Most Malaysian Chinese voted PH in polls, but Malays in 3-way split, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Most Malaysian Chinese voted PH in polls, but Malays in 3-way split, SE Asia News & Top Stories - The Straits Times: Malaysian Chinese voters overwhelmingly voted for Pakatan Harapan (PH) in last month's general election, helping the four-party alliance secure a big victory.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

China, Singapore can help Malaysia cope with debt, says Finance Minister - Channel NewsAsia

China, Singapore can help Malaysia cope with debt, says Finance Minister - Channel NewsAsia: KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng believes countries like China and Singapore understand why it has had to review mega ...

Call of Canada: why Hongkongers are leaving for a second time | South China Morning Post

Call of Canada: why Hongkongers are leaving for a second time | South China Morning Post: Albert Cheng says the growing number of people who are making the move West – including a sizeable group leaving Hong Kong a second time – go in search of better opportunities, more affordable housing and better education

US Lawmakers Call For Increased Pressure on Cambodia to Release Former RFA Reporters

US Lawmakers Call For Increased Pressure on Cambodia to Release Former RFA Reporters: They warn that the government may ‘hold them indefinitely,’ adding charges to keep them in jail.

Nearly Half of Xinjiang Village’s Residents Sent to ‘Political Re-Education Camps’: Official

Nearly Half of Xinjiang Village’s Residents Sent to ‘Political Re-Education Camps’: Official: A local police officer says that almost all of Yingsher village’s adult males have been detained.

Ukraine: Investigate, Punish Hate Crimes | Human Rights Watch

Ukraine: Investigate, Punish Hate Crimes | Human Rights Watch: Ukraine's authorities have not responded adequately to the growing number of violent attacks and threats promoting hate and discrimination in Ukraine by members of violent radical groups, Human Rights Watch said today. In a joint letter to Ukrainian authorities Human Rights Watch and three other international human rights groups said that the authorities should immediately condemn the attacks and carry out effective investigations to hold the assailants accountable.

Fed Raises Interest Rates and Signals 2 More Increases Are Coming - The New York Times

Fed Raises Interest Rates and Signals 2 More Increases Are Coming - The New York Times: Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chairman, said the economy had strengthened significantly since the 2008 financial crisis and was approaching a “normal” level.

Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh arrested | World news | The Guardian

Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh arrested | World news | The Guardian: Lawyer defending women shunning Islamic headscarf sentenced to five years’ jail

Amazon’s clever machines are moving from the warehouse to headquarters - Tech News | The Star Online

Amazon’s clever machines are moving from the warehouse to headquarters - Tech News | The Star Online: Amazon.com Inc has long used robots to help humans move merchandise around its warehouses. Now automation is transforming Amazon’s white-collar workforce, too.

WhatsApp goes down in Hong Kong and around the world, according to reports | South China Morning Post

WhatsApp goes down in Hong Kong and around the world, according to reports | South China Morning Post: More than 1,700 reports of connection breakdown made, including from the Philippines, Belgium and Canada, according to monitoring website

At USCCB meeting, Catholic bishops slam Trump administration on immigration, asylum rules - The Washington Post

At USCCB meeting, Catholic bishops slam Trump administration on immigration, asylum rules - The Washington Post: The topics of migration and asylum have long been a focus for the U.S. Catholic church.

'Utterly Terrifying': Study Affirms Feedback Loop Fears as Surging Antarctica Ice Loss Tripled in Last Five Years

'Utterly Terrifying': Study Affirms Feedback Loop Fears as Surging Antarctica Ice Loss Tripled in Last Five Years: "The most robust study of the ice mass balance of Antarctica to date," scientists say, "now puts Antarctica in the frame as one of the largest contributors to sea-level rise."

University of Chicago eliminates SAT/ACT requirement - Chicago Tribune

University of Chicago eliminates SAT/ACT requirement - Chicago Tribune: The University of Chicago will no longer require ACT or SAT scores from U.S. students.

Key House Republican supports pre-existing condition coverage after DOJ sues to gut Obamacare

Key House Republican supports pre-existing condition coverage after DOJ sues to gut Obamacare: Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., said Thursday he supports coverage of pre-existing conditions, one week after President Trump's Justice Department supported a lawsuit that would gut those protections.

DNC plows ahead with plan to dilute superdelegates - POLITICO

DNC plows ahead with plan to dilute superdelegates - POLITICO: Perez meeting with House Democrats on Wednesday yields no deal

Amid Scathing Accusations of War Crimes, UN Votes 120-8 to Condemn 'Indiscriminate' Israeli Violence Against Palestinians

Amid Scathing Accusations of War Crimes, UN Votes 120-8 to Condemn 'Indiscriminate' Israeli Violence Against Palestinians: "We cannot remain silent in the face of the most violent crimes and human rights violations being systematically perpetrated against our people," said the Palestinian envoy to the United Nations

Sarah Sanders rumoured to be leaving White House press role - BBC News

Sarah Sanders rumoured to be leaving White House press role - BBC News: President Trump's press secretary took to social media to ridicule the news report, but did not deny it.

Because of Donald Trump, Canadians Boycotting U.S. Products and Canceling Vacations to America

Because of Donald Trump, Canadians Boycotting U.S. Products and Canceling Vacations to America: Many in Canada are boycotting U.S. products after Donald Trump’s recent tariffs and remarks.

Supreme Court strikes down law that barred voters from wearing clothes with political message at polling places

Supreme Court strikes down law that barred voters from wearing clothes with political message at polling places: The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Minnesota's century-old restriction on what people can wear to the polling place on Election Day.

North Korea state TV airs footage of Trump saluting North Korean military officer | TheHill

North Korea state TV airs footage of Trump saluting North Korean military officer | TheHill: North Korean state media early Tuesday broadcast its first video of President Trump's historic summit with Kim Jong Un, including footage of Trump saluting a North Korean officer.

Comey Broke From FBI Procedures in Clinton Probe, Watchdog Finds

Comey Broke From FBI Procedures in Clinton Probe, Watchdog Finds: Former FBI Director James Comey “deviated” from FBI and Justice Department procedures in handling the probe into Hillary Clinton, damaging the law enforcement agencies’ image of impartiality even though he wasn’t motivated by political bias, the department’s watchdog found in a highly anticipated report

New York sues Trump Foundation, alleging 'extensive' lawbreaking - BBC News

New York sues Trump Foundation, alleging 'extensive' lawbreaking - BBC News: The lawsuit accuses the Trump Foundation of "persistent illegal conduct" related to the 2016 election.

Hope, joy and pride that Malaysia has a second chance to fulfill the Malaysian Dream to be a top world-class nation which is “a beacon of light to a disturbed and distracted world” « Lim Kit Siang

Hope, joy and pride that Malaysia has a second chance to fulfill the Malaysian Dream to be a top world-class nation which is “a beacon of light to a disturbed and distracted world” « Lim Kit Siang: All Malaysians welcome with hope, joy and pride the first Hari Raya Aidifitri after the historic and watershed 14th General Election on May 9,

Other electoral commissioners need to go as well - Aliran

Other electoral commissioners need to go as well - Aliran: The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections (Bersih 2.0) welcomes Electioral Commission chairman Hashim Abdullah’s decision to go on early retirement from 1 July. We question the delay in Hashim’s decision as calls for his removal have been made known since the 9 May general election. We also remind the authorities to ensure that no …

Cyberattacks could cost Hong Kong massive US$32 billion annually, according to study | South China Morning Post

Cyberattacks could cost Hong Kong massive US$32 billion annually, according to study | South China Morning Post: As companies embrace opportunities from cloud and mobile computing to connect with customers, they take on new risks, expert says

Concerns Grow Over Chinese Political, Media Influence Far Beyond Its Borders

Concerns Grow Over Chinese Political, Media Influence Far Beyond Its Borders: US senators are calling for a concerted strategy to counter the newly emerging 'sharp power' of the Chinese Communist Party.

Government Relies on Student Informants at China's Universities

Government Relies on Student Informants at China's Universities: The ruling Chinese Communist Party has stepped up the use of ‘student information officers’ on campuses at home and abroad under the rule of President Xi Jinping.

China's Social Media App WeChat Demands More Info From Users

China's Social Media App WeChat Demands More Info From Users: Experts say the app can read anything on users' smartphones, and can be used by the government to spy on people.

American Is Detained After Joining Protest in Vietnam - The New York Times

American Is Detained After Joining Protest in Vietnam - The New York Times: Will Nguyen had joined demonstrations against a cybersecurity law and proposed special economic zones that had raised fears of Chinese encroachment.

Top U.N. Rights Official Seeks Inquiry on Kashmir Abuses - The New York Times

Top U.N. Rights Official Seeks Inquiry on Kashmir Abuses - The New York Times: The United Nations high commissioner for human rights criticized the Indian security forces in particular for inflicting mass casualties in response to protests.