apr 29, 2016, 02:09 AM IST
Sheena Bora murder case: Letter Rogatory issued to USA, Singapore, Hong Kong to trace fund trail
In a new development, Letter Rogatory has been issued to USA, Singapore and Hong Kong in the Sheena Bora murder case.
Apr 26, 2016, 19:32 PM IST
Hong Kong leader warns independence calls threaten economy
Hong Kong`s Beijing-friendly leader warned Tuesday the city will lose investment and job opportunities if residents continue to seek independence, painting a bleak economic picture of the former British colony without Chinese support.
Apr 26, 2016, 10:54 AM IST
PM Modi meets his 'wax' figure, compares artists with Lord Brahma
In what could be a proud moment for every Indian, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday joined the prominent world leaders at the Madame Tussauds as his new wax figures took up residence at four Madame Tussauds attractions in London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok.
Apr 20, 2016, 21:53 PM IST
Twitter appoints Kathy Chen as China managing director
Twitter Inc has appointed Kathy Chen as its Greater China managing director.
Apr 15, 2016, 07:32 AM IST
China jails activist who supported Hong Kong protests
China on Friday sentenced an activist who supported pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong to four and a half years in jail, his lawyer told AFP as President Xi Jinping oversees a wide-ranging crackdown on civil society and free expression.
Apr 08, 2016, 14:25 PM IST
British Foreign Secretary warns over threats to Hong Kong freedoms
British foreign secretary Philip Hammond warned over threats to Hong Kong`s autonomy Friday as he visited the city where fears are growing that Beijing`s grip is tightening.
Apr 08, 2016, 11:57 AM IST
Hong Kong student leader says HSBC blocked new accounts
Hong Kong student leader Joshua Wong said Wednesday that the city`s HSBC branches had refused to open an account for his new party, accusing them of "political censorship".
Apr 06, 2016, 10:48 AM IST
Hong Kong's Leung Chun-ying hits back at independence calls
Hong Kong`s leader hit back Tuesday at growing calls for independence from China, particularly among young activists, as he dismissed the need for any discussion on a breakaway.
Apr 05, 2016, 11:41 AM IST
Hong Kong, Shanghai stocks rally after Yellen comments
Shares in Hong Kong and Shanghai rallied in the first few minutes of trade Wednesday after comments from Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen suggested US interest rates would remain unchanged into t
Mar 30, 2016, 07:33 AM IST
Delhi-Hong Kong Air India flight makes emergency landing in Kolkata
A Delhi-Hong Kong flight of Air India made an emergency landing at Kolkata airport after some technical snag on Tuesday evening.
Mar 29, 2016, 21:29 PM IST
`Nothing has changed` says abused Hong Kong maid Erwiana
Although she never admitted her guilt, employer Law Wan-tung was jailed for six years, a triumph for quietly spoken Erwiana who was held up as a hero.
Mar 27, 2016, 16:29 PM IST
5.0-magnitude quake hits Indonesia
An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted 31 km north-northeast of Bitung city in Indonesia on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey has said.
Mar 23, 2016, 04:35 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi all set to get waxed at Madame Tussauds – Watch preparations here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the ranks of prominent global leaders at Madame Tussauds in London, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok in April.
Mar 16, 2016, 20:40 PM IST
Moody's downgrades Hong Kong outlook to 'negative'
Ratings agency Moody`s downgraded its outlook for Hong Kong on Saturday, citing increasing political riskiness and closer economic ties with China, which is facing a growth slowdown.
Mar 12, 2016, 15:27 PM IST
