Two former organizers of Hong Kong’s massive vigils to remember the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown have been convicted under a Beijing-imposed national security law. Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung were charged in 2021 with inciting subversion. They could face up to 10 years in prison when they are sentenced later. The vigils, banned in 2020, were the only large-scale public commemoration of the 1989 crackdown. Critics say their prosecution is part of a crackdown on the pro-democracy movement. The government insists the law is vital for stability. Lee and Chow have been prominent figures in Hong Kong's pro-democracy activism.

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike that helped galvanize a massive youth movement in India, as demonstrators took to the streets, vowing to continue protesting. The protests, known as the "Cockroach" protests, began over a month ago, demanding education reforms after alleged exam leaks. The movement has grown, tapping into broader public anger over unemployment and government accountability. Thousands have joined demonstrations across the country, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and comprehensive examination reforms. Talks with government officials are ongoing, with more protests planned.