An extremely rowdy and possible dangerous Halloween could be in store in Hong Kong.
Thousands of anti-government protestors are getting ready to hit the streets in the party district of Lan Kwai Fong.
They plan on wearing banned face masks and fancy dresses as they continue to demand more independence from Beijing.
The demonstrators are expected to march from Causeway Bay shopping district through to Wan Chai before reaching the Peak above Central.
At least 5 dead, 6 missing after China chemical plant blast
An explosion at a chemical plant in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong killed at least five people, with 19 injured and six missing, the state-run Xinhua agency said late on Tuesday.
Gaza humanitarian group is a 'distraction' from what is needed, UN says
The work of a US-backed private humanitarian organisation tasked with distributing aid in Gaza is a distraction from what is needed, such as the opening of crossing points, a UN spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Nepali Sherpa scales Mount Everest for a record 31st time
Nepali Sherpa guide Kami Rita scaled Mount Everest for the 31st time on Tuesday, breaking the record he set last year.
Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital
A car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's Premier League soccer title on Monday, hospitalising 27 people, with two seriously injured.
3 injured in Russian attacks in Ukraine's south, officials says
Russian drone attacks injured three people in Ukraine's south and southeast overnight, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday.
The UAE Presidential Court has confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the start of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah on Wednesday, May 28.
Starting June 2, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority will require vehicle inspections at technical testing centres to be booked in advance using the RTA Dubai app or their website (www.rta.ae).
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has taken legal action against 30 domestic worker recruitment offices across the UAE following 89 confirmed violations in the first quarter of 2025.
