Typhoon Wipha Hits Hong Kong, Injures Dozens
Typhoon Wipha swept past southern Hong Kong on Sunday, triggering widespread disruption across the city. Authorities reported at least 33…
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Chinese carrier launches direct flights between Beijing and Tashkent
Chinese carrier Air China has launched its first direct flight route between Beijing and Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. The…
Passenger ship catches fire in the waters of Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province
One person was killed and the evacuation of hundreds of passengers is underway after a passenger ship caught fire in…
Macao braces for Typhoon Wipha, flights cancelled
Macao has issued a top-level warning, at 12:30 p.m. local time under the effect of Typhoon Wipha. All public transportation…
Heavy rains in South Korea leave 14 dead, 12 missing
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Torrential rains across South Korea have killed at least 14 people and left 12 others missing, as…
Eighteen killed in rain-related incidents across India
Eighteen people died in rain-related incidents across India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh over the past couple of days, said…
Decoding hints that Xi Jinping may be under pressure to relinquish some of his power
Chee Meng Tan, University of Nottingham Political and economic pressures might force Chinese president and overall leader Xi Jinping to…
Wipha intensifies into a severe tropical storm
Wipha intensified into a severe tropical storm as it blew away from the Philippines on Saturday, bringing strong winds and…
At least 28 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam
A tourist boat carrying 53 people capsized Saturday in northern Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, killing at least 28, including eight…
Flight to connect Moscow to Pyongyang
The first flight from Moscow to Pyongyang, the capital of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), is scheduled for…