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42 endangered live lizards seized at Hong Kong airport
A total of 42 endangered live lizards have been seized by customs officials at Hong Kong International Airport, the government said.NBC News - 12h -
Kong gone wrong: the animals misrepresented in movies
After news that a film course is to consider the depiction of donkeys, what other species have been portrayed in a poor light?. Donkeys have featured in many films, from the Eddie Murphy-voiced ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Hong Kong targets creation of rival to Euroclear
Authorities explore new Asian settlement house to boost global use of renminbiFinancial Times - 2d -
BYD’s share sale spotlights Hong Kong’s revival
The city is still the place to go for Chinese companies seeking capital and access to international investorsFinancial Times - 6h -
United flight makes emergency landing at Newark airport
A United Airlines flight headed to Nevada made an emergency landing at Newark Liberty International Airport to deal with a mechanical problem, according to the airline. It comes the day after a ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Minister backs expansion of airports as Gatwick decision looms
A decision is expected later this week on whether Gatwick airport has won permission to expand its operations.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Woman stung by scorpion at airport baggage claim
A passenger at Boston Logan was stung by a scorpion yesterday while retrieving her luggage in the baggage claim area of customs, according to police.ABC News - 2d -
Kabul airport bombing suspect arrives in US
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that the suspect accused of orchestrating the 2021 Kabul airport bombing arrived in the U.S. on Tuesday to face charges for developing a plot that killed 13 ...The Hill - 1d -
Kabul airport attack suspect faces U.S. judge
Mohammad Sharifullah, a suspect in connection to the 2021 Abbey Gate suicide bombing at the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, appeared in court after being extradited to the ...CBS News - 1d -
Hong Kong's main opposition party announces plan to dissolve
Once Hong Kong's largest opposition party, the Democratic Party has suffered since China's crackdown.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
How a Hong Kong Artist Got Fired From McDonald’s
Luke Ching has made a name for himself with creative campaigns to improve working conditions for menial laborers, even as the scope for political protests in the city has narrowed.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy party moves to disband
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party said late on Thursday it would start preparations to disband and wind up its affairs after a meeting of its leadership, amid a years-long national security crackdown in ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party says it will begin process of disbanding
Democratic party chair Lo Kin-hei would not comment on whether Beijing put pressure on members. Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party, which became an influential voice of opposition before ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Thames Water receives £7bn bid from Hong Kong’s CK Infrastructure
Deal would require debt-laden utility’s bondholders to take significant writedownsFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Hong Kong mulls basketball betting as finances fall short
Asian financial hub slashes civil service and property transaction tax to combat slowing economic growthFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Hong Kong stock exchange posts record profits after China stimulus
Listings and trading fees jumped in 2024 after Beijing’s moves to boost marketsFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Hong Kong’s ‘superman’ billionaire and the battle over the Panama Canal
The company founded by 96-year-old Li Ka-shing is caught up in Donald Trump’s complaints about China’s influenceFinancial Times - 6d -
Khalil Fong, Hong Kong Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 41
Singing in both Mandarin and English, he brought a soul and R&B sensibility to Chinese pop.The New York Times - 3d -
China’s $1 bubble tea chain soars 43% in Hong Kong debut
Mixue’s IPO, city’s biggest in year to date, highlights investor focus on China’s price-conscious consumersFinancial Times - 3d -
Hong Kong firm to sell stake in Panama ports amid Trump pressure
Deal with US finance giant BlackRock, valued at almost $23bn, comes amid push to curb perceived China influence. CK Hutchison Holdings, the Hong Kong -based logistics giant, announced plans to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Hong Kong democrat Jimmy Lai finishes testifying in national security trial
Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai finished testifying in court in a landmark national security trial where he stands accused of colluding with foreign forces and sedition.NBC News - 12h -
Man dies at Manchester airport after arrest by Border Force officers
Police watchdog is investigating death of 27-year-old who showed ‘unusual behaviour’ at security check. A 27-year-old man has died at Manchester airport after being arrested by Border Force ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Flight crew member detained at Boston airport before flight to Paris
A JetBlue pilot was arrested at Boston's Logan International Airport Thursday evening on a warrant out of another state, just before a flight to Paris, officials said.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
No passengers, planes or benefits. Pakistan's newest airport is a bit of a mystery
Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery, with no passengers and no planesABC News - Feb. 23 -
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WATCH: Southwest plane, jet narrowly avoid collision at Chicago's Midway Airport
The incident happened around 8:50 a.m. Tuesday and was captured on video by StreamTimeLive.The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Southwest Airlines plane aborts landing after close call at Chicago airport
A Southwest flight had to quickly abort its landing to avoid a potential collision with a private jet on the runway at Chicago's Midway Airport.CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Southwest plane narrowly avoids collision with jet at Chicago airport
Video captures the moment a Southwest Airlines plane attempted to land, narrowly missing a private jet on the runway. The NTSB and FAA are investigating the incident, stating that the Southwest ...NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Why a Southwest Airlines plane aborted landing on Chicago airport runway
A Southwest Airlines plane aborted landing at the Chicago Midway International Airport as a business jet crossed the runway. Todd Yeary, a former FAA air traffic control specialist, joins CBS News ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
Southwest flight nearly collides with jet at Chicago's Midway Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a near miss between a private jet and a Southwest Airlines plane Tuesday morning in Chicago.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
Flight from Boston aborts landing at D.C. airport to avoid plane
An American Airlines flight from Boston aborted its landing in Washington, D.C. Tuesday to avoid another plane.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Man caught hiding bags of cocaine under his wig at Colombia airport
A man headed to Amsterdam from Cartagena, Colombia, was arrested after police say they discovered around $10,000 worth of cocaine under his wig.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Video shows close call between plane, business jet at Chicago airport
As a Southwest plane coming from Omaha was about to touch down at Chicago Midway International Airport, the pilots pulled up and aborted the landing. Less than a half of a mile in front of them was ...CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Trump suggests pilot's license be suspended in close call at Chicago airport
President Trump suggested the business jet pilot who was involved in a near-miss at Chicago's Midway International Airport on Tuesday have his license suspended in a fiery post on social media. ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
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NTSB blames private jet's crew for near-miss at Chicago airport
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has pinned blame on the near-collision at a Chicago airport earlier this week on the crew of the private jet that passed in front of a ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
FedEx Plane Lands With Engine on Fire at Newark Airport After Bird Strike
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs the airport, said that the plane landed on Saturday morning and that there were no reported injuries.The New York Times - 5d -
Woman stung by scorpion while getting luggage at Boston's Logan Airport
A woman was taken to a hospital Sunday night after a scorpion stung her at Boston Logan International Airport.NBC News - 3d -
FAA investigating multiple false collision warnings on flights approaching DC airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday it is investigating multiple false collision warnings on flights approaching Reagan Washington National Airport. In an emailed statement sent ...The Hill - 3d -
Flights to D.C. airport receive false collision alerts while landing
The FAA said that several flight crews inbound to the Reagan National Airport reported onboard alerts when no other aircraft were nearby.CBS News - 2d
