The Shuanghedong National Geopark in Guizhou, China, has cemented its status as a critical paleontological site following the discovery of six new giant panda fossils during the 24th International Cave Science Expedition. Announced in late October, the finding elevates the site’s total panda fossil count to 52, making it the globally recognized richest source of…
Hong Kong health authorities are issuing an intensified appeal for timely flu vaccinations, particularly among school-aged children, following the critical admission of a 13-year-old boy to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) with a severe Influenza A infection. The case, confirmed by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) on November 7, 2025, underscores the ongoing…
Hong Kong health officials are intensely advocating for immediate seasonal influenza vaccination among students following the hospitalization of a 13-year-old boy with a severe Influenza A infection and subsequent complications. The teenager, now stable but recovering in the pediatric intensive care unit at Queen Mary Hospital, represents one of 17 serious pediatric flu cases recorded…
Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) is broadening its community health outreach and vector control initiatives following a recent locally acquired chikungunya fever case, emphasizing public awareness and heightened surveillance against mosquito-borne diseases. Despite recording no new chikungunya infections as of late afternoon, Nov. 7, the city is proactively mitigating transmission risks after detecting…
Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has sounded an urgent public warning regarding a sophisticated wave of fraudulent emails impersonating the official tax authority. These deceptive communications instruct recipients to download malicious files via embedded hyperlinks, falsely claiming the action is necessary for a mandatory tax audit submission, thereby posing a significant cybersecurity threat to…
A controversy surrounding public art in Mount Gambier escalated this week as a local woman appeared in court following allegations that she vandalized the divisive sculpture, Cast in Blue. The artwork, which has polarized residents since its July unveiling, was allegedly targeted by 19-year-old Amelia Vanderhorst in September. She is charged with damaging property after…
As Hong Kong registered only minor cooling to start November, weather focus shifted dramatically toward the impending threat of Severe Tropical Storm Fung-wong, which is rapidly gaining strength over the Pacific and forecast to reach typhoon and potentially super typhoon status this weekend before approaching the northern South China Sea early next week. Forecasters at…
Hong Kong Customs officials successfully intercepted a significant cross-border smuggling operation at the Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point on Wednesday, seizing high-value computer components valued at approximately HK$4.77 million. The enforcement action resulted in the arrest of two male drivers and the confiscation of sophisticated electronic hardware destined for illicit export. The incident unfolded…
The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has successfully concluded a significant asset recovery action, securing millions of pounds worth of high-value property from Singaporean businessman Su Binghai and his company, Su Empire. The comprehensive settlement, confirmed on November 5, 2025, involves a striking portfolio of items ranging from prime London real estate and Chinese…
Hong Kong’s anti-corruption and police forces have dismantled a major alleged loan-fraud and bribery network that exploited government-guaranteed financing schemes designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). A recent joint operation led to the arrest of 32 individuals, including bank staff, loan intermediaries, and business owners, implicated in a sophisticated scheme involving HK$140 million…
HONG KONG – Authorities have arrested three individuals concerning a brutal knife attack on three Hong Kong Customs officers that transpired on Wednesday evening during an anti-narcotics operation in To Kwa Wan. The arrests, which occurred across Wong Tai Sin, Mong Kok, and Kowloon City, involve a 66-year-old woman suspected of misleading police and two…
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office executed a coordinated, large-scale operation last week targeting the alleged criminal enterprise of Cambodia’s Prince Group and its chairman, Vincent Chen Zhi, following recent U.S. indictments and Treasury sanctions. On November 4, Taiwanese investigators and police conducted simultaneous searches across five locations in Taipei, including offices within the prestigious Taipei…
Hong Kong’s elderly population can anticipate a day of complimentary transit across the majority of the MTR network this November, as the MTR Corporation confirms its annual free travel initiative for Senior Citizens Day. On Saturday, November 16, passengers aged 65 and above will ride without charge, an effort designed to promote mobility, community engagement,…
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) held its annual Force Remembrance Day ceremony Friday morning at Police Headquarters, offering a somber tribute to regular and auxiliary personnel who perished while serving their community. Commissioner of Police Mr. Chow Yat-ming led the solemn proceedings, reflecting on the historical bravery and dedication of the fallen officers whose…
The announcement that former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will depart Congress at the conclusion of her current term has elicited a sharp reaction from former President Donald Trump, who characterized her decision as beneficial for the United States. Trump, speaking Thursday at the White House, described the veteran California Democrat as a national liability who…
Ex-TVB Actor Faces New Money Laundering Charges in JPEX Scandal Former TVB actor Cheng Chun-hei, already embroiled in the high-profile JPEX cryptocurrency fraud case, appeared before the Eastern Magistrates’ Courts this week concerning separate yet related money laundering accusations valued at approximately HK$18 million. The appearance on Thursday marks an escalation in the legal troubles…
China officially inducted its most technologically advanced warship, the Fujian aircraft carrier, into active service at a ceremony held on November 7, 2025, in Sanya, Hainan. President Xi Jinping presided over the formal commissioning, signaling a significant milestone in China’s naval modernization efforts and its projection of power on the global stage. The landmark event,…
BELÉM, BRAZIL — Against a backdrop of escalating climate disasters, global leaders convened at the COP30 summit this week in Belém, focusing on securing new emissions targets and urgently needed finance for combating deforestation. The proceedings were immediately polarized by sharp criticism of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of climate science, even as logistical…
A lithium power bank explosion at Melbourne Airport’s Qantas business lounge on Thursday morning resulted in minor injuries to a passenger and the temporary evacuation of over 150 people, underscoring persistent safety concerns regarding personal electronic devices in air travel. The incident unfolded when the device ignited inside a male passenger’s pocket, prompting immediate action…
LOUISVILLE, KY — Federal investigators are focusing on maintenance history and mechanical failures as the death toll from the recent UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville rose to 13. Mayor Craig Greenberg confirmed the increase in fatalities just as UPS released the identities of the three crew members killed aboard the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter.…