VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis opened the sacred "Holy Door" of St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve, marking the start of a landmark Jubilee year that is expected to draw more than 30 million pilgrims to Rome.
Despite battling a...
Hong Kong has transformed into a winter wonderland this holiday season, with elaborate light displays and festive installations turning the city into a breathtaking Christmas destination.
The West Kowloon Cultural District leads the celebrations, featuring a spectacular "Christmas Town" centered...
CEBU CITY, Philippines — As the Christmas season approaches, 1,729 families displaced by the recent volcanic eruption of Mt. Kanlaon have received critical financial support, providing a glimmer of hope amid their challenging circumstances.
The Department of Social Welfare and...
Two months after implementing a sweeping ban on single-use plastics, Hong Kong's Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has started issuing penalties to businesses failing to comply with the new environmental regulations.
The department reported Monday that it has issued two fixed...
MANILA — In a pointed clarification aimed at dispelling public confusion, Department of Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa emphasized Friday that the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is strictly a health insurance provider, not a pension system.
Addressing widespread misunderstandings about...
MAGDEBURG, Germany — A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian resident faces multiple murder and attempted murder charges after driving a vehicle into a crowded Christmas market, killing five people and injuring dozens, local authorities reported Sunday.
The attack in central Germany's city...
Hong Kong International Airport bustled with excitement Sunday as travelers eagerly embarked on Christmas holiday journeys, with the airport anticipating around 200,000 passengers daily during the festive season.
Long queues stretched across check-in areas at Chek Lap Kok, reflecting a...
MAGDEBURG, Germany — A tragic act of violence transformed a festive Christmas market into a scene of horror Friday evening, leaving five dead and 200 injured in this eastern German city, authorities reported Saturday.
The alleged perpetrator, a 50-year-old Saudi-born...
The Hospital Authority announced Friday it will bolster medical resources and expand capacity to prepare for potential increases in patient volumes during the upcoming holiday season.
As respiratory illnesses show signs of escalation, hospital officials are implementing strategic measures to...
Health officials in Hong Kong are calling on residents to get vaccinated quickly as seasonal influenza and COVID-19 activity increases, with a particular emphasis on protecting vulnerable populations.
The Centre for Health Protection reported Thursday that influenza activity has risen...
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