China Bans BBC New

A week after Chinese state television’s license was withdrawn in the UK, China banned Britain’s BBC World News from broadcasting. According to China's National Radio and Television Administration, BBC's China-related reports had 'seriously violated' media regulations. British foreign minister, Dominic Raab, condemned the decision.

Tech Giants to Pay for Content

Australia's Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said Australia will introduce landmark legislation to the parliament next week to make Google and Facebook pay media outlets for news content. Both US tech giants have pressed Australia to soften the legislation. If it comes into law, Google has threatened to drop its search function in the country.

Junta Leader Urges to End Protests

As protests against the military continue in Myanmar, the junta leader urged people to stop demonstrations to avoid the spread of COVID-19. He also called on workers to immediately return to their duties. Yesterday, the US announced sanctions against Myanmar's ruling government and Britain said it was also considering measures.

Kim Fires Economy Minister

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un fired the economy minister and accused the cabinet of coming up with goals for a new five-year economic plan with “no big changes”. O Su Yong was only appointed director of the Department of Economic Affairs last month.