KATHMANDU, Nepal — Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed catastrophic flooding and landslides across Nepal, resulting in at least 66 confirmed deaths and leaving 69 individuals missing, according to police reports on Saturday.
Since Friday, extensive areas of the Himalayan nation...
In a rare weather event, a waterspout was spotted in Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong on Saturday, the first such sighting since the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) began keeping records in 1959.
Videos circulating online showed a swirling column of...
MANILA, Philippines – As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies in Lebanon, the Philippine government is seriously considering raising the alert level and implementing a mandatory evacuation of its citizens, officials said Friday.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
HONG KONG - Hong Kong is aiming to ride the recent surge in panda popularity to promote a "panda economy" in the city, according to the chairman of the organizing committee for a series of panda-themed events.
Simon Yim Siu-wing,...
The Hong Kong government announced Friday a 2.5% increase in the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers, raising their monthly pay to HK$4,990 (US$637) from the current HK$4,870. However, the food allowance for these workers will remain unchanged at...
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine government on Friday urged Filipino caregivers working in South Korea to strictly follow that country's immigration laws, after two women failed to return to their jobs following a holiday break.
Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo...
MANILA – The Philippine government celebrated the vital contributions of Filipino seafarers as the country marked World Maritime Week on Friday.
At a special event called "Alay sa Marinong Pilipino" held at the Philippine International Convention Center, Department of Migrant...
To bolster its appeal as a Muslim-friendly destination, Hong Kong should increase halal dining options and develop Islamic-focused travel itineraries, the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) recommended.
DAB lawmaker Vincent Cheng Wing-shun highlighted the...
MANILA — The Philippine government has renewed its appeal for the immediate release of the crew of MV Galaxy Leader, held captive by Yemen's Houthi rebels since November 2023, as the world marks Maritime Day 2024.
In a statement Thursday,...
The beloved giant pandas An An and Ke Ke are expected to make their public debut at Hong Kong's Ocean Park in December, thrilling visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the rare and charismatic creatures.
The pandas, gifted to...
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