Lai is the highest profile activist to be charged under the controversial law that was imposed at the end of June.
China had stopped Sadam Abdusalam's wife and son from leaving Xinjiang by confiscating their passports.
Australia cancels an order for 51 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine after trials run into trouble.
About 1,642 Rohingya were moved to the flood-prone island in the Bay of Bengal before the UN could assess their safety.
The controversial agreement allows Chinese authorities to enter Switzerland, interview and remove 'illegal' residents.
UK's retail industry warns again that food prices will shoot up in 2021 if new tariffs are imposed.
Bernard was 18 when he was involved in the killings of Todd and Stacie Bagley, who were on their way home from church.
Beijing accuses Washington of 'meddling' in Hong Kong and interfering in China's affairs amid new US sanctions.
Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, who are accused of espionage, have been detained in China for two years.
Republicans and Democrats continue to bicker as terms of a $900bn economic relief package have not yet been finalised.
The critical decision opens the door for the US Food and Drug Administration to formally approve the COVID-19 vaccine.
The United States Treasury reported that just two months into the new budget year, the deficit is already $429.3bn.
Airbnb made a comeback as coronavirus-wary travellers showed a preference for renting private homes over hotel rooms.
A Saudi court this week sentenced Dr Walid Fitaihi to six years in prison on charges US legislators say are 'baseless'.
The upcoming flight will be the first powered launch from Spaceport America, where Virgin Galactic is now headquartered.
Prosecutors investigate four agents of the Egyptian National Security Agency for the murder of Giulio Regeni.
