Thousands rush to climb Australia's Uluru ahead of ban, Lifestyle News,Thousands of people are rushing to climb Australia's Uluru, ignoring the calls of indigenous people to stay off what they consider a sacred monolith, before the ascent is permanently banned at the end of the month. Visi
Drenched in purple, South Korean islands draw tourists, Asia News,SHINAN, South Korea – Dressed all in purple, bent-over women held long rakes aloft as they walked in a line to a lavender field to carry out some pruning on an island in southwest South Korea. Inspired by their native balloon flower,
Hanoi's colonial-era railway doubles as selfie hotspot, Travel News,In the heart of Hanoi's busy Old Quarter, French-built railroad tracks have become a hotspot for tourists seeking the perfect Instagram selfie, and for cafe owners serving up hot coffee and cold beer. Though picturesque, t
Toxic gases from Indonesian volcano sends 30 to hospital , Asia News,JAKARTA – An Indonesian volcano belched thick clouds of sulphuric gas on Wednesday (March 21), sending 30 people to hospital and prompting the closure of the popular tourist and mining site.Nearly 200 people living on the slopes of
Coronavirus: Vietnam says contagion 'under control' in virus epicentre but has spread elsewhere, Asia News,HANOI – A new coronavirus outbreak in Vietnam spread to two more provinces on Wednesday (Aug 5), the country's Health Minister said, as the Covid-19 task force declared the conta
Paris police shoot man dead after he kills 4 officers, World News,PARIS – A man wielding a knife stabbed and killed four officers at the police headquarters in Paris yesterday, before being shot dead. The premises were cordoned off after the lunchtime attack in the historic centre of Paris, usually
'Kung Fu' red pandas settle into new Laos sanctuary, Asia News,Munching on bamboo and lazing under a fan spraying cooling mist, \”Jackie Chan\” is in a relaxed mood, one of three red pandas once destined for the exotic wildlife trade but now instead settling into a new home in a leafy Laos s
Hong Kong orders bars to close as it ramps up social distancing, Asia News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong has ordered pubs and bars to close for two weeks from 6 pm (1000 GMT) on Friday as the financial hub steps up social distancing restrictions and joins cities around the world in the battle to halt the sp
