A Hong Kong court sentenced dozens of pro-democracy figures, including former law professor Benny Tai, to up to 10 years in prison in the largest trial under the national security law. The defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit subversion for their roles in an unofficial primary election, aiming to boost democrats’ chances. Critics view the sentencing as a crackdown on political dissent, with many defendants pleading guilty in hopes of lesser sentencing.
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Rubio orders firings of all USAID staffers overseas to move forward
SummarySecretary of State Marco Rubio ordered the dismissal of all remaining U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) staff worldwide, with the State Department set to assume control of USAID's foreign assistance programs by Monday. This directive comes despite a federal judge's temporary block on President Trump's executive order for mass firings across multiple federal agencies, with the administration arguing the plan predates the order. The move is part of a broader initiative by the Trump...
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