Hong Kong: Highest Alert, Major Flight Disruptions
HONG KONG – On July 20, Typhoon Wipha struck Hong Kong as a Category 10 storm with gusts up to 167 km/h, heavy rainfall, and powerful waves. Authorities reported over 450 fallen trees, more than 250 people sought shelter, and 26 hospitalized … Continue reading Hong Kong: Highest Alert, Major Flight Disruptions
Police Dismantle Two Chinese-Led Cyber Fraud Rings
CHIANG MAI – Thai authorities have apprehended several suspects linked to two separate Chinese-led online fraud networks, following coordinated crackdowns on cybercrime. Police General Thatchai Pitaneelabutr, head of the Royal Thai Police Cyber Taskforce, confirmed the operation’s breakthrough at a … Continue reading Police Dismantle Two Chinese-Led Cyber Fraud Rings
Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Halong Bay
HANOI/HALONG BAY – On July 19, a tourist vessel named Wonder Sea carrying 53 people (48 passengers and 5 crew) capsized around 14:00 local time in Halong Bay, Quang Ninh province, as Storm Wipha approached Vietnam across the South China Sea. … Continue reading Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Halong Bay
Indonesia and U.S. Reach “New Era” Trade Deal
JAKARTA – In an unexpected breakthrough, Indonesia and the United States have struck a trade deal that reduces U.S. tariffs on Indonesian exports from a threatened 32% to 19%, following intense negotiations. The pact was announced by President Donald Trump … Continue reading Indonesia and U.S. Reach “New Era” Trade Deal
90 percent less plastic waste in the ocean by 2040
NEW YORK – The non-profit organization The Ocean Cleanup, globally recognized for its mission to rid the world’s oceans and rivers of plastic pollution, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The alliance aims to significantly accelerate … Continue reading 90 percent less plastic waste in the ocean by 2040