Tomiko Itooka, World’s Oldest Person, Dies at 116 in Japan
ASHIYA, Japan — Tomiko Itooka, who was recognized as the world's oldest person by Guinness World Records, died on December 29 at a care...
Google Pays $100 Million to Canadian News Outlets in Landmark Content Deal
TRENTON, Canada — Google has reached a landmark agreement to compensate Canadian news organizations, paying $100 million for the right to use news content...
Dental Clinics Tackle No-Show Problem with New Booking Strategy
In a strategic move to combat appointment no-shows, health authorities will introduce an innovative oversubscription and waiting-list system for public dental services starting January...
BYD Overtakes Tesla in Quarterly EV Deliveries, Signaling Shifting Global Market
Chinese automaker BYD has marked a significant milestone in the electric vehicle industry, surpassing Tesla in quarterly vehicle deliveries and highlighting the rapidly evolving...
Kuwaiti Suspect Arrested, Philippines Vows Justice for Slain Overseas Worker
MANILA — The Philippine government pledged Thursday to pursue justice for an overseas Filipino worker found dead in Kuwait, signaling renewed scrutiny of worker...
The Enigma of New Orleans Attack Suspect: An Army Veteran’s Dark Turn
NeW Orleans, Lousiana. — The man accused of carrying out the deadly New Year's Eve attack in New Orleans, identified by the FBI as...
Boeing 737-800 Safety Inspections Ordered Across South Korea After Catastrophic Accident
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials on Monday vowed a sweeping review of the country's aviation safety systems after a devastating plane crash...
Hong Kong Launches Breast Milk Bank to Support Premature, Sick Newborns
The Hong Kong Breast Milk Bank (HKBMB) is set to commence operations on January 6, 2025, aiming to collect 1,000 liters of breast milk...
Hong Kong Unveils Ambitious Tourism Roadmap to Reinvent Visitor Experience
In a bid to revitalize its tourism industry, the Hong Kong government has unveiled a comprehensive development blueprint, dubbed Tourism Industry 2.0, which outlines...
Deadly South Korea Air Crash in Muan Leaves 179 Dead, Nation in Shock
MUAN, South Korea — A catastrophic aviation disaster unfolded Sunday morning at Muan International Airport, marking the deadliest air accident in South Korean history...

















