Hong Kong TheStarsHub — An American politician has been arrested in Hong Kong for carrying a gun into the city, according to a charge sheet seen by TheStarsHub, in what he has called an “honest mistake.” Washington state senator Jeff Wilson was arrested on Saturday at Hong Kong International Airport and charged with possession of … Read more
Hong Kong TheStarsHub — New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has been criticized for bringing a backup plane on his visit to China this week, with opposition leaders pointing to excess planet-warming emissions created in the middle of the climate crisis. The use of a second aircraft was due to frequent reliability issues with the … Read more
Seoul TheStarsHub — For a country with the world’s lowest fertility rate – one that has spent hundreds of billions of dollars trying to encourage women to have more babies – the idea of barring children from places like cafes and restaurants might seem a little counterproductive. But in South Korea, “no-kids zones” have become … Read more
TheStarsHub — Authorities in New Zealand have arrested a suspect in relation to a fire at a hostel that killed at least six people on Tuesday. The man has been charged with two counts of arson, but police say they have not ruled out “further, more serious charges in relation to the deaths at the … Read more
TheStarsHub — A local entrepreneur in the Japanese tourist destination of Nara has developed an alternative to plastic shopping bags, to protect the town’s sacred deer. Hidetoshi Matsukawa, who works for Nara-ism, a souvenir wholesale agent, told TheStarsHub he heard last year that the deer, which roam the city’s park, were dying after ingesting plastic … Read more
TheStarsHub — The island nation of Sri Lanka is now open to tourists from all countries. Sri Lanka Minister of Tourism Prasanna Ranatunga made the official announcement during a press conference on Thursday, confirming they would reopen the country’s borders from January 21. Both of the country’s international airports reopened on the same day. “The … Read more
Editor’s Note: Coronavirus cases remain high across the globe. Health officials caution that travel increases your chances of getting and spreading the virus. Staying home is the best way to stem transmission. Below is information on what to know if you still plan to travel, last updated on September 27. TheStarsHub — If you’re planning … Read more
Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, TheStarsHub Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. TheStarsHub — International travelers have been flocking back to the popular resort island of Bali as the Covid pandemic … Read more
TheStarsHub — When a tourist at a Tibetan hotel noticed a foul smell in his room and asked to move, little could he have guessed he would get caught up in a murder investigation. The traveler spent half a day in the room wondering where the smell was coming from and initially suspected either the … Read more