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Myanmar charges American journalist with terrorism

Bloomberg An American journalist faces new charges of terrorism and sedition nearly six months after he was detained by the military junta, his lawyer said, dealing a fresh blow to US efforts to free him. Danny Fenster, managing editor of Frontier Myanmar news outlet, could face a maximum sentence of life in prison if he is found in breach of ...

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Trump fails to block January 6 Capitol riot committee from getting records

Bloomberg Former President Donald Trump failed to block the release of documents sought by a US House panel investigating the January 6 Capitol riot. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington denied Trump’s request for an injunction, saying “public interest lies in permitting — not enjoining — the combined will of the legislative and executive branches to study the events ...

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China banks on green loans to drive decarbonisation efforts

Bloomberg China’s central bank will offer cheap funding to banks which lend to firms that are working towards the nation’s goal of reducing carbon emissions. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) will lend financial institutions money to help them provide loans to firms working on China’s energy transition, according to a statement. The central bank will lend 60% of the ...

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