Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

Vietnam: Typhoon Kalmaegi Brings Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain to Central Region 2

Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in central Vietnam, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to regions already hit by recent floods. At least one person has died, several are missing, and homes and power lines were damaged. Flooding occurred in Dak Lak and thousands were evacuated as authorities remain on high alert for further floods and landslides.

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRENCH POLYNESIA. AERIAL VIEW OF TETIAROA ATOLL. WILD AND AUTHENTIC, JUST 40 KM NORTH-EAST OF THE ISLAND OF TAHITI. DIVIDED INTO THIRTEEN MOTU (SMALL ISLETS), THE ROYAL FAMILIES OF TAHITI CAME HERE TO SEEK REFUGE. CAPTIVATED BY THE POLYNESIAN WAY OF LIFE, THE FAMOUS AMERICAN ACTOR MARLON BRANDO ACQUIRED THE ATOLL IN 1966, AFTER COMPLICATED NEGOTIATIONS, FOLLOWING THE FILMING OF THE REVOLTS OF THE BOUNTY. FAR FROM HOLLYWOOD, HE SETTLED THERE FROM 1970 TO 1990, WITH HIS POLYNESIAN PARTNER TARITA, AND SPENT SEVERAL MONTHS A YEAR ON HIS LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE IN THE GREATEST POVERTY. IN 1999, TOGETHER WITH RICHARD BAILEY, A LEADING FIGURE IN THE LUXURY HOTEL INDUSTRY, HE BEGAN TO THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE SMALL ECOLODGE, THE LAGOON AND HOW TETIAROA COULD BECOME A CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. WHEN BRANDO DIED IN 2004, THE PROJECT TOOK ITS COURSE, RESPECTING THE ACTOR'S WISHES AND COMMITMENT. TEN YEARS LATER, THE BRANDO OPENED ON MOTU ONETAHI: THE RESORT IS A MODEL OF INTEGRA

Illustration - Aerial View of France

Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRENCH POLYNESIA. AERIAL VIEW OF TETIAROA ATOLL. WILD AND AUTHENTIC, JUST 40 KM NORTH-EAST OF THE ISLAND OF TAHITI. DIVIDED INTO THIRTEEN MOTU (SMALL ISLETS), THE ROYAL FAMILIES OF TAHITI CAME HERE TO SEEK REFUGE. CAPTIVATED BY THE POLYNESIAN WAY OF LIFE, THE FAMOUS AMERICAN ACTOR MARLON BRANDO ACQUIRED THE ATOLL IN 1966, AFTER COMPLICATED NEGOTIATIONS, FOLLOWING THE FILMING OF THE REVOLTS OF THE BOUNTY. FAR FROM HOLLYWOOD, HE SETTLED THERE FROM 1970 TO 1990, WITH HIS POLYNESIAN PARTNER TARITA, AND SPENT SEVERAL MONTHS A YEAR ON HIS LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE IN THE GREATEST POVERTY. IN 1999, TOGETHER WITH RICHARD BAILEY, A LEADING FIGURE IN THE LUXURY HOTEL INDUSTRY, HE BEGAN TO THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE SMALL ECOLODGE, THE LAGOON AND HOW TETIAROA COULD BECOME A CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. WHEN BRANDO DIED IN 2004, THE PROJECT TOOK ITS COURSE, RESPECTING THE ACTOR'S WISHES AND COMMITMENT. TEN YEARS LATER, THE BRANDO OPENED ON MOTU ONETAHI: THE RESORT IS A MODEL OF INTEGRA

CHINA-BEIJING-LIANGMA RIVER-FRANCE-PARIS-SEINE RIVER-LIFE (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-LIANGMA RIVER-FRANCE-PARIS-SEINE RIVER-LIFE (CN)

(230713) -- BEIJING, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman poses for photos by the Liangma River in Beijing, capital of China, June 15, 2023. The Seine River, the second largest river in France, meanders through the heart of Paris. Flowing from west to east, it divides the city into the iconic "Left Bank" and "Right Bank". The Left Bank is defined by an artistic ambiance, adorned with cafes, theaters, and bookstores, creating a haven for the literary circle and a cultural paradise. On the other hand, the Right Bank houses prestigious landmarks such as the Louvre, the former royal palace, and the Elysee Palace, the current presidential residence, establishing itself as the political center of Paris. Beijing's Liangma River used to be a place where caravans would cleanse and refresh their horses before entering the city. Originating from the moat of Beijing, it flows from west to east, eventually merging into the Ba River. The Liangma River traverses diverse areas, including foreign embassies, international hotel

Yurakucho, the new shoppers' paradise in downtown Tokyo

Yurakucho, the new shoppers' paradise in downtown Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Yurakucho, the once drab adjunct to the ritzy Ginza shopping district in downtown Tokyo, is now emerging as a shoppers' paradise rivaling the best in town. Opposite the trendy entrance to JR Yurakucho station, across a square with a concentric design, stands the newly opened 21-story ITOCiA complex, which houses the Marui department store on the first to eighth floors. The ITOCiA complex provides office space on upper floors and restaurants and a movie theater in an annex. Popular Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is located in the basement level. The 12-story Marronnier Gate shopping mall opened Sept. 1 near the ITOCiA complex and the luxury Peninsula Tokyo hotel also opened the same day.

Remains of bomb-laden car shown to press

Remains of bomb-laden car shown to press

MOMBASA, Kenya - The remains of a bomb-laden car that rammed into the lobby of the Israeli-owned Paradise Hotel in Mombasa, Kenya and exploded on Nov. 28, is shown to the press Dec. 1. The suicide bombing killed an estimated 16 people -- 10 Kenyans, three Israelis and three people who were reported to have been in the car.

15 killed in Kenya hotel

15 killed in Kenya hotel

MOMBASA, Kenya - The gate of the Paradise Hotel in Mombasa, Kenya, collapsed Nov. 28 when a bomb-laden car rammed into the lobby of the Israeli-owned hotel catering mainly to Israeli visitors.

Remains of bomb-laden car shown to press

Remains of bomb-laden car shown to press

MOMBASA, Kenya - The remains of a bomb-laden car that rammed into the lobby of the Israeli-owned Paradise Hotel in Mombasa, Kenya and exploded on Nov. 28, is shown to the press Dec. 1. The suicide bombing killed an estimated 16 people -- 10 Kenyans, three Israelis and three people who were reported to have been in the car. (Kyodo)

Hotel Paradise (1995)

Hotel Paradise (1995)

Theresa Russell, Vincent D'Onofrio Characters: ,The Naked Stranger Film: Hotel Paradise (1994) Director: Nicolas Roeg 20 October 1995 Date: 20 October 1995

Yurakucho, the new shoppers' paradise in downtown Tokyo

Yurakucho, the new shoppers' paradise in downtown Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Yurakucho, the once drab adjunct to the ritzy Ginza shopping district in downtown Tokyo, is now emerging as a shoppers' paradise rivaling the best in town. Opposite the trendy entrance to JR Yurakucho station, across a square with a concentric design, stands the newly opened 21-story ITOCiA complex, which houses the Marui department store on the first to eighth floors. The ITOCiA complex provides office space on upper floors and restaurants and a movie theater in an annex. Popular Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is located in the basement level. The 12-story Marronnier Gate shopping mall opened Sept. 1 near the ITOCiA complex and the luxury Peninsula Tokyo hotel also opened the same day. (Kyodo)

15 killed in Kenya hotel

15 killed in Kenya hotel

MOMBASA, Kenya - The gate of the Paradise Hotel in Mombasa, Kenya, collapsed Nov. 28 when a bomb-laden car rammed into the lobby of the Israeli-owned hotel catering mainly to Israeli visitors. (Kyodo)