Hong Kong rings in 2026 without fireworks after deadliest blaze in decades
HONG KONG — Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong’s New Year celebrations. Not this year.…
China imposes curbs on beef imports to protect domestic industry
China sets 2026 import quota at 2.7 million tons for key countries Measure takes effect on January 1…
‘Tonga is not a threat’: anger as small Pacific nation falls under Trump visa restrictions | Tonga
The small Pacific nation of Tonga is one of more than a dozen countries to be hit with…
Two cubicles, 73 women, one long queue: Japan’s female MPs fight for more loos | Japan
Nearly 60 female lawmakers in Japan, including the prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for…
Xi Jinping vows to reunify China and Taiwan in New Year’s Eve speech | China
China’s president, Xi Jinping, has vowed to reunify China and Taiwan in his annual New Year’s Eve speech…
Finland detains ship after critical undersea cable damaged
Finland has detained a ship after a critical undersea telecommunication cable running between the country and Estonia was…
Best destinations to visit around the world in 2026
Whether you’re a full-time nomad or a once-a-year vacationer, every special travel memory begins with one essential question:…
Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh’s first female PM at state funeral
Kelly Ng, Shahnewaz Rocky,BBC Bangla, Dhakaand Anbarasan Ethirajan,BBC World Service Global Reporter, London AFP via Getty Images Hundreds…
Pope Leo: Gambling ruins families
Pope Leo XIV meets with mayors from across Italy, calling on them to promote “authentically human relationships” in…
Thailand releases 18 Cambodian soldiers as ceasefire holds | Conflict News
Thailand hands over 18 Cambodian soldiers after 155 days in captivity as a truce agreed over the weekend…