The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) has published its official compendium for the 2025 Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) examinations, offering a detailed analysis of candidate performance, marking schemes, and subject question papers. The results highlight specific, recurring areas where students struggled in the compulsory English Language examination, ranging from linguistic precision to…
Police in Hong Kong’s East Kowloon region conducted a targeted, two-day operation last week, resulting in the arrest of four men suspected of dangerous driving and excessive speeding. The enforcement action, which took place on November 9 and 10, was specifically aimed at curbing extreme traffic violations that endanger public safety across key roadways. The…
The U.S. State Department recently directed consular posts globally to implement stricter evaluation criteria for visa applicants, focusing intensely on potential long-term medical needs and projected healthcare costs. Issued in November 2025 by the Trump administration, the new instructions significantly broaden the scope of the “public charge” doctrine, signaling a potential increase in visa refusals…
Hong Kong’s public remains under the influence of Standby Signal No. 1 as Typhoon Fung-wong tracks toward the Guangdong coastline, prompting sustained vigilance from meteorological authorities despite a low probability of escalation. The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) confirmed early Tuesday that the signal, the lowest on the city’s severe weather scale, would stay in force…
Hong Kong’s top election vetting body has confirmed that all 161 nominees for the upcoming eighth Legislative Council (LegCo) election are eligible to stand, including Olympic fencing gold medalist Vivian Kong Man-wai. The city’s Candidate Eligibility Review Committee, chaired by Chief Secretary Eric Chan, announced the final approval on Sunday, November 11, 2025, clearing the…
Police in Hong Kong have launched an investigation following the discovery of two bodies inside a residential apartment in Cheung Sha Wan on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at Un Lok House within Un Chau Estate, prompting an immediate response from emergency services and law enforcement. The grim discovery was made after building security personnel…
U.S. health agencies are urgently probing a spate of infant botulism cases across ten states that appear linked to a single brand of specialized baby formula. As of November 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed that 13 infants were suspected or confirmed victims of the potentially fatal illness after consuming ByHeart…
After more than six weeks of fiscal paralysis, the U.S. Senate successfully navigated a critical procedural hurdle late Sunday, advancing legislation aimed at fully reopening the federal government. The breakthrough ends a protracted stalemate, securing the required 60 votes needed to move the continuing resolution (CR) forward. The 60–40 Senate tally reflected significant bipartisan cooperation,…
Once a symbol of Hong Kong’s real estate dominance and financial confidence, developer New World Development (NWD) is now grappling with a profound debt crisis, marking a significant—and painful—shift in the city’s property cycle. What began as a subplot in China’s broader housing correction has escalated into a defining narrative for Hong Kong’s market health.…
Beijing vehemently criticized Tokyo this week following remarks by Japan’s Prime Minister suggesting that Japan’s Self-Defence Forces (SDF) might intervene should a conflict erupt across the Taiwan Strait. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned the statement made in the Japanese Diet, asserting that it constituted a severe violation of China’s internal affairs, a clear…
A routine argument over household duties spiraled into a violent confrontation at a public housing estate in Hong Kong, resulting in the hospitalization and subsequent arrest of an teenage brother and sister. Police were dispatched to Tat Hin House in Po Tat Estate, Sau Mau Ping, Monday evening after family members reported a severe physical…
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was released from custody on Monday, November 10, 2025, just three weeks into a five-year prison sentence, following a successful request for provisional release pending an appeal. The 70-year-old former head of state, who was convicted of an alleged criminal conspiracy linked to illicit 2007 campaign financing, left La Santé…
A powerful blast near the Red Fort metro station in Old Delhi on November 10, 2025, resulted in the immediate deaths of eight people and injuries to at least six others after an intense explosion tore through a line of parked vehicles. The incident, which occurred outside Gate No. 1 of the historic landmark, prompted…
Bangkok, Thailand — Following a landmine explosion that severely injured two Thai soldiers near the shared border, Thailand announced Monday, November 10, 2025, the suspension of a nascent peace agreement with neighboring Cambodia. This decisive action, confirmed by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, signals a deepening crisis in bilateral relations just weeks after the U.S.-brokered…
A prominent Hong Kong medical entrepreneur, Dr. Tse Wai-ip, founder of Clarity Medical Group, has been declared bankrupt for a second time following persistent disputes over a multi-million-dollar contractual debt with a business associate. The latest ruling stems from allegations that Dr. Tse failed to adhere to a phased repayment plan outlined in a previous…
Hong Kong has officially inaugurated a high-level government task force dedicated to strengthening the city’s position as a premier international destination for education. Convening its first meeting on November 10, 2025, the Task Force on Study in Hong Kong—an initiative previously introduced in the recent Policy Address—aims to coordinate comprehensive strategies to attract top global…
Following a recent instance of suspected food poisoning, Hong Kong health authorities are strongly advising the public against foraging and consuming wild plants. The warning stems from the hospitalization of a 54-year-old woman who exhibited severe reactions after ingesting what was identified as wild taro, prompting investigations into the dangers posed by toxic look-alikes. The…
A recent, sophisticated online purchase scam exploited a Hong Kong woman through the popular platform Carousell, resulting in a staggering loss exceeding HK$500,000 after she was tricked into entering sensitive banking information. The incident, which highlights a sharp rise in digital fraud, began when the victim attempted to purchase a badminton racket, demonstrating how easily…
A 59-year-old man was pronounced dead Monday morning after suddenly collapsing in an alleyway near a local eatery in Hong Kong’s To Kwa Wan district. Emergency responders rushed to the scene on Sheung Heung Road around 10:07 a.m. after receiving reports of the unresponsive individual. The man, identified by authorities as Mr. Leung, was transported…
Guangdong Provincial authorities have enacted a Level IV emergency response for strong winds as Typhoon Fung-Wong, the twenty-sixth named storm of the 2025 Pacific season, enters the South China Sea. Activated at 10 a.m. Monday, the protocol preempts significant weather impacts, including heavy precipitation and gale-force winds expected to affect coastal regions and maritime activities…