Escaping police custody by swapping identities seems like a plot straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster, but police in Hong Kong are on the hunt for a suspect who did just that.Story Published at: April 13, 2023 at 05:22AM
Drugs suspect escapes Hong Kong court by switching wristbands with another man
‘Historic moment’: India’s first underwater metro route completes maiden run
Flowers, a coconut and a round of cheers were part of the celebrations following the inaugural test run through India’s first underwater metro tunnel on Wednesday.Story Published at: April 13, 2023 at 06:14AM
Police investigating security breach around President Biden’s Northern Ireland visit after sensitive documents found in street
Police have launched an investigation after a document outlining details of US President Joe Biden’s trip to Northern Ireland was found on the street by a member of the public on Wednesday. Story Published at: April 13, 2023 at 03:55AM
Taiwan’s extraordinary 111-year-old forest railway gets a makeover
Snaking through the dense forests of Alishan, one of the tallest mountain ranges in Taiwan, the 111-year-old Alishan Forest Railway has long been a popular attraction for train fans. Story Published at: April 13, 2023 at 03:49AM
Vietnam sentences political activist to 6 years in prison for anti-state activities
A Hanoi court on Wednesday sentenced a prominent Vietnamese political activist to six years in prison for conducting anti-state activities, his lawyer said, in a case that has raised international concerns over the communist country’s treatment of dissidents.Story Published at: April 13, 2023 at 04:19AM
Living standards are still falling in Japan. That’s a recipe for more stagnation
Japan’s workers still aren’t getting paid enough to keep up with rising prices. That’s hurting living standards and creating a major headache for the country’s new central bank chief as he marks his first week on the job.Story Published at: April 13, 2023 at 03:46AM
Mexico investigates migration chief over deadly fire in detention center
Mexican authorities are investigating the head of the country’s immigration agency, in the wake of last month’s deadly fire in a migrant detention center that killed at least 38 people and left dozens injured.Story Published at: April 13, 2023 at 12:41AM
Brazil-China dealmaking sends a message to Washington
As Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives in China today, his visit marks Brazil’s return to the diplomatic stage among the Global South — but also reveals a growing distance from geopolitical questions preoccupying the West.Story Published at: April 12, 2023 at 07:25PM
Inside Al-Aqsa, Muslims say they’re losing control of the holy site
On the grounds of the Al-Aqsa complex, one of the most revered places in Islam and Judaism, a delicate balance that governs this holy site is under strain. Story Published at: April 12, 2023 at 04:40PM
Shares in Regal Cinemas’ owner hit all-time low
Cineworld’s stock plummeted 36% Tuesday afternoon to an all-time low after the company said it had filed a plan to reorganize its business and shareholders would not recover any of their funds. Story Published at: April 11, 2023 at 01:39PM