Author: MoorningTimes

HONG KONG — For years, pro-Beijing lawmakers in Hong Kong have been steadfastly in support of the government. That is, until the issue of same-sex partnerships came up.Last month, Hong Kong’s opposition-free Legislative Council overwhelmingly voted down a government-sponsored bill that would have partially recognized same-sex unions in the Chinese territory.The rejection, which LGBTQ rights advocates said was “disappointing,” has rekindled discussions about gay rights and the rule of law in Hong Kong as its leaders grow more in sync with the central Chinese government.The bill, which would have granted limited rights to same-sex couples, was a response to a…

Penalties imposed on thousands of unpaid carers who fall foul of the discredited carer’s allowance benefit rules should be suspended until the government has fixed the system, the Liberal Democrat leader, Ed Davey, has said.A Guardian investigation last year revealed hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers were landed with huge debts – and in some cases prosecuted for fraud – after being inadvertently trapped by chronic failures in the benefit’s design and administration.Although the government promised a year ago to reform carer’s allowance, there is increasing impatience among campaigners over the lack of progress and concern hundreds of unpaid carers…

New Delhi: In a departure from tradition, the Indian stock market will remain open on Monday, October 20, 2025, and hold the Muhurat Trading session on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, according to the official holiday list released by BSE and NSE. This year, the timing of the auspicious trading session has shifted — and here’s why. What’s Different This Year? Usually, the Muhurat Trading session — a one-hour symbolic trading period marking the start of the new Samvat year — takes place on Diwali day in the evening hours, often between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. However, in 2025, Diwali…

Baek Se-hee, the South Korean author who wrote about her mental health struggles in the bestselling 2018 memoir “I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki,” has died at the age of 35.The Korea Organ Donation Agency announced Baek’s death on Thursday, stating that the author saved five lives through organ donation of her heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys at the National Health Insurance Service Islan Hospital in South Korea. The cause of her death was not revealed.Following Baek’s passing, her publishing company, Bloomsbury, posted a statement from her editor on Friday. “The generosity Baek Se-hee showed in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Significant crowds in major cities like New York City and Washington, D.C., and even in London, were observed on Saturday during the second “No Kings” protest since June against the Trump administration. While some leaders feared the marches could devolve into violence, there were no reports of violence or arrests at the afternoon rallies amid the ongoing government shutdown.Republicans have argued the protests are simply an effort to distract from the current government shutdown battle and appease their base. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told FOX Business he hoped that Democrat leaders who attended…

And … relax. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Super Dom! At a time of heightened worries about national security, who better than Dominic Cummings to shine a light on the murky world of spying?The man who turned a drive to Barnard Castle into an advert for SpecSavers. The man who gave us Brexit. Which one of us didn’t vote for a 4% hit to GDP? The man who gave us Boris Johnson. Truly, Dom has enriched us all over the past 10 years.Here’s what Dom knows about Dom. Not to put too fine a point…

New Delhi: Good news for taxpayers! The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the GSTR-3B filing deadline to October 25, 2025, offering much-needed relief amid the festive rush. The decision comes as a Diwali gift to both monthly and quarterly filers who were struggling to meet the earlier October 20 deadline. The move follows requests from several chartered accountants who pointed out that the original due date clashed with the Diwali celebrations. In its letter to the Finance Ministry, the BCAS highlighted the timing issue, stating that “the standard statutory due date for furnishing the return…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado speaks out against Maduro regime03:37Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado speaks out against Maduro regime03:37Good News: More than 100 kids rally around teen who was bullied03:13Massive crowds take to streets to protest Trump administration02:57Massive crowds take to streets to protest Trump administration02:57Good News: More than 100 kids rally around teen who was bullied03:13Air China flight diverted after lithium battery catches fire on board01:29New questions over access to critical Gaza crossing01:03New fallout after George Santos freed from prison01:46Trump posts new video…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Disgraced former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., took to social media on Saturday to thank President Donald Trump for commuting his prison sentence, saying the commander-in-chief’s “kindness” and “generosity” moved him deeply.Trump announced the commutation late Friday, ordering Santos’ immediate release from federal prison, where he was serving a seven-year sentence for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft in New Jersey. In a lengthy post on X, Santos expressed gratitude for both his faith and the President.”Yesterday, I was given something I never thought I’d have again: a true second chance at life,”…

FASTag Annual Pass 2025: The government announced on Saturday that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) ‘Rajmargyatra’ app now allows users to gift the FASTag annual pass, calling it the “perfect gift for travellers” this Diwali and festive season. How To Activate FASTag Annual Pass Users can activate the FASTag annual pass by selecting the “Add Pass” option in the app, entering the recipient’s vehicle number and contact details, and completing a simple OTP verification. Once activated, the pass is linked to the vehicle’s FASTag, enabling hassle-free travel without frequent recharges, an official statement said. Add Zee News as…