Philippine officials are evacuating thousands of villagers, shutting schools and offices and imposing a no-sail ban as Typhoon Mawar approaches the country’s northern provinces.
Typhoon Mawar – latest: Updates as Philippines braces for heavy rains from ‘Cyclone Betty’
Updates as Philippines braces for heavy rains from ‘Cyclone Betty’ – Mawar is moving northwest at a speed of 10kmh …
Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Mawar approaches the Philippines
Authorities warned of dangerous tidal surges, flash floods and landslides as Typhoon Mawar blows past the northernmost province of Batanes from Tuesday to Wednesday.
Letter reveals SLO County soldier’s World War II experiences. How did it end up in Japan?
A long-lost letter discovered by a Japanese historian in an old book sheds new light on the wartime experiences of a San Luis Obispo County man. Edward “Eddie” Borradori of Ca …
US House introduces bill against laws restricting property ownership by citizens from China
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and CAPAC Housing Task Force Chair Representative Al Green (TX-09) introduced the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act.
China’s factory activity likely contracts in May – Reuters poll
China’s factory activity likely contracted further in May, a Reuters poll showed on Monday, adding to pressures facing the world second-biggest economy amid an uneven economic recovery from the …
Londoner Macao to host Harry Potter exhibition in Dec
Macau casino resort The Londoner Macao is to host in December an exhibition themed on the “Harry Potter” series of novels that have also been the basis for a movie franchise. The exhibition, currently …
Hong Kong home price growth slowed down sharply in April as rising interest rates sapped confidence
Prices of lived-in homes in Hong Kong grew by 0.5 per cent in April, the least so far this year, as homebuyers weighed higher interest rates Residential transactions declined 31.5 per cent month on …
39 top overseas academics recruited under Hong Kong talent scheme, but some say shortage of lab resources, high property costs a deterrent
Limited lab space, lack of modern equipment, and high rents, putting off academic staff from overseas, foreign scientists say Shortage of trained personnel at technical, PhD and postdoctoral levels …
Jaipur’s Rambagh Palace Is World’s Top-Rated Hotel: Survey
According to Tripadvisor, less than 1 per cent of 8 million listings on its platform is awarded the Best of the Best tanking, signifying “the highest level of excellence in hospitality.” …