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Banks Pump $705B Into Fossil Fuels in 2023, Defying Climate Goals
The world's biggest banks poured $705 billion into fossil fuel industries last year, perpetuating humanity's reliance on planet-warming coal, oil and gas, according to...
Cheung Chau Bun Fest Gets Sunny Celebrations, Then Rainy Days Ahead...
HONG KONG - The holiday crowds flocking to the quaint island of Cheung Chau for Wednesday's famous Bun Festival can leave their umbrellas at...
Philippines’ Biggest Investment Show Returns to Dubai, Launches Worldwide Campaign
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Philippines' largest international investment show made a grand return to Dubai this weekend, celebrating a major milestone and...
Death Toll Rises to 37 in Devastating Indonesia Lava Floods
JAKARTA, Indonesia — The toll of devastation from the weekend's lava floods in Indonesia's West Sumatra province continues to mount, with authorities reporting Monday...
Cheung Chau Bun Festival Parade to Highlight Waste Charge and Anti-Scam...
CHEUNG CHAU, HONG KONG - As the island of Cheung Chau prepares to celebrate Buddha's Birthday on Wednesday, the annual Piu Sik Parade will...
High Heat Index in 36 Areas in the Philippines, PAGASA Warns
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine weather agency issued a dire warning on Monday, forecasting dangerously high heat index levels across 36 areas of the...
Hong Kong Tourism Board Unveils Mesmerizing Drone Show to Mark Cultural...
Thousands of locals and visitors flocked to the bustling waterfront to witness the mesmerizing 10-minute performance, which celebrated the upcoming Buddha's Birthday and the...
KMB Mulls Fare Hike Amid Rising Costs and Electric Bus Investments
HONG KONG - Kowloon Motor Bus, Hong Kong's largest public bus operator, is not ruling out applying for a fare hike this year as...
Devastating Floods Ravage Northern Afghanistan, Leaving Hundreds Dead – UN
KABUL, Afghanistan — Flash floods have ripped through northern Afghanistan, leaving more than 200 people dead in a single province, the United Nations said...
Climate Change Fueling the Rise of Infectious Diseases Worldwide
Human-driven changes to the planet are dramatically impacting the spread of infectious diseases, with biodiversity loss and climate change emerging as major drivers, according...


















