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Karina Tsui

Karina Tsui

Breaking News Reporter

Karina Tsui is a breaking news reporter covering geopolitics and global security. She previously reported on international affairs at The Washington Post. A Hong Kong native, Karina reported on the city’s pro-democracy movement in 2019 and has written about China’s ascension for The Atlantic, CNN, and the Telegraph.

Ramadan begins in Gaza amid mounting starvation

Tens of thousands of pregnant women in the enclave are suffering from malnutrition.

A Palestinian woman bakes bread as children sit next to her, while Gaza residents face crisis levels of hunger and soaring malnutrition.

Hong Kong proposes life sentence for treason under new security law

The draft bill brings the special administrative region closer in line with the Chinese mainland, and is expected to pass through the city’s legislature with ease.

Hong Kong’s Secretary for Justice Paul Lam, Chief Executive John Lee and Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung attend a press conference regarding the legislation of Article 23 national security laws, in Hong Kong.

Turkey’s Erdogan says upcoming local elections will be his last

Turkey’s strongman president has been in power for more than two decades.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during an opening ceremony for a rail project in Istanbul.

Suspected Islamist militants abduct dozens in Nigeria

Neither of the two major jihadist groups in the region have claimed responsibility for the attack.

A woman prays in front of a camp for people displaced by the conflict against Boko Haram.

India gang rape case sparks outrage over persistent sexual violence

Experts worry that the number of recorded rape cases in India is just a small fraction of the real toll in a nation that remains deeply patriarchal.

A protest against rape in New Delhi in 2012

France becomes the first country to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution

French President Emmanuel Macron said his government would celebrate the new amendment on Friday, International Women’s Day.

The Eiffel Tower lights up with the message “My body My choice” after French lawmakers enshrined the right to abortion in its constitution during a special congress in Versailles, in Paris, France

China expands state secrets law as foreign firms feel the chill

Analysts say the move will further diminish confidence from the foreign business and investor community at a time when China’s economy is faltering.

Japan’s young people refuse to tie the knot as marriages hit a 90-year low

Analysts said that economic challenges paired with struggles of finding a partner during the height of COVID-19 have created a “marriage ice age” in Japan.

China is stepping up naval surveillance around Taiwan

Experts remain split on whether a Chinese invasion of the self-governed territory is likely – or even viable.

Massive leak spotlights China’s use of private hackers

Experts say that China is increasingly contracting out its cyber-espionage operations to private companies.

Indonesia’s feared ex-general Prabowo claims victory in presidential election

The Indonesian defense minister is set to become the president of the world’s third-largest democracy, according to unofficial tallies, raising fears of a return to an authoritarian rule.

Dutch court orders Netherlands to stop delivering fighter jet parts to Israel

The court said there was “a clear risk” that the use of the jets in Gaza would violate international humanitarian law.

Hangzhou cancels Argentina-Nigeria game after Messi fallout

Conspiracy theories alleging that “external forces” were behind Messi’s no-show in Hong Kong have sparked conversation on Chinese social media.

Australia plans to allow workers to ignore after-hours calls from their bosses

Under the legislation, companies could face fines for punishing workers for not responding after hours.

Barclays to stop directly financing new oil and gas projects

The move follows efforts by other banks and a major pension fund to limit ties with fossil fuel groups.

Pakistan suspended mobile network services on its election day

The tense election in the world’s fifth-most populous country has been marked by widespread political turmoil and doubts about the fairness of the election process.

McDonald’s to open 1,000 outlets in China as appetite for fast food grows

Despite an uncertain economy, fast-food chains remain bullish over the country’s huge consumer market.

US kills senior Kataib Hezbollah leader in drone strike

The U.S. Department of Defense said the targeted commander was “responsible for directly planning and participating in attacks on U.S. forces in the region.”