Police in Hong Kong successfully apprehended a man brandishing a knife near Cheung Fat Plaza in Tsing Yi during the early hours of Thursday, November 13, 2025, an incident that resulted in injuries to another individual and activated specialized law enforcement units. The operation commenced around 1 a.m. following multiple emergency calls reporting a male…
A nighttime accident in the bustling Hung Hom district resulted in a pedestrian’s injury after an elevated cargo truck collided with an overhead scaffold, causing the structure to cascade down onto the street. The incident, which unfolded late Wednesday evening outside Whampoa Garden, Block 6, underscores critical concerns regarding construction site safety and vehicle height…
Hong Kong residents should prepare for a significant mid-week temperature drop, as an intense surge of the dry northeast monsoon is forecast to sweep across the region, replacing the recent mild conditions. Starting Tuesday, November 18th, and bottoming out on Wednesday, November 19th, the territory will experience sharply falling minimum temperatures, with some parts of…
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. House of Representatives returned from its recess this week, intending to prioritize negotiations to avert a pending government shutdown. Instead, the legislative agenda was immediately derailed by the sudden release of previously confidential emails linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting intense political clashes over transparency and government accountability. On Tuesday,…
Hong Kong authorities have unveiled extensive traffic and operational measures ahead of two marquee events of the 15th National Games: a groundbreaking cross-boundary marathon and the highly anticipated triathlon races. Occurring on November 15th and 16th, the large-scale events necessitate significant, though temporary, control measures affecting key border crossings and major urban thoroughfares. On November…
Hong Kong recently experienced a stunning atmospheric display, transforming the evening sky into a canvas of iridescent colors following the movement of a tropical cyclone. Captured by countless residents on Sunday, November 9, the vivid purplish-red spectacle was characterized by cloud formations that resembled a mythical, multi-hued dragon arcing across the western horizon. The unique…
Authorities in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok district have launched a formal investigation into suspected animal cruelty after a shocking video circulated online showing a woman allegedly abusing a small white poodle on a busy pedestrian overpass. The incident, which caused immediate public outcry, led to the swift arrest and subsequent release on bail of the…
The British Consulate-General in Hong Kong recently staged its annual King’s Birthday celebration, cementing its role as a key diplomatic convener in the city. The formal luncheon, hosted on November 12, drew a diverse and influential collection of Hong Kong’s political veterans, business magnates, and civic leaders, underscoring the enduring ties between the UK and…
Chinese national She Zhijiang, suspected of orchestrating large-scale cyber-scam operations in Myanmar, has been successfully extradited from Thailand to face judgment in China, marking a significant victory in international law enforcement cooperation against transnational organized crime. The transfer, executed on November 12, followed a protracted legal battle in Thai courts, culminating in the Chinese Ministry…
A domestic flight scheduled to depart from Chengdu, Sichuan, faced significant disruption earlier this week after an expectant mother reportedly refused to comply with airline policy regarding late-term pregnancy travel, resulting in a 90-minute delay. The incident, which took place on Monday, November 12, 2025, involved a Tibet Airlines service traveling from Chengdu Shuangliu International…
Hong Kong health authorities are urgently appealing to parents and schools to prioritize seasonal influenza vaccination following the confirmation of a severe pediatric flu case. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) confirmed that an 11-year-old boy from ESF Island School is hospitalized in serious condition with a diagnosis of influenza A complicated by shock, underscoring…
A swift-moving fire engulfed a ground-floor commercial unit in Yuen Long late this afternoon, triggering a major emergency response and severely disrupting traffic along a central artery in the district. The incident, which occurred at approximately 4:51 p.m. on November 12, 2025, involved a storefront located at 163 Castle Peak Road–Yuen Long. Thick plumes of…
Hong Kong authorities have arrested a Filipino domestic worker following the alleged theft of approximately HK$520,000 in cash from her employer at a prestigious Happy Valley residence. The incident, reported on Wednesday morning, involves a significant sum of local and mainland Chinese currency, sparking an investigation by the Hong Kong Police Force into financial security…
The northern occupied West Bank experienced a dramatic surge in violence this week as dozens of Israeli settlers allegedly carried out coordinated arson attacks, targeting Palestinian property, agricultural land, and a Bedouin community near Tulkarm and Nablus. The organized assaults, which resulted in injuries to several Palestinians and extensive property damage, unfolded against the backdrop…
The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote Wednesday on a Senate-approved temporary funding bill, an action that could finally end the nation’s longest-ever government shutdown gripping federal agencies for 43 days. The measure, designed to finance crucial federal operations for an additional two months, faces a narrow and politically charged path through the…
The family of Lan Sau-chun, a 44-year-old casual worker who tragically died in a construction site collapse in Yuen Long last week, has concluded their public fundraising efforts, expressing immense gratitude for the community’s outpouring of support. Following the fatal incident on Shan Pui Road on November 5, 2025, the family, still grappling with immense…
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and Beijing Mayor Yin Yong met on November 12, 2025, at Government House in Hong Kong to reinforce economic and strategic partnerships between the two major cities. The high-level meeting focused on capitalizing on Hong Kong’s unique global positioning to assist mainland enterprises, particularly those from Beijing, in expanding…
Hong Kong Customs officials have successfully intercepted two massive ocean-going cargo consignments, netting an estimated HK$64 million (approximately US$8.2 million) worth of undeclared goods. The seizures, resulting from targeted operations in late October, underscore the city’s ongoing battle against sophisticated maritime smuggling networks that exploit global shipping routes. Detecting Illicit Cargo The successful interdiction followed…
Hong Kong authorities successfully apprehended a primary suspect involved in the violent slashing of three Customs officers during a major drug raid in To Kwa Wan last week. Following a multi-day manhunt across multiple districts, the 38-year-old man, identified by the surname Wu, was taken into custody in Yuen Long, concluding an intense investigation that…
Hong Kong is accelerating its commitment to global climate action, detailing a comprehensive strategy to achieve significant emissions reductions and bolster its status as a global green finance leader. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan presented the city’s climate framework at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) on November 11 in Belém, Brazil,…