Arriving home are eleven crew members who escaped the Houthi onslaught in the Red Sea.
After their ship was assaulted off the coast of Yemen, eleven Filipino crew members have returned home. The bulk carrier True Confidence was struck by a Houthi missile this week, killing three of their coworkers. Improved protection for commercial sailors has been demanded by the Philippine government.
Political liberties in Hong Kong: Opposition activists worry about a new security bill
With worries that it would endanger human rights and move Hong Kong closer to China, the contentious Article 23 is currently being discussed in the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. Proponents of the proposed bill have already ignited rallies and met strong criticism, claiming that it could jeopardize free expression and civic liberties. The discussion comes as tensions between the Chinese government and the pro-democracy movement are rising, which is concerning for Hong Kong's independence and future.
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