Business Day Taiwan shuts down as strong Typhoon Kong-rey makes landfall Taipei — Strong Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall on Taiwan’s east coast on Thursday, the largest storm by size to hit the island in nearly 30 years, closing financial markets, causing hundreds of fl... (photo: AP / Hualien County Fire Department via AP)
Wtop At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever TOKYO (AP) — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle ... (photo: WN / RTayco)
Asiatimes The nations on the brink of going nuclear Following Israel’s October 26, 2024, attack on Iranian energy facilities, Iran vowed to respond with “all available tools,” sparking fears it could soon produce a nuclear weapon to pose a more c... (photo: Creative Commons / Hamed Saber) IranIsraelMiddle EastPhotos
Business Day Asian shares battle amid Chinese weakness Singapore — Asia shares eased on Wednesday due to weakness in China, as investors brace for a tightly contested US election that could have huge ramifications for the w... (photo: AP / Eugene Hoshiko) AsiaChinaGlobal TradingPhotos
