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DisasterBreaking6d agoBolivia declares state of emergency over El Nino weather patternAl Jazeera [en]
World6d agoHe’s the Top Snake Catcher, and Business Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem.Bangkok’s firefighters do more snake catching than firefighting, and Pinyo Pukpinyo trains them. But he refuses to kill the snakes, and he’s running out of containers.NYT World
World6d agoHe’s the Top Snake Catcher, and Business Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem.Bangkok’s firefighters do more snake catching than firefighting, and Pinyo Pukpinyo trains them. But he refuses to kill the snakes, and he’s running out of containers.NYT World
World6d agoKorean Language Picks Up in JapanThe rise of Korean terms in Japanese is a striking reversal from colonial times and a sign of the global appeal of South Korean culture.NYT World
Politics6d agoAll you need to know about proposed law to regulate house rent in AbujaThe bill seeks to prohibit compulsory payments exceeding 12 months and establish a dedicated rent regulation authority. The post All you need to know about proposed law to regulate house rent in Abuja appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
Health6d ago‘Be alive’: Hongkonger with muscular dystrophy turns 18, against all oddsCelebrating one’s 18th birthday is not typically a poignant occasion, but for outgoing Hongkonger Chen Tsz-kin, adulthood began last week with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. At 18 months old, Chen was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic condition that causes muscles to weaken over time. Doctors told his mother, Michelle Li Yuan-feng, that people with the incurable illness had an average life expectancy of 18. “I felt like a brand new self waking up this morning. It’s been...South China Morning Post
Business6d agoGuangzhou reclaims crown as China’s busiest airport after US$8 billion mega expansionGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport has reclaimed its position as China’s busiest airport, handling more than 67 million passenger trips in the first nine months of 2026 following a major expansion last year, the municipal government announced. The airport overtook Shanghai Pudong International Airport, which handled 66.58 million passenger trips during the same period, official data showed. Baiyun had fallen behind Pudong in 2024 and 2025. The expansion took half a decade to complete and...South China Morning Post
World6d agoFar from home, close to grief: why millions of Filipino migrants dread UndasFor over three decades, Dolores Balladares Pelaez has lived and worked in Hong Kong without once returning to the Philippines for Undas, the annual two-day observance honouring the dead. This year, she is arranging prayers from afar for her late father and four siblings, but will once again miss the gathering back home. On Thursday morning, the 56-year-old domestic helper called her mother and niece in Laguna province to discuss hiring a prayer leader to visit the family home. Her sisters-in-law...South China Morning Post
World6d agoDoomslayer: Poverty, Nuclear Waste, Hepatitis B TreatmentSign up for our newsletter to receive these posts in your inbox. Economics & Development There’s a common misconception that the substantial long-term decline in global poverty shows up only when poverty is measured against a very low income cutoff, such as the World Bank’s $3-a-day extreme poverty threshold. Our World in Data recently produced […] The post Doomslayer: Poverty, Nuclear Waste, Hepatitis B Treatment appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
Politics6d agoHow were the States formed and how has the Indian map changed since 1947?The last transformation of the Indian map happened in 2019 with the creation of the Union Territories of J&K and LadakhThe Hindu
World6d agoHeidi Klum dresses up as her own hand for HalloweenThe German model, a huge fan of the tradition, spent hours on the process, which she showed on her Instagram profile amidst fake guts and blood.El País
Politics6d agoClear skies after Arnab cyclone expected to ensure decent poll percentage in North Andhra districtsAs many as 229 polling stations have been set up across 62 divisions in the Fort City.The Hindu
Business6d ago3 Hong Kong Chinese-language newspapers raise retail prices by HK$3Three Chinese-language newspapers in Hong Kong have raised their retail prices by HK$3 (40 US cents) this month, marking the first sector-wide adjustment in two years. Ming Pao’s price rise took effect on Sunday, increasing its single-copy price from HK$12 to HK$15, up 25 per cent. Two financial broadsheets will follow suit on Monday. The Hong Kong Economic Times (HKET) will raise its price from HK$12 to HK$15, while the Hong Kong Economic Journal (HKEJ) will increase its price by 20 per cent...South China Morning Post
Politics6d agoIndia’s Congress Party Plans Mass Protest in New DelhiTens of thousands gathered in India’s capital in a clamor of banging drums, chants and billowing flags, with participants from across the country.NYT World
Politics6d agoICE officer accused of intentionally striking man expected to surrender on MondayThe officer was indicted by a grand jury in Houston.ABC News
World6d agoWembanyama scores 43 points and 6 blocks, guiding Spurs to a 121-111 triumph over TimberwolvesEl conjunto texano, liderado por una estrella con 43 puntos, superó a sus rivales para sumar su cuarto triunfo al hilo en casa. El equipo visitante, afectado por bajas clave, no logró contener el ataque local, a pesar de los esfuerzos de su jugador destacado.Clarín
Conflict6d agoUkrainian evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunite with familyStarved and exhausted residents of Oleshky arrive in Ukraine after months of isolation, but some stay behind.Al Jazeera [en]
World6d ago2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival Opens in Yonglian Village, Zhangjiagang, JiangsuZHANGJIAGANG, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival opened on October 30 in Yonglian Village, Nanfeng Town, Zhangjiagang, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, bringing communities together to celebrate the culture of the river that connects… The post 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival Opens in Yonglian Village, Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu appeared first on Diario Palm Beach.diariopalmbeach · united states of america
World6d ago2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival Opens in Yonglian Village, Zhangjiagang, JiangsuZHANGJIAGANG, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival opened on October 30 in Yonglian Village, Nanfeng Town, Zhangjiagang, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, bringing communities together to celebrate the culture of the river that connects them. The…courier-tribune · united states of america
World6d ago2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival Opens in Yonglian Village, Zhangjiagang, JiangsuZHANGJIAGANG, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival opened on October 30 in Yonglian Village, Nanfeng Town, Zhangjiagang, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, bringing communities together to celebrate the culture of the river that connects them. The…jdnews · united states of america
World6d ago2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival Opens in Yonglian Village, Zhangjiagang, JiangsuZHANGJIAGANG, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival opened on October 30 in Yonglian Village, Nanfeng Town, Zhangjiagang, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, bringing communities together to celebrate the culture of the river that connects them. The…fltimes · united states of america
World6d ago2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival Opens in Yonglian Village, Zhangjiagang, JiangsuZHANGJIAGANG, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival opened on October 30 in Yonglian Village, Nanfeng Town, Zhangjiagang, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, bringing communities together to celebrate the culture of the river that connects them. The festival is jointly hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Jiangsu Provincial Committee, the […]nynewsly · united states of america
World6d ago2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival Opens in Yonglian Village, Zhangjiagang, JiangsuZHANGJIAGANG, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival opened on October 30 in Yonglian Village, Nanfeng Town, Zhangjiagang, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, bringing communities together to celebrate the culture of the river that connects them. The…cumberlink · united states of america
World6d ago2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival Opens in Yonglian Village, Zhangjiagang, JiangsuZHANGJIAGANG, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Yangtze River Culture Festival opened on October 30 in Yonglian Village, Nanfeng Town, Zhangjiagang, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, bringing communities together to celebrate the culture of the river that connects them. The…thetimesnews · united states of america