Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon granted bail

Hong Kong: Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was granted bail on Wednesday, nearly three weeks after he was remanded in custody over fraud and national security-related charges. Lai, an outspoken advocate for democracy in Hong Kong, was charged with fraud on December 3 for allegedly violating the lease terms for office space for his media company, Next Digital. PTI

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China reluctant for crew change of Indian ship

Beijing: The stalemate over an Indian ship with 23-member crew is set to continue as China on Wednesday reiterated its reluctance for change of crew, citing the Covid regulations. The ship, carrying a Australian coal to China, is stuck at Jingtang port amid bitter relations between Australia and China. PTI