A dramatic police chase through the streets of Hong Kong ended in a violent crash that left two people injured, including an officer, authorities said Friday. The incident unfolded around 8:30 p.m. when police attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle...
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is grappling with a severe public health emergency as relentless heatwaves have caused a staggering surge in heat-related illnesses, with officials reporting over 3,000 cases and 28 deaths so far this year. The Korea...
In a sweeping two-month operation targeting organized crime, Hong Kong police have arrested more than 4,300 individuals and confiscated illegal drugs worth HK$768 million (US$98.5 million), authorities announced Friday. The operation, code-named "Thunderbolt 2024," was a joint effort with law...
ATHENS - The crew of a Greek-flagged oil tanker was forced to abandon their vessel after it was attacked in the Red Sea on Wednesday, prompting a rescue mission by the EU's naval forces in the region. The Iran-aligned Houthi...
BANGKOK - A small passenger plane on a domestic flight in Thailand crashed Thursday afternoon shortly after takeoff from the capital's main airport, killing all nine people on board, the country's civil aviation authority has announced. Rescue teams combing the...
MANILA – In a dramatic rescue operation, the French Navy has successfully extracted 23 Filipino seafarers from the Greek-flagged crude oil tanker MT Sounion, which was left adrift after being struck by missiles launched by Houthi rebels off the...
In an unprecedented joint crackdown, Hong Kong and Macau authorities have arrested seven individuals, including the chairman and an executive director of a Hong Kong-listed company, over an alleged $15 million fraud scheme. The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), Securities...
Thousands of jubilant Hong Kongers lined the streets on Tuesday morning to cheer on their Olympic heroes as they paraded through the city in open-top buses, celebrating the delegation's historic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Government of...
MANILA – The Philippines is grappling with a surge in dengue cases, with health authorities reporting a 39% increase in infections compared to the same period last year. According to data from the Department of Health (DOH), a total of...
Hong Kong's vibrant dining landscape has once again captured the attention of mainland China's influential Dianping platform, with more than three dozen local restaurants earning the coveted "Must-Eat" title in the latest edition. The prestigious list, which highlights exceptional eateries...