Two killed after cargo plane veers off runway while landing in Hong Kong
A cargo aircraft skidded off a Hong Kong runway and collided with a security patrol car before both fell into the sea early Monday, killing the two people in the car, authorities said. The plane's four crew members were unhurt. The Boeing 747, flown by Turkey-based ACT Airlines, was landing at Hong Kong International Airport around 3:50 a.m. on arrival from Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The aircraft was being operated under lease by Emirates, a long-haul carrier based in Dubai
CA urges IFAD to create social business fund for young agri-entrepreneurs in Bangladesh
Dr. Yunus made the proposal during a meeting with IFAD President Alvaro Lario on the sidelines of the World Food Forum in Rome, Italy. Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Sunday (October 12) urged the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to establish a social business fund aimed at supporting young agricultural entrepreneurs, women, farmers, and food processors in Bangladesh. Dr. Yunus made the proposal during a meeting with IFAD President Alvaro Lario on th
Six dead, three hospitalized after drinking spurious alcohol in Chuadanga
Locals allege that illegal homemade alcohol has been sold in the area for years and blame inadequate enforcement for the tragedy. Six people have died and three remain hospitalized after consuming spurious alcohol in Dingdeh Bazar of Shankarchandra Union, Chuadanga Sadar Upazila, local officials said. The deaths, reported between Saturday and Sunday, involved low-income workers, including van pullers, mill workers, and fish traders. Police warned that the toll could rise as
Takaichi poised to become Japan's first female PM after winning LDP poll
Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday was elected the first female president of the Liberal Democratic Party — and...
China's railway passenger trips set record with 23.13 million on National Day
China's railways handled a record 23.13 million passenger trips on Wednesday, the first day of the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn...
From skies to depths: China achieves breakthroughs in key sectors during 14th Five-Year Plan period
During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China has made significant breakthroughs in self-innovation and integrated...
CCTV reveals father’s brave act against Ashburton carjacking trio
CCTV has captured the terrifying moment a trio of criminals almost broke into a car with a family inside, including a two-year-old child,...
Natural disaster leaves village erased, and people missing
Over 1,100 evacuated but locals fear more than 100 still buried under debris as climate disaster strikes India’s Himalayan state of...
Man arrested in Kobe stabbing had been staying at hotel near victim’s home
A 35-year-old man who was arrested Friday in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old woman in Kobe had been staying at a...
Why China is advancing integrated development of Yangtze River Delta
With just four percent of China's land area, the Yangtze River Delta (YRD), which includes Shanghai and its three neighboring provinces...
