The unrest that has gripped Iran for the past two months has heightened what would already have been a tense encounter at the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday between the two geopolitical foes.
Tag: National Anthems
Hong Kong Demands Inquiry After Protest Song Is Played Before Rugby Match
“Glory to Hong Kong,” popular among pro-democracy protesters in 2019, was broadcast instead of the Chinese national anthem.
After Sept. 11, the Queen Requested ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at Guard Changing
It was a break with tradition and a show of support to a grieving nation.
Ukraine’s National Anthem Reverberates Around the World
“Ukraine’s glory hasn’t perished,” begins the anthem, which is being played by orchestras worldwide as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.
Protesters in Hong Kong Rally Against China’s Tightening Grip
Many sought to oppose a bill that would threaten prison for disrespecting the Chinese national anthem, the latest expression of public anger at Beijing’s encroachment.
Hong Kong Legislators Brawl Amid Fears Over Widening Chinese Control
The scuffles erupted as lawmakers debated the leadership of a committee that would consider legislation that would make it illegal to insult the Chinese national anthem.
Hong Kong Legislators Brawl Amid Fears Over Widening Chinese Control
The scuffles erupted as lawmakers debated the leadership of a committee that would consider legislation that would make it illegal to insult the Chinese national anthem.
Hong Kong Protesters, Without an Anthem to Sing, Create One Online
“Glory to Hong Kong,” created less than three weeks ago, has rapidly been adopted as a symbol of the pro-democracy movement.