Decisive attacks on November 19, 2025, rocked western Ukraine, including the largely untouched city of Ternopil, killing at least 25 people and injuring dozens more, according to Ukrainian emergency services, marking a significant escalation of strikes far from the frontline targeting residential areas and critical energy systems. The coordinated assault involved a combination of Russian…
HONG KONG — Authorities detained a 71-year-old minibus operator on Wednesday afternoon following a serious traffic accident in Kwai Chung where a pedestrian sustained critical injuries. The incident occurred around 2:58 p.m. on Wo Tong Tsui Street, resulting in the hospitalization of a 55-year-old woman with critical head trauma. The collision unfolded near street address…
Hong Kong police, collaborating with mainland authorities, recently took custody of two key suspects linked to the fatal hacking of a 52-year-old triad-affiliated man in Fo Tan this past March. The pair—identified as a presumed assailant and a getaway driver who initially fled across the border—were transferred to Hong Kong Wednesday and immediately participated in…
A 50-year-old construction worker tragically collapsed and died on Wednesday afternoon while on duty at a Tsim Sha Tsui building site. Emergency personnel rushed to 49-51 Kimberley Road shortly after 4:30 p.m. following reports that a laborer had suddenly lost consciousness during work. The incident highlights the inherent risks faced by individuals working in the…
China’s Foreign Ministry confirmed this week that Japanese seafood currently has no viable market access in the country, citing Tokyo’s persistent failure to submit crucial technical and safety documentation necessary for regulatory approval. This statement, delivered during a regular press briefing in Beijing, underscores the continued impasse over Japanese food exports and highlights escalating friction…
A 55-year-old traveler returning to Hong Kong from Phnom Penh has been sentenced to two months in prison and a HK$1,000 fine after being convicted of possessing a large quantity of duty-unpaid cigarettes. The ruling, handed down by the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts, underscores the stringent enforcement of the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance regarding the importation…
China has issued a firm diplomatic warning to Japan, demanding the immediate retraction of recent statements regarding Taiwan and threatening severe countermeasures if Tokyo fails to comply or repeats the assertions. This high-stakes diplomatic friction, highlighted by a press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday, underscores significant tension in the foundational political relationship between the two…
A Hong Kong property owner has been penalized with a cumulative fine exceeding HK$800,000 after being convicted of failing to comply with multiple statutory removal orders related to extensive unauthorized building work. The judgment, handed down by the Fanling Magistrates’ Courts, underscores the territorial government’s stringent approach toward breaches of the Buildings Ordinance and its…
An early afternoon traffic accident in Kwai Chung left a woman in her 30s severely injured after she was struck by a public light bus on Wo Tong Tsui Street. The incident, which occurred just before 3:00 p.m. today, necessitated immediate medical intervention and prompted a police investigation into the precise cause of the collision.…
China has reportedly notified Tokyo of an immediate suspension on all Japanese marine product imports, signaling a significant escalation in bilateral trade frictions centered on food safety concerns and geopolitical disputes. This potential blanket ban, disclosed through reports carried by Japanese media outlets on November 19, 2025, threatens to severely disrupt Japan’s fisheries sector, which…
A preliminary investigation into last month’s deadly runway excursion at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) suggests an abrupt and unexpected surge in thrust from one engine caused a Boeing 747 freighter to fatally veer off the tarmac, killing two airport workers. Released late Tuesday by the Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA), the initial report details…
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced on November 19 that the UK government will publish a consultation later this week regarding earned permanent residence, propelling anxieties about potential changes to the British National (Overseas) visa route for Hong Kong residents. This development appears against the backdrop of London’s sweeping effort to overhaul its complex immigration and…
Former President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on November 19, 2025, for a high-profile “working visit” that showcased deep strategic and economic ties while drawing immediate scrutiny over the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and significant potential arms sales to Riyadh. The meeting occurred as the…
HONG KONG — Seven individuals were hospitalized Wednesday morning following a significant traffic accident involving a commuter minibus and a private sedan in Sha Tin. The collision, which occurred around 9:14 a.m. on A Kung Kok Street near Sha Tin Hospital, resulted in injuries to the driver and six female passengers of the Route 810…
HONG KONG — Authorities in the New Territories detained a 37-year-old man late Tuesday on suspicion of severely harming his two young sons, following an incident report filed by a social worker. The children, aged four and five, were transported to Tuen Mun Hospital for treatment after school officials noticed injuries indicating potential abuse. The…
China asserted this week that Japan is unfit for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with Beijing’s top envoy citing recent Japanese policy statements regarding Taiwan as the primary concern. The diplomatic clash unfolded Tuesday during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, where delegates debated long-stalled reforms to the…
Hong Kong awoke to the chilliest morning of the season on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, as a powerful northeast monsoon swept across the region, causing temperatures to plummet and ushering in a noticeable shift toward cooler, drier autumnal weather. The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) recorded a low of 13.2 degrees Celsius at its Tsim Sha…
By a near-unanimous legislative push, the U.S. Congress has compelled the Department of Justice to unveil its investigative materials concerning the late financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, signaling an imminent public reckoning. Following overwhelming approval in the House, the Senate passed the measure by unanimous consent on November 19, 2025, sending the legislation…
Australian law enforcement has issued an urgent warning to international students preparing to leave the country, alerting them that sophisticated criminal organizations are attempting to purchase access to their banking facilities and official identification documents for illicit purposes. The advisory, spearheaded by the Australian Federal Police’s (AFP) Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination Centre (JPC3), confirms that…
Hong Kong residents should prepare for an abrupt dip in temperatures this week as a potent northeast monsoon sweeps across the region, prompting weather officials to issue a precautionary advisory. While the city anticipates a generally mild winter ahead, the coming days will serve as a stark reminder that cold snaps remain a fixture of…