Indian-origin star Bodhana Sivanandan shatters Judit Polgar’s 38-year-old record
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Why Hong Kong should rethink premiums for private recreation clubs
Private recreation leases have a long and contentious history in Hong Kong. Complaints about the inequity of granting land leases to private clubs at a nominal premium for the exclusive enjoyment of a…
Taiwan shuts schools and grounds flights as Typhoon Champi brushes by
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- Taiwan shut down schools and offices and grounded hundreds of flights as Typhoon Champi brushed by the island Friday, packing s
- Schools and offices closed in Taiwan as Typhoon Champi passed by.
- Typhoon winds peaked at 298 kph (185 mph) before weakening to 155 kph (96 mph).
- Over 2,600 residents evacuated from vulnerable mountainous areas.
Danger, death and devotion: Japan’s festivals face crisis after fatal accidents
Japan’s centuries-old festivals are facing renewed scrutiny after a series of fatal accidents in recent weeks, raising questions over how communities can preserve their cultural traditions without putting lives at risk.
Massive Blackout Hits Russian-Occupied Crimea After Drone Attacks
A massive blackout struck Russian-occupied Crimea overnight following reported drone attacks on energy infrastructure. Monitoring channels reported disabled substations and widespread outages, while Russian-installed officials confirmed disruptions in Sevastopol.
