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Hong Kongers have been gathering across the city in their spare time to write Christmas cards to injured protesters and those in detention as the anti-government movement continues through the festive season.  “I don’t even want to celebrate because so many people are seriously injured,” said officer worker Felix Wong.  “We didn’t forget about them. We’re not partying… ‘We can celebrate later, not now’,” she said when asked what she had written in her cards.   She was one of a dozen office workers and residents who dropped by a shopping area on Monday to give their Christmas cards.  Volunteers in…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, two brothers in Australia have been jailed for their airline meatgrinder plot. In Afghanistan, 10 civilians – including women and children – were killed when a roadside bomb detonated.  In the UK, the government is set to introduce a bill that will prevent a delay to Brexit. Critics say the bill will increase the chances of the UK leaving without a trade deal with the bloc.  The United States remains divided over whether President Trump should be impeached and removed from office according to a new CNN poll.  Entertainment, popular YouTuber…

Demonstrators set fire to tyres, staged sit-ins on highways and railway tracks, and torched trains and buses

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, up to 25 members of the Afghan security forces have been killed in an attack in the Ghazni province. In Dehli, police used tear gas to disperse protesters.  In a three day crackdown in Iran over 300 protesters have been killed – according to Amnesty International. Greta Thunberg has apologised for her ‘against the wall’ comments and announces a break from activism.  A man was shot by armed police in Hull – police do not believe it to be a terrorist incident.  Entertainment, Taylor Swift is set to headline Glastonbury 2020. …

Modi’s Hindu nationalist agenda to marginalize India’s 200 million Muslims

“We won’t leave, We won’t leave. Just arrest all the protesters!”

Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.  In a meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and aspects of cooperation in different areas.  They looked into regional and international developments and other issues of common interest.  https://twitter.com/MoIB_Official/status/1206065239055388672 Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan landed in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh, Imran Khan visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. In a statement issued on Friday, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said that the visit was “part of the regular exchanges between the leadership of Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”  “The consultations will…

The United States and British foreign offices have issued and urgent travel warnings for northeast India as opponents of a new citizenship law geared up for more protests, following days of clashes which saw two people killed and dozens injured. The Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB), approved this week, allows for the fast-tracking of applications from religious minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, but not Muslims. The United States and Britain warned their nationals to “exercise caution” if travelling to the wider northeast region. In a statement issued by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the United Kingdom has urged visitors to…

The biggest News headlines this week

“Qur’ans are being burnt… Mosques are being shut down”

Boris has his majority to ‘get Brexit done!’

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, the Conservative party have won the general election in a landslide victory. And the prime minister has used his first acceptance speech to repeat his NHS campaign lies. In New Zealand, troops are being praised for their heroic mission to retrieve six bodies on the active White Island volcano. In the US, the House is set to approve two articles of impeachment against President Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The EU has agreed to a 2050 deadline for carbon neutrality for the bloc states.  Entertainment, a rare…

Boris Johnson re-elected in Uxbridge as the Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson loses her seat in Dunbartonshire

BBC seeking his immediate resignation

Labour MP’s want Corbyn out

Today’s election has been described as the most important election in a generation, it will determine the immediate future of Brexit.  More than 4,000 polling stations are open across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, doors are open until 22:00 GMT.  The weather could play a part in the results today, it has been suggested bad weather could see fewer people turn out to vote.  There are 650 seats in the British parliament, which has been deadlocked since the 2016 referendum. The Conservatives need just nine more seats for a majority. If Johnson can secure them he’ll be able to…

Happy Election Day! As the UK races to the polls, the latest data from YouGov shows the Conservatives are likely to take a slim majority of 339 seats and approximately 43% of the vote.  And new analysis done by social media monitoring companies shows that issues including racism and healthcare are resonating the strongest with the social media audience.  The online engagement data shows that Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party are outperforming Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party.  How the parties are faring on social media engagement?  All parties have placed emphasis on reaching voters through the many social…

20 extremists arrested in Denmark

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Israel is set for a third election in less than a year, after leaders failed to get a minimum backing a national election was triggered for March 2020. Harvey Weinstein has reportedly reached a $25m settlement with dozens of his accusers. But the settlement will not be paid by Weinstein himself and he will not have to admit to any wrongdoing. Pakistani lawyers stormed a hospital, clashing with staff and patients leaving three patients dead. It has been suggested up to 12 patients may have lost their lives in this massive…

Arabs are being warned against wearing expensive items

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, a suicide bombing targeted a medical base being built for locals near Bagram. The Australian bushfires are likely to cause protesting as health issues have spiked since the blazes began.  A lone gunman entered a Czech hospital and open fired on waiting patients – killing six […]

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“No- one is above the law”

A rare ray of hope is being felt amongst members of the Rohingya community in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar. They believe the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will rule in their favour.  Gambia filed the case on behalf of all Muslim nations from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) with the ICJ. The case was filed over the alleged persecution of the Rohingya by the Myanmar military.   Gambia’s justice minister will lead his country during the hearings (Dec 10 to 12).  Canada and Bangladesh have been providing data and information regarding the atrocities against the Rohingya people.  The defence will be…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, an American couple on their honeymoon has been seriously injured by the deadly New Zealand volcano eruption. A series of strikes and protests have broken out in India after the government considers a controversial citizenship bill. In Paris, the Ukrainian and Russian leaders have met for the first time and agreed to a prisoner swap – but their meeting was frosty. A Chilean military plane has disappeared whilst on a routine mission with 38 passengers on board.  In the UK, Labour seeks to keep the focus on the NHS as the…