Hong Kong criminalizes CBD as a “dangerous substance” alongside heroin
by Hong Kong CNN — Two years ago, cannabidiol was booming in Hong Kong. The compound, known as CBD, popped up in cafes, restaurants and shops, …
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China’s Sichuan loosens restrictions on unmarried people having children
Hong Kong CNN — China’s southwestern province of Sichuan will drop restrictions on unmarried childbearing, part of a broader effort by the government to boost …
New Zealand: Auckland braces for more heavy rain after deadly floods
CNN — New Zealand authorities warned on Monday that the situation in flood-hit Auckland was likely to worsen after “unprecedented” rainfall led to devastating floods …
Hu Xinyu: Body of missing Chinese teenager found 106 days after he disappeared from school
CNN — For three months, the disappearance of Hu Xinyu gripped China. The whereabouts of the 15-year-old, who disappeared from a boarding school in southern …
New Year holiday travel is increasing in China after the lifting of the Covid restrictions
CNN — China saw 226 million domestic trips during the Lunar New Year holiday, state media reported, a 74% increase from last year after the …
Meta and Twitter decided to restore Trump’s account. Will other platforms follow suit?
New York CNN — Former President Donald Trump may soon return to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and reach massive audiences on each, now that the …
Kanye West may be refused entry to Australia because of anti-Semitic remarks, says the minister
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, may not be eligible for an Australian visa because of his history of anti-Semitic speech, a government minister said …
Indian wrestling: Sports Ministry, Olympic Association to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against top official
New Delhi CNN — India’s sports ministry said on Friday it would investigate allegations of sexual harassment against the president of the Wrestling Federation of …
Instagram is rolling out “quiet mode” for when users want to focus
CNN — Instagram on Thursday announced a new feature called “quiet mode,” which aims to help users focus and set boundaries with friends and followers. …
Taliban: Top female UN envoys visit Kabul to discuss ban on female aid workers
CNN — Some of the UN’s most senior female officials have met Taliban leaders in Kabul to discuss the ban on female aid workers, as …