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Hong Kongers mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth and their democracy

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Hong Kongers mourn the loss of Queen Elizabeth and the impending destruction of their democracy

Hong Kong residents are continuing to line up for hours to pay their respects to the late monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.

Mourners sheltered under umbrellas at the British consulate as “God Save the Queen” played softly on a phone.

This gathering is reportedly the biggest display of public support for Her Majesty outside of the United Kingdom.

It’s a stark contrast to reactions seen in most other former British colonies.

The long queues come as Beijing continues to tighten its grip on the city.

In 1842, Hong Kong became a British colony. China was overcome by political instability and distracted by a cultural revolution.

After Britain gave back control in 1997, China made a promise to maintain the city’s civil liberties for at least 50 years.

But the government’s recent crackdown on protests and new national security law seem to paint a different picture.

In Cantonese, Her Majesty was affectionately referred to as si tau por, or “boss lady”. Now, a sense of nostalgia hangs over the city, as many reflect on the “golden days”.

It seems many are using this period to  express their dissatisfaction at the new-age government.

With Beijing increasingly erasing all traces of English colonialism from the history books, it will be interesting to see where Hong Kong stands in a further 70 years’ time.

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U.S. shutdown ends: what’s next?

Congress reopens U.S. government after 43-day shutdown; Zoran Kresovic examines the deal’s implications and ongoing political tensions.

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Congress reopens U.S. government after 43-day shutdown; Zoran Kresovic examines the deal’s implications and ongoing political tensions.


After a record 43-day government shutdown, Congress has finally agreed to reopen the U.S. government, but political tensions and risks remain.

Zoran Kresovic from Blueberry Markets breaks down the deal and its implications.

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Trump Threatens $5B BBC Lawsuit

Trump targets BBC with a $5 billion defamation claim over edited video; expert discusses implications.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing a defamation claim against the BBC over an edited speech video, potentially seeking up to $5 billion.

Oz Sultan from Sultan Interactive Group joins us to unpack the legal and reputational implications.

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Trump-Xi APEC talks stir Taiwan concerns

Trump and Xi’s APEC meeting raises concerns over US Taiwan policy and changing regional alliances.

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President Trump and Xi Jinping met at APEC, prompting questions about US policy on Taiwan and shifting regional alliances.

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