Kristi Noem confirmed as US Homeland secretary, as Trump pushes migrant crackdown
Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the US Homeland Security secretary, solidifying a key role in President Donald Trump's administration as it implements a stringent immigration policy. Noem, previously the governor of South Dakota, aligns closely with Trump's hardline stance on immigration, having described illegal immigration as an "invasion" during her confirmation hearing. Her confirmation by a 59 to 34 vote in the Republican-controlled Senate underscores the administration's commitment to enforcing stricter immigration measures.
President Trump has prioritized cracking down on illegal immigration, a promise central to his campaign that helped him regain the presidency. Criticizing former President Joe Biden for his handling of immigration, Trump has already issued numerous executive orders focused on boosting border security and expediting deportations. With Noem at the helm of the Department of Homeland Security, which manages a vast array of responsibilities from border enforcement to cybersecurity, the administration is poised to further intensify its immigration policies, impacting not only border security but also legal immigration processes and national emergency responses.
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Kristi Noem has been confirmed as the US Homeland Security secretary, solidifying a key role in President Donald Trump's administration as it implements a stringent immigration policy. Noem, previously the governor of South Dakota, aligns closely with Trump's hardline stance on immigration, having described illegal immigration as an "invasion" during her confirmation hearing. Her confirmation by a 59 to 34 vote in the Republican-controlled Senate underscores the administration's commitment to enforcing stricter immigration measures.
President Trump has prioritized cracking down on illegal immigration, a promise central to his campaign that helped him regain the presidency. Criticizing former President Joe Biden for his handling of immigration, Trump has already issued numerous executive orders focused on boosting border security and expediting deportations. With Noem at the helm of the Department of Homeland Security, which manages a vast array of responsibilities from border enforcement to cybersecurity, the administration is poised to further intensify its immigration policies, impacting not only border security but also legal immigration processes and national emergency responses.
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Another 3 suspects arrested over fatal knife attack in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long
香港警方在元朗发生致命刀袭事件后,已逮捕三名新嫌疑人,累计拘留人数达到九人。此次袭击导致一名24岁男子死亡,另一名28岁男子受伤,警方表示,逮捕的嫌疑人中包括两名22岁男子和一名20岁女子,分别涉嫌谋杀、伤害及共谋伤害。
事件发生在周三,七至八名蒙面袭击者从四辆黑色车辆中出现,袭击了两名受害者,随后逃离现场。警方调查显示,这起袭击可能与长期的恩怨有关。目前,已有四名男子被控罪,另有四人获保释,女子仍在接受进一步审讯。
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香港警方在元朗发生致命刀袭事件后,已逮捕三名新嫌疑人,累计拘留人数达到九人。此次袭击导致一名24岁男子死亡,另一名28岁男子受伤,警方表示,逮捕的嫌疑人中包括两名22岁男子和一名20岁女子,分别涉嫌谋杀、伤害及共谋伤害。
事件发生在周三,七至八名蒙面袭击者从四辆黑色车辆中出现,袭击了两名受害者,随后逃离现场。警方调查显示,这起袭击可能与长期的恩怨有关。目前,已有四名男子被控罪,另有四人获保释,女子仍在接受进一步审讯。
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Tunisian police kill a man who set himself on fire
一名男子在突尼斯首都的大犹太教堂前自焚,被警方击毙。突尼斯内政部表示,这起事件导致一名警官和一名路人受伤。事件发生在周五黄昏,正值犹太教堂举行安息日祈祷的时间。内政部称,男子在点燃自己后向一名执法人员走去,另一名警官为了保护同事开枪。受伤的警官和路人均已入院治疗。
内政部未公布该男子的身份或动机,仅称其有未明确的精神疾病。突尼斯曾是一个拥有大量犹太人口的国家,但目前估计仅剩约1,500人。历史上,该国的犹太遗址曾多次成为袭击目标。2023年,一名国民警卫队员在杰尔巴岛的2600年历史的埃尔格里巴犹太教堂袭击中杀死五人。同年,支持巴勒斯坦的抗议者在南部城镇埃尔哈马破坏了一座历史悠久的犹太教堂。而去年,海滨城市斯法克斯的一座犹太教堂外的花园也被纵火焚毁。
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一名男子在突尼斯首都的大犹太教堂前自焚,被警方击毙。突尼斯内政部表示,这起事件导致一名警官和一名路人受伤。事件发生在周五黄昏,正值犹太教堂举行安息日祈祷的时间。内政部称,男子在点燃自己后向一名执法人员走去,另一名警官为了保护同事开枪。受伤的警官和路人均已入院治疗。
内政部未公布该男子的身份或动机,仅称其有未明确的精神疾病。突尼斯曾是一个拥有大量犹太人口的国家,但目前估计仅剩约1,500人。历史上,该国的犹太遗址曾多次成为袭击目标。2023年,一名国民警卫队员在杰尔巴岛的2600年历史的埃尔格里巴犹太教堂袭击中杀死五人。同年,支持巴勒斯坦的抗议者在南部城镇埃尔哈马破坏了一座历史悠久的犹太教堂。而去年,海滨城市斯法克斯的一座犹太教堂外的花园也被纵火焚毁。
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Rare intercity train displayed by Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation damaged by public
一列具有历史价值的跨境城市列车在香港的展览中被发现部分设备被移除和损坏,事件发生在展览开放仅一天后。香港地铁公司在周六表示,展览前一天发现列车的阅读灯罩被移除,紧急按钮的保护塑料条也遭到损坏。
这列KTT列车曾在连接香港和广州的百年老线路上运行数十年,直至被高速铁路取代,展览于周四在红磡地铁站向公众开放。地铁公司对此行为表示失望,并呼吁参观者珍惜列车和展品,遵守法律,确保展览能够为人们提供一个沉浸式的铁路历史体验。
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一列具有历史价值的跨境城市列车在香港的展览中被发现部分设备被移除和损坏,事件发生在展览开放仅一天后。香港地铁公司在周六表示,展览前一天发现列车的阅读灯罩被移除,紧急按钮的保护塑料条也遭到损坏。
这列KTT列车曾在连接香港和广州的百年老线路上运行数十年,直至被高速铁路取代,展览于周四在红磡地铁站向公众开放。地铁公司对此行为表示失望,并呼吁参观者珍惜列车和展品,遵守法律,确保展览能够为人们提供一个沉浸式的铁路历史体验。
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Adani denies Sri Lanka cancelled wind power purchase deal
Sri Lanka has cancelled a power purchase agreement with Adani Group due to corruption allegations in a US probe. The country's government revoked the deal after a US investigation uncovered corruption claims, but the project itself remains intact. A committee will now review the wind power project.
The previous government had agreed to buy electricity from Adani's renewable energy complex at 8.26 US cents per kilowatt in May 2024. The Sri Lankan cabinet decided to re-evaluate the tariff, citing a standard review process to ensure alignment with their current priorities and energy policies.
Adani Group denied reports that its 484 megawatts wind power projects in Sri Lanka were cancelled, calling the claims "false and misleading". The move comes as part of a broader review of energy policies and priorities in Sri Lanka, following a change in government.
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Sri Lanka has cancelled a power purchase agreement with Adani Group due to corruption allegations in a US probe. The country's government revoked the deal after a US investigation uncovered corruption claims, but the project itself remains intact. A committee will now review the wind power project.
The previous government had agreed to buy electricity from Adani's renewable energy complex at 8.26 US cents per kilowatt in May 2024. The Sri Lankan cabinet decided to re-evaluate the tariff, citing a standard review process to ensure alignment with their current priorities and energy policies.
Adani Group denied reports that its 484 megawatts wind power projects in Sri Lanka were cancelled, calling the claims "false and misleading". The move comes as part of a broader review of energy policies and priorities in Sri Lanka, following a change in government.
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South African peacekeepers killed in DRC as fighting rages
在刚果民主共和国东部,三名南非维和人员在与受卢旺达支持的M23武装分子的激烈冲突中遇难。这场战斗在周六加剧,尽管国际社会呼吁M23停止向重要城市戈马的进攻。戈马是东部一个拥有超过一百万人口的关键城市。
尽管安哥拉主导的和平谈判未能取得进展,M23及其卢旺达军队在近期内向戈马推进,进一步加剧了该地区的紧张局势。记者目击到联合国维和部队MONUSCO的一辆装甲车在戈马与萨克之间的道路上被烧毁,烟雾弥漫。尽管炮火声在城市中心可闻,戈马的商店仍然开门营业,日常活动似乎正常。
自周四以来,围绕戈马的多个战线爆发了激烈的战斗,战斗地点距离城市不到10公里。这场冲突不仅影响了当地居民的生活,也引发了国际社会对该地区安全局势的广泛关注。
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在刚果民主共和国东部,三名南非维和人员在与受卢旺达支持的M23武装分子的激烈冲突中遇难。这场战斗在周六加剧,尽管国际社会呼吁M23停止向重要城市戈马的进攻。戈马是东部一个拥有超过一百万人口的关键城市。
尽管安哥拉主导的和平谈判未能取得进展,M23及其卢旺达军队在近期内向戈马推进,进一步加剧了该地区的紧张局势。记者目击到联合国维和部队MONUSCO的一辆装甲车在戈马与萨克之间的道路上被烧毁,烟雾弥漫。尽管炮火声在城市中心可闻,戈马的商店仍然开门营业,日常活动似乎正常。
自周四以来,围绕戈马的多个战线爆发了激烈的战斗,战斗地点距离城市不到10公里。这场冲突不仅影响了当地居民的生活,也引发了国际社会对该地区安全局势的广泛关注。
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Vendors at Hong Kong’s largest Lunar New Year flower market report sluggish sales
尽管香港维多利亚公园的春节市场人流量增加,花卉摊位的销售却明显低于去年,下降幅度达到30%。花Vendor表示,虽然市场上人头攒动,但顾客的消费意愿却不强,价格谈判甚至让他们感到无奈。
维多利亚公园的春节市场是一年一度的盛事,共有395个摊位,吸引了成千上万的消费者。然而,许多商贩,如专注于兰花销售的春胜花卉贸易公司老板李小明表示,尽管人流增加,他们的收入却大幅下滑。他们认为,经济疲软以及香港人更倾向于前往深圳购物,这些因素都导致了销售的萎缩。同时,中等大小的兰花盆和百合花仍然是今年的畅销品。
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尽管香港维多利亚公园的春节市场人流量增加,花卉摊位的销售却明显低于去年,下降幅度达到30%。花Vendor表示,虽然市场上人头攒动,但顾客的消费意愿却不强,价格谈判甚至让他们感到无奈。
维多利亚公园的春节市场是一年一度的盛事,共有395个摊位,吸引了成千上万的消费者。然而,许多商贩,如专注于兰花销售的春胜花卉贸易公司老板李小明表示,尽管人流增加,他们的收入却大幅下滑。他们认为,经济疲软以及香港人更倾向于前往深圳购物,这些因素都导致了销售的萎缩。同时,中等大小的兰花盆和百合花仍然是今年的畅销品。
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What China’s first Type 054B stealth frigate says about military edge over US
中国海军新近服役的隐形护卫舰“洛河”将显著提升反潜和雷达能力,预计将在护航航母打击群中发挥关键作用。这艘护卫舰是中国首艘054B型,周三在青岛的军事港口正式入列,青岛是中国人民解放军海军北方舰队的驻地。
据新华社报道,这艘“新一代护卫舰”被视为解放军海军现代化的重要资产,尽管其外观与前代054A型相似。洛河号(舷号545)是完全自主研发和建造的战舰,新华社强调其在隐形技术、作战指挥系统和火力整合方面的突破性进展,显著提升了整体性能。
新西兰军事评论员陆国伟表示,054B型护卫舰的数量增加可能会进一步改变中美及其盟国之间的军事平衡。他指出,这将有助于威慑并在必要时击败美国主导的干预,尤其是在中国对台湾采取军事行动的情况下。
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中国海军新近服役的隐形护卫舰“洛河”将显著提升反潜和雷达能力,预计将在护航航母打击群中发挥关键作用。这艘护卫舰是中国首艘054B型,周三在青岛的军事港口正式入列,青岛是中国人民解放军海军北方舰队的驻地。
据新华社报道,这艘“新一代护卫舰”被视为解放军海军现代化的重要资产,尽管其外观与前代054A型相似。洛河号(舷号545)是完全自主研发和建造的战舰,新华社强调其在隐形技术、作战指挥系统和火力整合方面的突破性进展,显著提升了整体性能。
新西兰军事评论员陆国伟表示,054B型护卫舰的数量增加可能会进一步改变中美及其盟国之间的军事平衡。他指出,这将有助于威慑并在必要时击败美国主导的干预,尤其是在中国对台湾采取军事行动的情况下。
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Hongkongers seeking UK citizenship decry fee hikes, fearing more set to come
香港居民通过专门的移民途径移居英国的担忧加剧,因有关当局计划进一步提高签证相关费用。近期,英国内政部提议将电子旅行授权(ETA)申请费从10英镑提高至16英镑,涨幅达60%。此外,申请成为英国公民的自然化费用也将从1500英镑增至1605英镑。
有关部门称,这些费用调整旨在减少移民和边境系统对公共资金的依赖,并预计能够为财政带来约2.7亿英镑的收入。在当前工党主导的议会中,该提案的通过可能性较大。与此同时,申请英国国民(海外)签证的人需支付180至250英镑的费用,且每年的移民健康附加费为1035英镑。五年后,若满足一定的居住要求,便可申请无限期居留(ILR),费用为2885英镑。
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香港居民通过专门的移民途径移居英国的担忧加剧,因有关当局计划进一步提高签证相关费用。近期,英国内政部提议将电子旅行授权(ETA)申请费从10英镑提高至16英镑,涨幅达60%。此外,申请成为英国公民的自然化费用也将从1500英镑增至1605英镑。
有关部门称,这些费用调整旨在减少移民和边境系统对公共资金的依赖,并预计能够为财政带来约2.7亿英镑的收入。在当前工党主导的议会中,该提案的通过可能性较大。与此同时,申请英国国民(海外)签证的人需支付180至250英镑的费用,且每年的移民健康附加费为1035英镑。五年后,若满足一定的居住要求,便可申请无限期居留(ILR),费用为2885英镑。
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Havana luxury hotel ‘unforgivable’ amid Cuba’s economic woes
古巴新建的Selection La Habana酒店引发了公众的强烈反对,尽管尚未正式开业。这座由西班牙的Iberostar连锁酒店管理的高达150米的建筑,因其奢华及巨额投资而受到质疑,尤其是在古巴经历严峻的经济危机与旅游业急剧下滑之际。许多民众认为,这笔资金本可用于改善教育和医疗设施。
新酒店位于哈瓦那的中心地带,邻近著名的哈瓦那自由酒店和Coppelia冰淇淋店,是古巴政府计划建造一系列高档酒店的组成部分。这一计划在COVID-19疫情期间仍然推进,尽管现有的奢华酒店大多空置。过去几个季度,古巴的旅游收入大幅下降,2024年仅接待220万游客,较2019年的420万游客大幅减少。政府表示,旅游业的衰退是由于供给短缺、能源危机以及美国制裁等多重因素造成的,这些挑战进一步削弱了古巴吸引游客的能力。
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古巴新建的Selection La Habana酒店引发了公众的强烈反对,尽管尚未正式开业。这座由西班牙的Iberostar连锁酒店管理的高达150米的建筑,因其奢华及巨额投资而受到质疑,尤其是在古巴经历严峻的经济危机与旅游业急剧下滑之际。许多民众认为,这笔资金本可用于改善教育和医疗设施。
新酒店位于哈瓦那的中心地带,邻近著名的哈瓦那自由酒店和Coppelia冰淇淋店,是古巴政府计划建造一系列高档酒店的组成部分。这一计划在COVID-19疫情期间仍然推进,尽管现有的奢华酒店大多空置。过去几个季度,古巴的旅游收入大幅下降,2024年仅接待220万游客,较2019年的420万游客大幅减少。政府表示,旅游业的衰退是由于供给短缺、能源危机以及美国制裁等多重因素造成的,这些挑战进一步削弱了古巴吸引游客的能力。
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Thailand seeks cleaner air by offering free public transport
泰国当局从周六开始实施为期一周的公共交通免费政策,以应对日益严重的空气污染问题。这一措施旨在减少私家车出行,从而降低导致污染上升的主要因素。乘客可以在曼谷免费乘坐公交车及高架和地下电车,这一政策也反映了政府在面对空气质量危机时的紧急应对。
泰国总理帕通塔恩·西那瓦特在社交媒体上表达了对空气污染的关注,并表示政府将采取短期和长期措施来解决这一问题。空气污染在泰国北部已经困扰多年,主要是由于森林和农业废物的焚烧。而近年来,曼谷也遭受了污染物浓度高的困扰,尤其是在较冷的月份。这些微小颗粒物不仅会引发短期支气管问题,还可能导致严重的长期健康隐患,原因包括汽车和工厂排放以及建筑工地尘埃等。
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泰国当局从周六开始实施为期一周的公共交通免费政策,以应对日益严重的空气污染问题。这一措施旨在减少私家车出行,从而降低导致污染上升的主要因素。乘客可以在曼谷免费乘坐公交车及高架和地下电车,这一政策也反映了政府在面对空气质量危机时的紧急应对。
泰国总理帕通塔恩·西那瓦特在社交媒体上表达了对空气污染的关注,并表示政府将采取短期和长期措施来解决这一问题。空气污染在泰国北部已经困扰多年,主要是由于森林和农业废物的焚烧。而近年来,曼谷也遭受了污染物浓度高的困扰,尤其是在较冷的月份。这些微小颗粒物不仅会引发短期支气管问题,还可能导致严重的长期健康隐患,原因包括汽车和工厂排放以及建筑工地尘埃等。
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An ‘open source’ China can best counter Trump’s protectionist chaos: Beijing adviser
中国应在贸易和技术上成为“开源”国家,以引领全球化。在美国转向保护主义的背景下,北京的一位著名顾问郑永年表示,中国必须继续开放,以应对特朗普可能重返政坛带来的不确定性。他建议中国与更多伙伴签署自由贸易协定,促进技术交流,并扩大“单边开放”,以给世界传达明确的全球化方向。
郑永年是香港中文大学深圳校区公共政策学院院长,他的观点在中国领导层中具有相当影响力。他曾参与多次政策制定过程,包括在2020年为习近平主席提供政策建议的专家小组中。郑指出,当前世界对中国寄予厚望,尤其是在美国总统特朗普对全球化的攻击下。中国若想在贸易和技术上成为“开源”领导者,需要展现坚定的决心。这不仅是对全球化未来的回应,也是安抚不安世界的一种方式。
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中国应在贸易和技术上成为“开源”国家,以引领全球化。在美国转向保护主义的背景下,北京的一位著名顾问郑永年表示,中国必须继续开放,以应对特朗普可能重返政坛带来的不确定性。他建议中国与更多伙伴签署自由贸易协定,促进技术交流,并扩大“单边开放”,以给世界传达明确的全球化方向。
郑永年是香港中文大学深圳校区公共政策学院院长,他的观点在中国领导层中具有相当影响力。他曾参与多次政策制定过程,包括在2020年为习近平主席提供政策建议的专家小组中。郑指出,当前世界对中国寄予厚望,尤其是在美国总统特朗普对全球化的攻击下。中国若想在贸易和技术上成为“开源”领导者,需要展现坚定的决心。这不仅是对全球化未来的回应,也是安抚不安世界的一种方式。
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Trump fires watchdogs, paves way for ‘corruption’ Warren says
美国总统唐纳德·特朗普在周五解雇了至少12名政府内部监察官,这是他第二任期内的最新人事调整。据《华盛顿邮报》报道,这些监察官通过白宫人事主任的电子邮件被立即通知解除职务。
这些监察官负责监督联邦机构,以发现和阻止政府员工的欺诈、浪费和滥用行为。此次解雇涉及国防部、国务院、内政部、能源部,以及环境保护局和社会保障局等多个联邦机构。一名被解雇的监察官形容这是“一场广泛的屠杀”,并表示,特朗普所任命的新官员将被视为忠诚派,这将削弱整个监察系统的独立性。
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美国总统唐纳德·特朗普在周五解雇了至少12名政府内部监察官,这是他第二任期内的最新人事调整。据《华盛顿邮报》报道,这些监察官通过白宫人事主任的电子邮件被立即通知解除职务。
这些监察官负责监督联邦机构,以发现和阻止政府员工的欺诈、浪费和滥用行为。此次解雇涉及国防部、国务院、内政部、能源部,以及环境保护局和社会保障局等多个联邦机构。一名被解雇的监察官形容这是“一场广泛的屠杀”,并表示,特朗普所任命的新官员将被视为忠诚派,这将削弱整个监察系统的独立性。
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Hong Kong condemns US sanctions bill targeting judges and prosecutors
香港政府对美国新通过的两党法案表示强烈反对,该法案旨在对包括法官和检察官在内的更多城市官员实施制裁,指责美国国会议员试图恐吓维护国家安全的人员。这项名为《香港制裁法案》的法案由众议员杨金和吉姆·麦戈文于上周五提出,恰逢特朗普重返白宫的几天后。
该法案要求美国总统评估是否对某些被认为侵犯人权的香港官员实施制裁。在法案列出的48人中,包括司法部长林定国、首席法官张举能、国家安全委员会秘书长区志光和警务处处长肖家怡,这些官员此前并未受到制裁。法案还涵盖了多位法官和裁判官,包括终审法院的霍启刚、陈少爱和斯托克,以及高等法院的杜丽萍、李云堂和伍德考克,首席裁判官苏伟德也在名单之中。
法案中的公诉人包括公诉处处长杨美琪及其副手赵天行。杨金表示,该法案旨在“让香港官员对侵犯人权的行为负责,并与在北京国安法下遭受迫害的香港人站在一起”。此举进一步加剧了香港与美国之间日益紧张的关系。
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香港政府对美国新通过的两党法案表示强烈反对,该法案旨在对包括法官和检察官在内的更多城市官员实施制裁,指责美国国会议员试图恐吓维护国家安全的人员。这项名为《香港制裁法案》的法案由众议员杨金和吉姆·麦戈文于上周五提出,恰逢特朗普重返白宫的几天后。
该法案要求美国总统评估是否对某些被认为侵犯人权的香港官员实施制裁。在法案列出的48人中,包括司法部长林定国、首席法官张举能、国家安全委员会秘书长区志光和警务处处长肖家怡,这些官员此前并未受到制裁。法案还涵盖了多位法官和裁判官,包括终审法院的霍启刚、陈少爱和斯托克,以及高等法院的杜丽萍、李云堂和伍德考克,首席裁判官苏伟德也在名单之中。
法案中的公诉人包括公诉处处长杨美琪及其副手赵天行。杨金表示,该法案旨在“让香港官员对侵犯人权的行为负责,并与在北京国安法下遭受迫害的香港人站在一起”。此举进一步加剧了香港与美国之间日益紧张的关系。
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China punishes officials over deadly May Day highway collapse in rain-hit Guangdong
中国广东省因去年发生的致命高速公路坍塌事件,数十名官员受到惩处。该事件造成至少52人遇难,30人受伤,是十多年来最严重的类似事故。坍塌发生在5月1日,受连续降雨影响,梅州-大埔高速公路的一段约18米长的路面崩塌,导致多辆主要载有度假游客的车辆坠入森林斜坡。
根据周四发布的省政府报告,四个政府部门和32名官员对此次事故负有责任。大多数受到惩处的官员,包括副处长和各部门负责人,面临降职、警告、观察一年或书面道歉等处分。此外,广东省交通部门、道路事务中心、负责高速公路建设和运营的国有企业通信公司以及梅州交通局均被要求发表书面道歉。与此同时,前道路事务中心副主任王晓天已被广东省反腐败机构调查。
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中国广东省因去年发生的致命高速公路坍塌事件,数十名官员受到惩处。该事件造成至少52人遇难,30人受伤,是十多年来最严重的类似事故。坍塌发生在5月1日,受连续降雨影响,梅州-大埔高速公路的一段约18米长的路面崩塌,导致多辆主要载有度假游客的车辆坠入森林斜坡。
根据周四发布的省政府报告,四个政府部门和32名官员对此次事故负有责任。大多数受到惩处的官员,包括副处长和各部门负责人,面临降职、警告、观察一年或书面道歉等处分。此外,广东省交通部门、道路事务中心、负责高速公路建设和运营的国有企业通信公司以及梅州交通局均被要求发表书面道歉。与此同时,前道路事务中心副主任王晓天已被广东省反腐败机构调查。
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UK, Ireland start clean-up after record-breaking Storm Éowyn
A powerful storm with record-breaking winds has left at least one person dead and caused over a million power outages in Ireland and Scotland. Emergency crews are working to clear roads and railway lines blocked by fallen trees in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. The storm has caused significant damage, including snapped telephone poles, a destroyed ice rink in Dublin, and a toppled wind turbine. A tragic incident in County Donegal resulted in the death of 20-year-old Kacper Dudek when a tree fell on his car.
Storm Éowyn's impact has been severe, with wind gusts reaching 114mph on Ireland's west coast, breaking a previous record from 1945. The widespread power outages have affected hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin emphasized the unprecedented nature of the storm's destruction and assured that efforts are underway to restore electricity, reconnect homes, and secure water supplies. The response highlights the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions and the ongoing need for robust infrastructure to withstand such natural events.
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A powerful storm with record-breaking winds has left at least one person dead and caused over a million power outages in Ireland and Scotland. Emergency crews are working to clear roads and railway lines blocked by fallen trees in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. The storm has caused significant damage, including snapped telephone poles, a destroyed ice rink in Dublin, and a toppled wind turbine. A tragic incident in County Donegal resulted in the death of 20-year-old Kacper Dudek when a tree fell on his car.
Storm Éowyn's impact has been severe, with wind gusts reaching 114mph on Ireland's west coast, breaking a previous record from 1945. The widespread power outages have affected hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin emphasized the unprecedented nature of the storm's destruction and assured that efforts are underway to restore electricity, reconnect homes, and secure water supplies. The response highlights the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions and the ongoing need for robust infrastructure to withstand such natural events.
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Chinese team says vaccine shows promise in treating breast cancer in mice
Chinese scientists have developed a promising nanovaccine for treating an aggressive form of breast cancer in mice, achieving a tumour inhibition rate of 89.3%. This innovative approach utilises tumour cell membranes to boost the immune response of B cells, which play a crucial role in combating cancer cells. The research, conducted by the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, addresses the challenge of enhancing B cell activation by incorporating components that stimulate the immune response.
Nanovaccines crafted from cell membranes are at the forefront of cancer treatment research. These vaccines involve extracting and transforming tumour cell membranes into nanoparticles while preserving antigens that can trigger a targeted immune response. This method holds potential for creating more personalised and effective cancer treatments, potentially using membranes from a patient's own tumour cells. However, while the approach shows significant promise, it still faces challenges, such as managing potential adverse side effects. The study represents a significant step forward in the quest for advanced cancer therapies.
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Chinese scientists have developed a promising nanovaccine for treating an aggressive form of breast cancer in mice, achieving a tumour inhibition rate of 89.3%. This innovative approach utilises tumour cell membranes to boost the immune response of B cells, which play a crucial role in combating cancer cells. The research, conducted by the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica under the Chinese Academy of Sciences, addresses the challenge of enhancing B cell activation by incorporating components that stimulate the immune response.
Nanovaccines crafted from cell membranes are at the forefront of cancer treatment research. These vaccines involve extracting and transforming tumour cell membranes into nanoparticles while preserving antigens that can trigger a targeted immune response. This method holds potential for creating more personalised and effective cancer treatments, potentially using membranes from a patient's own tumour cells. However, while the approach shows significant promise, it still faces challenges, such as managing potential adverse side effects. The study represents a significant step forward in the quest for advanced cancer therapies.
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Hong Kong’s John Lee visits Hung Hom, Ho Man Tin ahead of Lunar New Year
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has embarked on a four-day community outreach initiative, engaging directly with residents and businesses in various neighborhoods ahead of the Lunar New Year. During his visit to the Oi Man Estate in Ho Man Tin, a public housing area approximately 50 years old, Lee aimed to understand the everyday lives of the locals and assess the economic climate. His visit included a stop at a "community living room" for tenants of subdivided homes, reflecting his administration's approach to addressing housing issues.
The outreach is part of a broader effort by senior government officials to connect with communities, coinciding with the Year of the Snake celebrations. Lee, accompanied by Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen, met with elderly residents and conversed with shop owners about their business experiences. While shop owners reported sales meeting expectations, they expressed hopes for further economic support and resources, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, to weather the current downturn. This initiative highlights the government's commitment to understanding and improving local living conditions and economic prospects.
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Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has embarked on a four-day community outreach initiative, engaging directly with residents and businesses in various neighborhoods ahead of the Lunar New Year. During his visit to the Oi Man Estate in Ho Man Tin, a public housing area approximately 50 years old, Lee aimed to understand the everyday lives of the locals and assess the economic climate. His visit included a stop at a "community living room" for tenants of subdivided homes, reflecting his administration's approach to addressing housing issues.
The outreach is part of a broader effort by senior government officials to connect with communities, coinciding with the Year of the Snake celebrations. Lee, accompanied by Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen, met with elderly residents and conversed with shop owners about their business experiences. While shop owners reported sales meeting expectations, they expressed hopes for further economic support and resources, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises, to weather the current downturn. This initiative highlights the government's commitment to understanding and improving local living conditions and economic prospects.
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Hong Kong man refused to provide breath sample in suspected drink-driving case
香港警方逮捕了一名司机,因为他拒绝提供呼气和血液样本以检测酒精含量。这名嫌疑人名为周,恰好与一家高档中餐厅的烹饪总监同名。警方在周六凌晨4点04分于湾仔的弗莱明道与海港道交界处拦下了这辆车,怀疑司机饮酒后驾驶。
警方消息人士透露,嫌疑人是41岁的周世涛,他的姓名、职业和年龄与位于中环国际金融中心的中餐厅Chinesology的烹饪总监一致。警方表示,周因拒绝提供呼气和血液样本而被逮捕,随后获释并保释。司机在被捕后感到颈部疼痛,已被送往Ruttonjee医院接受治疗。
值得一提的是,Chinesology在2024年成为香港首家获得“清真友好”认证的高档中餐厅,这一成就为其声誉增添了光彩。
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香港警方逮捕了一名司机,因为他拒绝提供呼气和血液样本以检测酒精含量。这名嫌疑人名为周,恰好与一家高档中餐厅的烹饪总监同名。警方在周六凌晨4点04分于湾仔的弗莱明道与海港道交界处拦下了这辆车,怀疑司机饮酒后驾驶。
警方消息人士透露,嫌疑人是41岁的周世涛,他的姓名、职业和年龄与位于中环国际金融中心的中餐厅Chinesology的烹饪总监一致。警方表示,周因拒绝提供呼气和血液样本而被逮捕,随后获释并保释。司机在被捕后感到颈部疼痛,已被送往Ruttonjee医院接受治疗。
值得一提的是,Chinesology在2024年成为香港首家获得“清真友好”认证的高档中餐厅,这一成就为其声誉增添了光彩。
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India probes mystery illness in Kashmir after 17 die
印度查明一种神秘疾病已导致17人死亡,包括13名儿童。这一事件发生在查谟和克什米尔的偏远村庄Badhaal,自12月初以来,村庄内的居民频繁出现严重健康问题。当地政府已将该村划定为封锁区,约230人被隔离以防止疫情扩散。
据Rajouri地区政府医学院负责人阿马尔吉特·辛格·巴蒂亚(Amarjeet Singh Bhatia)介绍,所有遇难者均出现脑部和神经系统损伤。为应对这一医疗警报,学校已取消冬季假期,确保能够集中资源进行调查和治疗。此次疫情影响了三个相关家庭,社区的紧张气氛日益加剧。
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印度查明一种神秘疾病已导致17人死亡,包括13名儿童。这一事件发生在查谟和克什米尔的偏远村庄Badhaal,自12月初以来,村庄内的居民频繁出现严重健康问题。当地政府已将该村划定为封锁区,约230人被隔离以防止疫情扩散。
据Rajouri地区政府医学院负责人阿马尔吉特·辛格·巴蒂亚(Amarjeet Singh Bhatia)介绍,所有遇难者均出现脑部和神经系统损伤。为应对这一医疗警报,学校已取消冬季假期,确保能够集中资源进行调查和治疗。此次疫情影响了三个相关家庭,社区的紧张气氛日益加剧。
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