Hong Kong

Hong Kong court ruling overturns anti-LGBT housing policy

The territory does not recognize same-sex marriage but individual couples can challenge discriminatory policies in court

Hong Kongers snap up final edition of Apple Daily

The sudden death of the popular pro-democracy newspaper is the latest blow to the territory's freedoms

Pro-democracy newspaper to close in Hong Kong

With its Catholic owner in jail and its assets frozen, Apple Daily will print its final edition

No jury as Hong Kong's first 'national security' trial begins

Protester faces charges of inciting secession and terrorism as well as a charge of dangerous driving

Hong Kong pro-democracy paper unable to pay staff

Apple Daily has long been a thorn in Beijing's side with caustic criticism of China's authoritarian leaders

Hong Kong media executives denied bail under security law

The pro-democracy executives were arrested accused of colluding with foreign forces to undermine China's national security

Hong Kong democracy paper defiant as executives charged under security law

Before the latest freeze, Apple Daily said it had enough cash to keep going for the rest of the year

Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy newspaper, arrest five

Most of the executives were arrested at home but later taken to the newspaper, Apple Daily

Agnes Chow: Catholic girl to jailed Hong Kong democracy leader

One of Chow's most successful roles has been bringing international attention to the city's democracy movement

Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow released on pro-democracy protest anniversary

Two years ago on June 12, thousands of protesters surrounded the city's legislature in an attempt to stop the passage of a bill

EU considers fact-finding visit to Hong Kong over poll reforms

Trade bloc concerned that changes in the electoral system were aimed at boosting the number of pro-Beijing candidates

Church faces its moment of truth over Hong Kong's repression

After China's clampdown on Tiananmen vigils, an opportunity exists to speak the truth in the face of persecution or compromise

Fifth bishop consecrated under Sino-Vatican deal

Churches resume services as Taiwan relaxes Covid restrictions

Pegasus scandal exposes Indian govt's shameless corruption

The Eucharistic face to face

Spike in new Covid-19 cases in Timor-Leste

Filipino Catholics to honor ex-president with 40 Masses