Asia’s year in review: Who had it good — and who had it bad — in 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we take a look at the year that was in Asia and the Pacific region.
Booking, Agoda or Expedia? A review of 200,000 hotel searches shows which has the best rates
RatePunk’s data showed that Agoda had the lowest hotel rates in Asia and Middle East, while Booking.com had the best rates in Europe, and Priceline in the U.S.
UN says more than 1 in 4 people in Gaza are starving because of war
More than half a million people in Gaza — a quarter of the population — are starving, according to a report Thursday by the U.N. and other agencies that highlights the humanitarian crisis caused by Israel’s bombardment and siege on the territory in res…
Apple has stopped selling some Apple Watches on its website because of patent dispute
“Following December 24, 2023, Apple no longer sells Apple Watch units in the United States with the ability to measure blood oxygen,” a new message reads.
Boeing hands over first 787 Dreamliner to China since 2019
Boeing hasn’t delivered an aircraft from its factories directly to a Chinese airline since 2019.
Container rates hit $10,000 as ocean freight inflation soars in Red Sea crisis
With 158 vessels carrying $105 billion in ocean cargo avoiding the Red Sea amid Houthis’ attacks, freight prices are soaring.
Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy protection, lists more than $100 million in debts
Rudy Giuliani served as the lead campaign lawyer for Donald Trump on the heels of Trump’s 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden.
A lone gunman opens fire in a Prague university, killing 15 people and injuring 24
A gunman opened fire in a university building in downtown Prague, killing at least 15 and injuring more than 20 in the Czech Republic’s worst mass shooting.
Unexpected Eurotunnel strike disrupts train traffic under Channel
Thousands of travelers were stranded at the Gare du Nord high-speed train terminal in Paris.
Coinbase secures crypto license in France, pushing deeper in Europe amid rift with the SEC
France’s AMF watchdog gave Coinbase a virtual asset service provider approval, which is effectively a green light to operate crypto services in the country.
