Cathay Pacific CEO Resigns After Beijing Pressure
HONG KONG — The CEO of Cathay Pacific Airways, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent companies, resigned Friday following pressure by Beijing on the carrier over participation by some of its employees in anti-government protests.
China Responds to Trump’s Remarks on Hong Kong
BEIJING — China on Friday responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks concerning the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR).
Baby Dugong Marium Dies from Ingesting Plastic
TRANG — A baby dugong who had become a national darling due to cute clips has died from ingesting plastic.
While vets initially thought six-month-old...
2 in 5 Thais Accept Begpackers, Survey Says
BANGKOK — Despite widespread online outrage against tourists busking on the streets of Asia, a survey has found that nearly half of Thais have...
Police Raid UFO Sighting Hotspot For Suspected Forest Encroachment
NAKHON SAWAN — Police are investigating whether a meditation center known for UFO sightings is encroaching on protected forests, after dual raids on Thursday...
Thailand Still Hub of Global Sex Trafficking Rings: UN
BANGKOK — Thailand continues to be a major center of global sex trafficking rings that extend to countries as far flung as Japan, Morocco...
Scientists Confirm July Set New Global Heat Record
BERLIN — July was the hottest month measured on Earth since records began in 1880, the latest in a long line of peaks that...
Russian Pilot Safely Lands Jetliner Disabled by Bird Strike
MOSCOW — A Russian pilot whose passenger jet lost power in both engines after colliding with a flock of gulls shortly after takeoff Thursday...
Hong Kong Police: Not Aware of Any Military Plans by China
HONG KONG — Three senior Hong Kong police officers said Thursday that they are not aware of any plans for Chinese forces to join...
No Terror Incidents in Xinjiang for Three Years, China Says
BEIJING — No terrorist incidents have occurred in Xinjiang for nearly three years since the education and training started, and the overall situation in society continues to be stable, according to a white paper published Friday.
