Hong Kong’s Worst Fire in Decades Fuels Scrutiny of Safety LapsesJustin M. LarsonNovember 27, 20250 The authorities said flammable netting and foam boards may have fueled the city’s deadliest blaze in nearly 70 years, killing…
Images From the Deadly High-Rise Fire in Hong KongJustin M. LarsonNovember 27, 20250 The blaze tore through an apartment complex, killing at least 55 people. Dozens more are believed to be missing in…
Hong Kong’s Worst Fire in Decades Fuels Scrutiny of Safety LapsesJustin M. LarsonNovember 27, 20250 The authorities said flammable netting and foam boards may have fueled the city’s deadliest blaze in nearly 70 years, killing…
Hong Kongers Volunteer to Help Fire VictimsJustin M. LarsonNovember 27, 20250 Residents from across the city have quickly organized to donate food, water, clothing and other supplies in Tai Po for…
‘No Alarm Went Off’: Hong Kong Fire Survivor Recounts Harrowing EscapeJustin M. LarsonNovember 27, 20250 Many windows were covered, preventing residents from seeing the fire and smoke, one survivor said. Source link
Chinese firms rush to pledge millions in fire rescue as Hong Kong fire death toll climbs to 55Justin M. LarsonNovember 27, 20250 Firefighters walk near residential buildings that continue to burn at Wang Fuk Court in the Tai Po district on Nov.…
Tricky labor reset — balancing business interests with worker welfareJustin M. LarsonNovember 27, 20250 This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on…
Heading to the Mideast, Pope Leo May Show ‘Who He Really Is’Justin M. LarsonNovember 27, 20250 The pontiff begins a trip to Turkey and Lebanon on Thursday — the first foreign voyage of his papacy, and…
Hong Kong Arrests 3 Tied to Construction Company After Deadly Apartment FireJustin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 The police said that building materials used by the company for the work at Wang Fuk Court may not have…
Three people tied to a construction company were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.Justin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 Three people tied to a construction company were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Source link
China industrial profits drop 5.5% in October, worst level in five monthsJustin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 QINGDAO, CHINA – FEBRUARY 05 2025: Workers assemble cars at a car plant of SAIC-GM-Wuling in Qingdao city in east…
Nikkei 225, Hang Seng Index, CSI 300Justin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 The Sydney Opera House Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Gallo Images | Brand X Pictures | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were set…
U.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on Immigration, Document SaysJustin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 American diplomats were told to raise U.S. concerns about “violent crimes associated with people of a migration background.” Source link
Deadly, fast-moving fire is less likely in Midtown Manhattan, experts say.Justin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 The area’s high-rises have robust safety features and are not as densely packed as those in Hong Kong, making them…
Hong Kong Fire Shared Similarities With Grenfell Tower Fire in LondonJustin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 In the Grenfell Tower blaze, a combustible element called cladding that ran up the outside of the 24-story building allowed…
Hong Kong Residents Describe How Apartment Fire Quickly Spread Justin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 Residents describe how a blaze in a high-rise building in Hong Kong quickly spread, taking many by surprise and trapping…
Bamboo Scaffolding May Have Contributed to Hong Kong Fire, Like Grenfell TowerJustin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 Bamboo Scaffolding May Have Contributed to Hong Kong Fire, Like Grenfell Tower Source link
Smoke, a Knock on the Door and a Battle to EscapeJustin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 Residents describe how a blaze in a high-rise building in Hong Kong quickly spread, taking many by surprise and trapping…
What to Know About the Fire at a Hong Kong Apartment ComplexJustin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 Firefighters struggled to contain the blaze in the high-rise buildings. At least 36 people were killed, and many more were…
Tai Po is a crucial link between Hong Kong and mainland China.Justin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 The city Source link
Did the Giant Heads of Easter Island Once Walk?Justin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 Scholars have long debated how the massive stone figures of Rapa Nui got to where they stand today. A new…
The last time Hong Kong had a major fire was 2008.Justin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 The last five-alarm fire in Hong Kong engulfed a 15-story building in the Mong Kong district, killing four people. Source…
Here’s the latest.Justin M. LarsonNovember 26, 20250 Firefighters were struggling to bring the blaze under control in a densely populated complex in the city’s northern Tai Po…
