Cold weather is expected in Hong Kong tonight and tomorrow morning as the observatory issued this year’s first Cold Weather Warning on Saturday. Under the influence of the winter monsoon, the minimum temperature tonight and tomorrow morning will be about 12 degrees Celsius in the urban areas, and a couple of degrees lower in the New Territories. The weather will be mainly cloudy and cold with one or two light rain patches. The temperature felt by the body will be lower than the actual air temperature. They should not light fires indoors as a means to keep warm.

TEL AVIV, Israel: Israel on Saturday mourned the deaths of three Gaza hostages killed when troops mistook them for a threat, with the military expressing remorse over a "tragic" incident that sparked protests in the western city of Tel Aviv. "During combat in Shejaiya, the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) mistakenly identified three Israeli hostages as a threat and, as a result, fired toward them and the hostages were killed," IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari said. "All of Israel is grieving their loss," he said, while the White House called the incident a "tragic mistake." 'More careful'But the hostages' deaths have heightened already fierce scrutiny of how Israel is conducting its ground and air assault on Gaza. Since the war began, a trickle of aid has been squeezed into Gaza through the Rafah crossing with Egypt.

BEIJING: China on Saturday issued a low-temperature alert, warning that the mercury could drop to historic lows in some areas of the East Asian country, a day after President Xi Jinping urged "all-out efforts" to ensure safety. LET IT SNOW A snow-covered section of the Great Wall of China at Shuiguan, north of the capital Beijing, is seen after snow fell overnight on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. The country's meteorological authorities on Saturday morning issued a low-temperature warning that forecasted a cold wave across "the greater part" of China that will last until Tuesday. Facing "high disaster risks" posed by the impending cold spell, "Xi said close attention must be paid to the disaster prevention and relief work," Xinhua reported. The freezing temperatures follow a summer of record heat and devastating flooding in northern China, as climate experts warn of an increased risk of extreme weather caused by global warming.

Beautifully BrokenI am forgotten as though I were dead; I have become like broken pottery. Digging up broken shards of pottery, we felt as though we were touching history. After an extended time, we were led to a workstation where those broken pieces — from huge vases shattered long, long ago — were being put back together. Those artisans reconstructing centuries-old broken pottery were a beautiful representation of the God who loves to fix broken things. The song describes him as being broken down by danger, enemies, and despair.

Sara Duterte takes on 'caretaker' duty as Marcos heads to JapanVice President Sara Duterte gives a speech during the Philippine Councilors League-Iloilo Chapter year-end assembly at SMX, Davao City. MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte steps in as a "caretaker" while President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. attends the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – Japan Commemorative Summit in Tokyo. "The Vice President will discharge her duties and will preside as Chairperson of the Executive Committee meetings in Davao City during the official travel abroad of President Marcos from December 15 to 18," said the Office of the Vice President in a statement this Saturday. "She will hold office in DepEd NEAP Davao and OVP Davao Satellite office." Marcos left for Japan last Friday for the three-day summit, a meeting which will commemorate the "50 years of friendship and cooperation" between the ASEAN region and the north Asian country.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Mrs. Yuko Kishida welcome President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos at the Akasaka Palace Moto-Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo during the reception at the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)-Japan Friendship and Cooperation on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Video by PPA PoolGet the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Dr Lee Foo Khong from Ocean Park Hong Kong. Mr Lell Luk from Ocean Park Hong Kong. Previous NextOcean Park Hong Kong brought forth a delightful female cownose ray (viviparous ray) into the world through the world’s first successful artificial insemination (AI) procedure this April. Ocean Park said the breeding program for cownose rays holds immense significance, given the challenges to the oceans and the growing threats to aquatic biodiversity. Ocean Park is also mulling to extend the breeding programs to other elasmobranchs.

Teamed up with Make-A-Wish®, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) hosted Summer Snow Day Wishes celebration at the immersive new land World of Frozen today. They are among the approximately 130 guests traveling from local Make-A-Wish affiliates from Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines and Taiwan. For the first time ever, we are granting wishes from the Southeast Asia region at Hong Kong Disneyland,” said Dr Kevin Lau, Board Director of Make-A-Wish International. To grant wishes and make lifelong memories for Wish children living with critical illnesses and their families, HKDL will keep working with Make-A-Wish Hong Kong and other Make-A-Wish International affiliates. HKDL intends to contribute a total of HK$600,000 to the development of Make-A-Wish Hong Kong, including proceeds from the resort's recent "Wish Upon A Chocolate Cake" charity sales.

TOYOTA Motor Philippines Corp. (TMP) has signed a retail supply contract with TeaM Energy Corp. to provide power for its manufacturing plant in Santa Rosa, Laguna beginning December 26. Together with an existing 1.46-megawatt rooftop solar power system, the deal will allow TMP to achieve 100 percent renewable energy (RE) ratio. "This energy transition will neutralize TMP's Scope 2 Emissions, particularly the indirect carbon dioxide emissions from purchased electricity for manufacturing operations," TMP President Atsuhiro Okamoto said in a statement. In June 2022, Okamoto said the company planned to make its Santa Rosa production plant carbon-neutral by 2035. TMP created a carbon neutrality roadmap in 2021 under the pillars of renewable energy use and energy efficiency, which local dealers and suppliers supported.

COS introduces a curated edit of gifts for the holiday season and beyond. Seasonal red tones and metallic shine finishes blend seamlessly with winter neutrals and playful prints. Seasonal red tones and metallic shine finishes blend seamlessly with winter neutrals and playful prints. Soft winter jumpers, scarves and hats feature Good Cashmere Standard or recycled cashmere fibres alongside RWS wool and RMS Mohair styles. COS' festive gift edit is available now in stores and online globally.

Duterte absent again at second preliminary probe on grave threat rapsPresident Rodrigo Roa Duterte updates the nation on the government's efforts in addressing the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang on March 30, 2020. MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte once again missed the preliminary investigation into the grave threats complaint lodged against him by Rep. France Castro (ACT-Teachers). (Former President Duterte didn't arrive again. (Former President Duterte might have previously made those threats and disrespectful remarks, including red-tagging, in a casual or jesting manner. In his counter-affidavit, Duterte denied Castro’s accusations of grave threats, saying that he was only recounting a conversation with his daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte.

Philippines to study charter change for investment push — MarcosThe National Economic and Development Authority Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approves on Dec. 14, 2023 four high-impact projects, plans and policies crucial to the country’s social and economic transformation. MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday he has ordered a study on whether the country's constitution needed to be revised to draw more foreign investment. Guided by economic provisions from the constitution, Philippine law outrightly bans foreign equity in mass media and small-scale retail trade. "My primary interest is to try and make our country an investment-friendly place," Marcos said Friday, adding the study was at an early stage. House of Representatives Speaker Martin Romualdez -- the president's cousin -- has separately said he would push for changes to the economic provisions of the constitution next year.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with the Philippine delegation, arrives at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 to participate at the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)-Japan Friendship and Cooperation from December 15 to 18. Video by PPA Pool

A husband and wife got into a physical altercation over money on Thursday night in Tin Shui Wai and both were arrested. Yesterday night (Dec 14) at 9.30, a husband and wife got into a heated argument over a monetary issue, which gradually intensified. During the argument, the 41-year-old husband, surnamed Lok, slapped his wife twice, leading the 40-year-old wife, surnamed Wong, to attempt to contact the police for assistance. Lok was arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal intimidation, while Wong was arrested on suspicion of assault. Wong, who suffered from discomfort in her head, and her 67-year-old mother-in-law, also surnamed Wong, who suffered from chest pains, were taken to Tuen Mun hospital for medical attention.

The Philippines hosts the 2023 Asia Artist Awards (AAA), the largest gathering of Korean celebrities, at the jam-packed Philippine Arena in Bulacan on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. Among the AAA Grand Prize (Daesang) winners of the event from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. were SEVENTEEN BSS, Performance of the Year; Stray Kids, Stage of the Year; NewJeans, Song of the Year; NewJeans, Singer of the Year; and Lee Junho, Actor of the Year. Video by Iza IglesiasGet the latest newsdelivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy