The impending disbandment of Hong Kong’s oldest and largest pro-democracy party under increasing repression marks the demise of Hong Kong’s democratic aspirations.

By the time political violence is common enough to show up in statistics, the damage to society is done.

A man charged with setting fire to the residence of Gov. Josh Shapiro had faced previous charges of assaulting his family. He was arraigned on attempted murder and arson charges on Monday.

Authorities are still investigating a possible motive as the suspect’s mother says he suffered from mental health issues.

The American opposition is searching for the right response to new tariffs, fearing they might appear to defend financial markets or contradict their own past protectionist policies.

Today’s news: Criminal trial of former president Yoon for martial law opens in Seoul; Dhaka reintroduces the phrase ‘except Israel’ on passports; Myanmar celebrates the Water Festival among earthquake ruins; Osaka World Exhibition opens with 160 countries and regions present; Delhi deploys troops in West Bengal to stem the bloody protests over approval of the Waqf law.