Firecracker injuries now over 100: Philippine health department
In a report released on Sunday, the DOH revealed that it has monitored 112 cases since Dec. 21, about 26 percent lower than the same period last year.
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One year after Jeju Air disaster, families still wait for answers
For bereaved families, grief is compounded by the search for truth.
‘No senior should go through this’: Singaporean, 71, has jaw reconstruction surgery after accident
Despite a decline in path accidents since 2019, PMD-related injuries, especially rib and head fractures, continue, disproportionately affecting the elderly and young adults.
Hong Kong fire death toll climbs to 161
Police Commissioner said it’s possible that the number of fatalities may rise further as DNA tests are still ongoing, adding that the identities of all six missing individuals,…
Vietnamese graduate’s death renews scrutiny of Korea’s visa rules
Tu Anh, 25, was found dead in the yard of a car parts factory in Daegu on Oct. 28 after falling from the building while hiding during a workplace crackdown by immigration…
Dense fog triggers vehicle pile-ups across India’s Uttar Pradesh
In Agra, the iconic Taj Mahal was hidden under thick mist for the first time this season, with visibility reduced to less than 10 meters, leaving tourists unable to see the…
‘My daughter keeps asking where’s grandma’: Son mourns Indonesian helper’s death in Hong Kong fire
More than 3,000km away in a village in Central Java, Indonesia, the family of domestic helper Darwati is still waiting to receive her remains so they can begin to say a proper…
Hundreds of stalls gutted in fire at Jakarta’s largest wholesale market
Vendors and nearby residents fled in panic as thick smoke billowed across the market complex, serving as Jakarta’s main hub for fruit and vegetable distribution, with at least…
A fire, a test, a display of governance: Hong Kong’s response under ‘one country, two systems’
Through efficient and decisive emergency efforts and compassionate, meticulous follow-up arrangements, Hong Kong has demonstrated that human life comes first.
Hong Kong blaze: 1-year mental support scheme launched for bereaved families
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority will train the staff of relevant social service organisations by enhancing their knowledge of and skills in responding to reactions and stress…