Norway announced plans to ban all trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, citing violations of international law and the hindrance to a peaceful solution. The proposed bill includes prohibiting goods, property purchases, and services related to these settlements.
US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland were postponed Friday after a peace roadmap memorandum was signed. Israel stated it would not comply, continuing military operations in Lebanon, where airstrikes killed 18. The US lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Une association alertant sur les violences gynécologiques et obstétricales souligne l'impact de ces violences sur le suivi médical et la santé psychique des victimes.
Despite recent China-US summits, great-power rivalry persists, fragmenting global flows. China's 15th five-year plan emphasizes high-quality development, tech self-reliance, and domestic consumption. Hong Kong, under "one country, two systems," can leverage its position as a "superconnector" and global hub for finance, tech, and culture.
The UK government has released its plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport, calling it "critical to national growth." The consultation on the Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement (HENPS) outlines conditions for the project, including climate compatibility and noise reduction. Chancellor Rachel Reeves aims for construction to start by 2035.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of troop deployments in Europe and threatened to withhold NATO dues from allies not meeting defense spending commitments. The review aims to shift primary defense responsibility to Europe, with reductions in US military capabilities already in effect.
Hong Kong is poised to become Asia's multilateral hub, moving beyond its 'Asia's World City' status. This opportunity arises as global governance architecture shifts, with the US withdrawing from multilateral roles and China stepping into leadership. UN agencies are decentralizing, relocating positions from traditional hubs to new locations like Germany, Spain, Bangkok, Nairobi, and Dubai, creating a vacuum Hong Kong can fill.
India's Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013, governs land acquisition for development. It mandates Social Impact Assessments, fair compensation based on market value and solatium, and detailed rehabilitation and resettlement plans for affected families, including special safeguards for tribal communities.
Un orthophoniste de 55 ans exerçant à Béthune a été mis en examen et placé en détention provisoire pour agressions sexuelles sur mineurs et corruption de mineur. Cinq victimes de moins de 10 ans ont été identifiées à ce stade.
Une octogénaire a été retrouvée morte après une agression violente près d'un camping au Grau-du-Roi. Par ailleurs, une jeune femme de 21 ans a été violée sous la menace d'un couteau à Montmagny. Les auteurs sont recherchés dans les deux cas.
La CNTE espera negociaciones mientras Sheinbaum anuncia consulta magisterial. Brugada limpia calles inspirada por aficionados japoneses. El 30 de junio vence plazo para registrar celulares con CURP, con posibles consecuencias bancarias.
South Korea is consulting with the U.S. and Iran on passage through the Strait of Hormuz following a preliminary ceasefire deal in the Middle East. The government is assessing security conditions and prioritizing the safety of its vessels and sailors.
Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog has charged Lau Mun-cheung, former head of the Chinese University Medical Centre's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, with fraud. He is accused of falsely claiming to have provided services to patients to obtain fees from the university.
Le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer a annoncé lundi l'intention du gouvernement d'interdire l'accès aux réseaux sociaux aux moins de 16 ans. Cette mesure, qui vise à protéger les enfants du harcèlement et des abus, devrait être adoptée par une loi avant Noël et entrer en vigueur au printemps prochain.
Hong Kong's constitutional affairs chief announced a new five-year development blueprint, set for release in Q3. The plan aims to align the city with national development goals and will focus on innovation, technology, and the Northern Metropolis project, while officials assure it complements, not replaces, the free market.
Hong Kong's government will release its first five-year plan in Q3, aiming to align with national development goals. Officials stated it's a strategic guide, not a shift to a planned economy, and will complement existing budgets and policy addresses.
À Paris, le centre spécialisé de l'obésité de la Pitié-Salpêtrière reçoit 250 demandes de consultation par semaine avant le remboursement des traitements anti-obésité Wegovy et Mounjaro le 15 juin. Seules les personnes souffrant d'obésité massive ou sévère avec comorbidité seront éligibles.
Hong Kong's HK$20,000 newborn baby bonus, launched in 2023, is set to expire in October. The government will consult the public on whether to continue the incentive, which has benefited over 65,000 babies and cost HK$1.3 billion.
Hong Kong's first five-year plan, set to be finalized by end of 2026, will focus on economic upgrading, leveraging AI for job creation, and promoting inclusive development. Public consultation begins Monday.
South Korea, the US, and Japan held consultations in Tokyo on May 12 regarding North Korea. The officials shared assessments of the Korean Peninsula and regional situations, reaffirmed the goal of complete denuclearization, and discussed cooperation for peace and stability. The meeting also addressed China's Xi Jinping's recent visit to North Korea and the growing military ties between North Korea and Russia.
A doctor in Taiwan refused to perform surgery after discovering a patient's daughter-in-law was secretly recording their 3-hour consultation. The doctor cited a lack of trust and respect, leading to a heated online debate about patient rights versus medical professional boundaries.
A UK government consultation on children's online safety is considering an under-16 ban for "high-risk" social media platforms. While 90% of parents support such a ban, teenagers express mixed opinions, with some concerned about business marketing and others about privacy and addiction.
The UK government plans to ban under-16s from high-risk social media apps and restrict safer platforms, including bans on disappearing messages and chats with adults. Under-18s will also be barred from AI chatbots. The crackdown follows a consultation with strong parental support, though sources warn of potential judicial reviews over the selective bans.
The White House opposes the UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s, citing disproportionate burdens on US tech firms and advocating for parental tools instead.
