Israel Conducts Precision Strikes on Iranian Military Targets Following Ballistic Missile Attacks

Four Thai Nationals Killed in Rocket Attack Near Israel-Lebanon Border Amid Escalating Conflict

In the latest tragic incident in Israel’s ongoing conflict along its northern border, four Thai nationals lost their lives on Thursday in a rocket attack originating from Lebanon, according to a statement from Thailand's Foreign Minister, Maris Sangiampongsa. The attack,...
Surrogacy

China Surrogacy Abandonment: Chinese Woman’s Ordeal Sparks Outrage and Investigation

A 28-year-old woman acting as a surrogate in Chengdu, a city in southwestern China, has reportedly been left without support by the agency that engaged her for surrogacy. This case has ignited waves of criticism on Chinese social media, bringing...
North Korea new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile

North Korea Unleashes Powerful New ICBM Test Amid Alleged Military Support for Russia

North Korea conducted a test of a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), dubbed the Hwasong-19, on Thursday. According to North Korean state media, this latest missile is "the world’s strongest strategic missile." The launch has intensified global tension, particularly...
Workers remove a tree that fell on top of a parked car in Yonghe District, New Taipei. Oct. 31, 2024

Typhoon Kong-rey Downgraded to Tropical Storm as It Moves Away from Taiwan

Typhoon Kong-rey, once one of the strongest storms to hit Taiwan in decades, was downgraded to a tropical storm on Friday as it moved east-northeast, departing from Taiwan’s coast. This downgrading brought relief after the storm caused significant damage and...
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Government to Offer Cash Rewards for Reporting Misuse of Public Housing

The Hong Kong government announced a cash reward scheme that will offer HK$3,000 (US$386) to residents who provide verified information about tenants abusing public housing privileges, resulting in the reclamation of these units. The Housing Bureau made the announcement on...
Workers remove a tree that fell on top of a parked car in Yonghe District, New Taipei. Oct. 31, 2024

Typhoon Kong-rey Weakens as Taiwan Prepares for Heavy Rain and a Gradual Return to Normalcy

Typhoon Kong-rey has decreased slightly in strength but continues to bring severe weather, particularly heavy rainfall, across western Taiwan, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). As of Thursday evening, the storm’s core had exited Taiwan’s main island and was...
Super Typhoon Kong-Rey Taiwan

Shanghai Braces for Record Rainfall as Typhoon Kong-rey Approaches

As Typhoon Kong-rey approaches from the south, China’s economic powerhouse, Shanghai, is preparing for the heaviest rainfall in over four decades. The storm is expected to bring torrents of rain, high winds, and severe flooding to Shanghai and several other...
North Korea

Over 100 North Koreans Go Missing in Latest Crackdown on Defectors and Communication with South Korea

Over 100 North Koreans have reportedly disappeared after being detained by the country’s secret police, the Ministry of State Security (MSS), while attempting to defect or for attempting to contact family members in South Korea, according to a recent report...
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South Korean Authorities Thwart Balloon Launch of Anti-North Korea Leaflets

In a tense standoff near the heavily fortified Korean border, South Korean authorities on Thursday (Oct 31) blocked a plan by a group representing families of individuals they believe were abducted by North Korea. The group intended to send balloons...
Typhoon Kong-rey Disrupts Air and Rail Traffic in Taiwan

Typhoon Kong-rey Disrupts Air and Rail Traffic in Taiwan: Hundreds of Flights and Trains Canceled Amid Severe Weather

As Typhoon Kong-rey closes in on Taiwan, the storm’s powerful winds and torrential rains have disrupted both air and rail traffic, leaving thousands stranded and forcing officials to cancel hundreds of scheduled services. The typhoon, one of the strongest of...
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