Death Toll Rises to 128 in Hong Kong High-Rise FireJustin M. LarsonNovember 28, 20250 Hope of finding survivors has dwindled, with many residents of the densely packed Wang Fuk Court apartment towers still unaccounted…
Baidu is major AI chip player in China to fill Nvidia gapJustin M. LarsonNovember 28, 20250 A general view of the Baidu logo is seen at the Shanghai New Expo Center during the World Artificial Intelligence…
Sri Lanka on High Alert as Cyclone Death Toll Reaches 56Justin M. LarsonNovember 28, 20250 Heavy rainfall was forecast for nearly all of the island nation as Cyclone Ditwah churned northwest toward India. Source link
South Korea joins U.S., UK imposing sanctions on Cambodia’s Prince GroupJustin M. LarsonNovember 28, 20250 INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA – OCTOBER 18: Sixty-four South Koreans who had been detained by Cambodian immigration authorities arrive at Incheon…
Did Myanmar’s Junta Demolish Scam Centers Just for Show?Justin M. LarsonNovember 28, 20250 Myanmar’s junta made a grand display of demolishing buildings that hosted the centers, even broadcasting the explosions. But the scammers…
For Shooting Suspect, a Long Path of Conflict From Afghanistan to AmericaJustin M. LarsonNovember 27, 20250 Rahmanullah Lakanwal was among the Afghans who came to the United States after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Earlier, he…
Asia-Pacific stocks trade mixed as Tokyo inflation runs hotter than expectedJustin M. LarsonNovember 27, 20250 Pedestrians walking across a crowded traffic at Shibuya crossing square in Tokyo, Japan.Jaczhou | E+ | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were…
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…
