US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose 2

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, but authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

US: Somersville Fire Prompts Evacuations in Antioch, California 2

A brush fire erupted in Antioch, California, prompting evacuations on Wednesday, June 18. The fire, dubbed the Somersville Fire, started just after 7:00 p.m. near Somersville Road and quickly spread to over 200 acres. Fire authorities issued evacuation warnings for residents in the area, though the warnings were later lifted.

Japan, China, S. Korea tourism ministerial meeting in Kobe

Japan, China, S. Korea tourism ministerial meeting in Kobe

Japanese Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Tetsuo Saito (C), China's Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Zhang Zheng (L) and South Korean Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Yu In Chon hold up their joint declaration at a trilateral tourism ministerial meeting in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, on Sept. 11, 2024.

Japan, China, S. Korea tourism ministerial meeting in Kobe

Japan, China, S. Korea tourism ministerial meeting in Kobe

Japanese Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Tetsuo Saito (C), China's Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Zhang Zheng (L) and South Korean Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Yu In Chon hold up their joint declaration at a trilateral tourism ministerial meeting in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, on Sept. 11, 2024.

Japan, S. Korea tourism ministers

Japan, S. Korea tourism ministers

Japanese Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Tetsuo Saito (R) and South Korean Culture and Tourism Minister Yu In Chon shake hands ahead of their talks in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, on Sept. 10, 2024.

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake – Aftermath Of Deadly Temblor Across Country 2

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows a flooded aquarium store in Taoyuan after the strong quake.

Taiwan: M7.4 Earthquake – Aftermath Of Deadly Temblor Across Country

As of writing, at least 7 people died and dozens were injured after a strong earthquake struck off the coast of Taiwan, 18km south-southeast of Hualien City, on Wednesday morning, April 3. According to USGS, it was a magnitude 7.4 earthquake. This video shows a flooded aquarium store in Taoyuan after the strong quake.

Charm of Peking Opera draws public interests in Macao

STORY: Charm of Peking Opera draws public interests in Macao SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: MACAO, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Peking Opera performances 2. various of Peking Opera artists delivering lectures 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WONG TAK CHON, Principal of Tong Sin Tong Middle School 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Student 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): LI SHENGSU, Peking Opera artist 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): YU KUIZHI, Peking Opera artist STORYLINE: Some students in China's Macao Special Administrative Region have recently got a chance to get close to the art of Peking Opera as a group of professional singers from the National Peking Opera Company paid a visit to the region. The singers gave lectures, performed several classic episodes, and taught students to actually perform on the stage. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WONG TAK CHON, Principal of Tong Sin Tong Middle School "We are very grateful for the visit by the National Peking Opera Company

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-100-DAYS COUNTDOWN

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-100-DAYS COUNTDOWN

(231011) -- SEOUL, Oct. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yu In-chon, South Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism speaks during the celebration in Seoul, South Korea, on Oct. 11, 2023, 100 days ahead of the opening of the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games. The 2024 Winter Youth Olympics will be held in Gangwon from Jan. 19 to Feb. 1. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-100-DAYS COUNTDOWN

(SP)SOUTH KOREA-SEOUL-WINTER YOUTH OLYMPIC GAMES-100-DAYS COUNTDOWN

(231011) -- SEOUL, Oct. 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yu In-chon (4th L), South Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism pose with guests during the celebration in Seoul, South Korea, on Oct. 11, 2023, 100 days ahead of the opening of the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games. The 2024 Winter Youth Olympics will be held in Gangwon from Jan. 19 to Feb. 1. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)

Japan, China, S. Korea to promote environment-friendly tourism

Japan, China, S. Korea to promote environment-friendly tourism

HUZHOU, China - (From L to R) Chinese National Tourism Administration Chairman Shao Qiwei, Japanese Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Seiji Maehara and South Korean Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Yu In Chon show off documents on proposals they signed to promote environment-friendly tourism on Aug. 23, 2010, in Huzhou in China's Zhejiang Province.

Japan, China, S. Korea ministers meet to discuss tourism

Japan, China, S. Korea ministers meet to discuss tourism

NAGOYA, Japan - Shao Qiwei (L), chairman of the China National Tourism Administration, Japanese Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Seiji Maehara (C) and South Korea's Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Yu In Chon shake hands as they meet to discuss tourism in the three countries in Nagoya on Oct. 18, 2009.

Japan, China, S. Korea to promote environment-friendly tourism

Japan, China, S. Korea to promote environment-friendly tourism

HUZHOU, China - (From L to R) Chinese National Tourism Administration Chairman Shao Qiwei, Japanese Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Seiji Maehara and South Korean Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Yu In Chon show off documents on proposals they signed to promote environment-friendly tourism on Aug. 23, 2010, in Huzhou in China's Zhejiang Province. (Kyodo)

Japan, China, S. Korea ministers meet to discuss tourism

Japan, China, S. Korea ministers meet to discuss tourism

NAGOYA, Japan - Shao Qiwei (L), chairman of the China National Tourism Administration, Japanese Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Seiji Maehara (C) and South Korea's Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Yu In Chon shake hands as they meet to discuss tourism in the three countries in Nagoya on Oct. 18, 2009. (Kyodo)