Anger grows over Hong Kong university sacking of activist

13 Sept 19:42 Key points summarised by AI

Prominent Hong Kong democracy activist and law professor, Benny Tai, was fired by the University of Hong Kong (HKU) following his jail sentence for participating in pro-democracy protests.
Tai announced his intention to appeal the university's decision, accusing Beijing of influencing the outcome and infringing upon Hong Kong's academic freedom.
The sacking has intensified concerns over academic freedom in the semi-autonomous city, especially in the wake of Beijing's recently imposed national security law.
International human rights groups and activists are calling for a reassessment of relationships with HKU, viewing the incident as a significant blow to the university's reputation and academic independence.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.