6 d. ago Russian drone strike kills 1 near Kyiv amid flurry of peace talks

A Russian drone attack has killed one person and wounded 11 on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital, the regional governor said on Sunday. Mykola Kalashnyk, the Kyiv regional governor, reported “another enemy drone attack” and said rescuers were evacuating residents of a high-rise building and firefighting was ongoing. “Unfortunately, as a result of the enemy attack on Vyshgorod, one person was killed and 11 were wounded. Among them is one child,” Kalashnyk wrote on social media. The latest...

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2 w. ago Man arrested for allegedly urging Hongkongers to boycott Legco election

Hong Kong national security police have arrested a man on suspicion of posting social media messages urging others not to vote or to cast invalid ballots in next month’s Legislative Council election. Police said on Tuesday they first detected a suspicious account in September last year that repeatedly published messages deemed to have seditious intent, including inciting hatred and contempt against the government, judiciary and law enforcement agencies. Superintendent Chan On-ming of the...

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2 w. ago Japan On High Alert As China Urges Citizens To Avoid Travel Amid Escalating Security Concerns And Political Strife

Japan On High Alert As China Urges Citizens To Avoid Travel Amid Escalating Security Concerns And Political Strife  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago China’s Ministry Of Culture And Tourism Warns Citizens Against Traveling To Japan Due To Escalating Security Threats And Political Unrest

China’s Ministry Of Culture And Tourism Warns Citizens Against Traveling To Japan Due To Escalating Security Threats And Political Unrest  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago Hong Kong issues Japan travel warning citing rise in attacks on Chinese citizens

Hong Kong authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and prioritise personal safety in Japan, citing a rise in attacks against Chinese citizens in the country. The appeal from the Security Bureau on Saturday was issued a day after Beijing told Chinese citizens to avoid travel to Japan. “Since mid-2025, there has been an increasing trend of attack incidents against Chinese citizens in Japan,” the bureau’s updated travel alert said. “The government reminds Hong Kong residents who intend...

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2 w. ago Hongkongers living in mainland China urged to vote in coming Legco election

Hongkongers living in mainland China have been urged to vote in the coming Legislative Council election, with authorities planning to set up a special polling station at the newly opened airport terminal. The Hong Kong government’s Beijing office on Saturday held a briefing on election arrangements and the role of the legislature in Beijing, encouraging voters on the mainland to return to the city to cast their votes. Amy Yuen Wai-yin, acting director of the office, said the airport polling...

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3 w. ago Hongkongers urged to secure travel insurance as bear attacks rise in Japan

Hongkongers visiting Japan should purchase adequate travel insurance, remain vigilant and avoid entering sealed-off areas known for bear attacks, or they may risk losing their coverage, tourism industry leaders have warned. The warnings came after a rise in bear attacks in Japan over the weekend, prompting the closure of popular destinations known for autumn foliage and hot springs, including Senshu Park in Akita Prefecture and the tourist village of Shirakawa-go in Gifu Prefecture. Chan...

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