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Lai’s supporters say this amounts to a death sentence, but authorities say it demonstrates the rule of law. Source link
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in one of the most prominent cases prosecuted under a China-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced the city’s dissent.Judge Esther Toh said 18 years of Lai’s sentence should be served consecutively to his jail term in his fraud case, for which he received a sentence…
Abu Dhabi expands driverless robotaxi services to include more neighbourhoods, adding new routes and smarter, cleaner ways to get around townAbu Dhabi’s driverless future just got a little closer to your front door with new robotaxi routes. The Integrated Transport Centre has expanded its robotaxi service to more neighbourhoods across the emirate. The move forms part of the city’s bigger plan to build smarter, cleaner and more efficient transport that actually keeps up with how people live and move.First launched in 2021, the service already runs across Yas Island, Al Saadiyat Island, Al Reem Island, Al Maryah Island and Zayed…
The Justice First party leader is among 18 political prisoners to be freed by the interim government on Sunday. Source link
Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your Feed The Czech Republic earned their first Group A win by defeating Finland 2-0 in the Olympic women’s ice hockey tournament on Sunday, while Sweden secured a quarter-final place with a 4-0 win over France in Group B at Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena.Finland and the Czech Republic had difficult starts to the 2026 Olympic Games. The Czechs lost their opener 5-1 to the U.S. followed by a 4-3 shootout loss to Switzerland.Finland’s first match was postponed after four of their roster tested positive for norovirus. They lost 5-0 to the U.S. on Saturday.The Finns…
Get your chopsticks ready, it’s time to feast all-you-can-eat sushi until your button popsFrom budget friendly to high-end, Dubai is a sushi lover’s paradise. We’ve rounded up 9 of the top all-you-can-eat sushi deals across Dubai, perfect for when one roll just isn’t enough. Come hungry, leave happy.Asia AsiaSundays are sorted at Asia Asia in Dubai Marina. For Dhs175 per person, you can enjoy two hours of unlimited sushi alongside two glasses of grape, the perfect excuse to turn a laid-back Sunday into something a little more indulgent. Oh and also that marina skyline view… Seals the deal.Where: Pier 7,…
The ruling conservatives defied opinion polls predicting a win for the reformist People’s Party. Source link
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Russian authorities said Sunday that the man suspected of shooting a deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence agency in Moscow was detained in Dubai and handed over to Russia, and they alleged he was working on behalf of Ukraine.Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev was hospitalized after being shot several times Friday by an assailant at an apartment building in northwestern Moscow, Investigative Committee spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko said. The attack followed…
Chief Justice John Marshall was sworn in on this day in 1801. We wrote about his upbringing, political career, and legal legacy (well, at least some of it) in two recent editions of this newsletter. SCOTUS Quick Hits On Jan. 20, a group of California Republicans asked the court on its interim docket to block the state from using its new map in this year’s elections. The case is now fully briefed, and the court’s decision could come at any time. The court also could rule at any time on an interim docket case on California’s policies for parental notification…
Lion in the Sun brings dinner above it allYou can count on one hand the things most of us really look for in a restaurant in Dubai. For me, it’s the vibe, the food, and… the view. And just when I thought I’d seen them all, Lion in the Sun changed the game. Stepping onto the terrace, we walked straight to the edge, phones out, city below. One word: stunning. The Moon Bar’s full moon hangs above, the view of the city is endless, and that’s all it takes. High up at Mandarin Oriental Downtown, the view sets the tone…