A Starlux Airlines flight scheduled for Taipei experienced a significant delay at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) Saturday evening after a suspected hydraulic fluid leak forced the aircraft to halt on a taxiway. The mechanical issue aboard Flight JX236 resulted in 185 passengers and 13 crew members being confined inside the plane for over four…
Hong Kong police have launched an investigation into a reported security breach at the newly inaugurated Kai Tak Sports Park ticketing office, occurring on the opening day of the 15th National Games. On Sunday morning, November 9, 2025, a staff member notified authorities that a drawer within the ticketing facility, situated close to the Kai…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an immediate mandate grounding all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 and MD-11F cargo jets in the United States, following a catastrophic UPS crash in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this week. The emergency grounding, announced Saturday, comes as investigators probe a mechanical failure believed to have caused the Tuesday accident, which tragically…
Hong Kong coastal residents should prepare for strengthening winds and cooler temperatures as Tropical Cyclone Fung-wong approaches, prompting the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) to issue preliminary warnings. The HKO anticipates raising the Standby Signal No. 1 after Sunday lunchtime on November 10th, signaling that the storm is expected to enter the 800-kilometer proximity zone later…
Hong Kong residents are bracing for notable weather changes next week as Super Typhoon Fung-wong intensifies and charts a course that will bring it within 800 kilometers of the city, significantly impacting local conditions through interaction with the prevailing northeast monsoon. Forecasters predict the powerful system will rake across the northern Philippines before weakening slightly…
Tragedy struck early Saturday morning in Tampa, Florida, when a high-speed police chase culminated in a fatal collision at a popular local establishment, resulting in four deaths and injuring 13 others. The incident involved a driver fleeing law enforcement who lost control and slammed into the outdoor seating area of Bradley’s on 7th, an LGBTQ…
Hong Kong’s top environmental official, Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan, departed for Belém, Brazil, today to join the global diplomatic effort combating climate change at the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30). Mr. Tse and a dedicated delegation will participate in key discussions and…
La Paz, Bolivia — Following a 17-year period of strained interaction, the United States and Bolivia have officially reinstated their full ambassadorial-level diplomatic relations. The significant policy shift was jointly announced on Saturday by Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau during the sidelines of President Paz’s inauguration ceremony…
The Philippine government, led by President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr., announced a significant economic measure to bolster the domestic canned food sector, authorizing the temporary reduction of the import tariff on tin-mill blackplate (TMBP). Effective immediately, this calculated policy shift aims to mitigate spiraling production costs and ensure stability within the crucial food supply chain,…
Japan is grappling with an unprecedented surge in bear sightings and attacks, pushing the crisis to a five-year peak and highlighting a dangerous shift in wildlife behavior. Official reports reveal 20,792 bear sightings nationwide during the six months leading up to September 2025, already surpassing the total for the entire previous year. Alarmingly, over 70%…
Kathmandu, Nepal – A sudden electrical malfunction plunged the runway of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) into darkness Saturday night, forcing the immediate suspension of all evening flight operations at Nepal’s sole international gateway. The critical failure of runway edge lights, attributed by airport officials to a short circuit, led to major disruptions for both domestic…
A notable magnitude 5.6 earthquake registered late Saturday off the coast of Japan, shaking the Pacific waters east of the town of Yamada. The seismic event, which occurred around 10:15 p.m. Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), prompted immediate review by global monitoring agencies assessing potential impacts along the northeastern stretch of the country. Details of the…
Hong Kong’s popular Mark Six lottery experienced a substantial rollover this weekend, dramatically increasing the stakes for the upcoming mid-week draw. Following Saturday’s event, which failed to yield a top prize winner, the accumulated jackpot is now projected to reach an estimated HK$18 million for the draw scheduled for Tuesday, November 11. The 119th draw…
Returning to the public forum after an eight-year hiatus, JD.com co-founder Liu Qiangdong used the 2025 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in Wuzhen, China, to detail his technology vision: an aggressive acceleration toward fully autonomous logistics networks and a dramatic overhaul of how humans will work, spend leisure time, and travel globally. Speaking on November…
Tsung Tsin Christian Academy’s athletics program in Hong Kong is reeling following a critical administrative lapse that resulted in the disqualification of its entire track and field squad from this year’s highly anticipated inter-school competition. The oversight, attributed to a staff member who failed to finalize the online entry—reportedly saving the form without submitting it—has…
International businesses are anxiously awaiting a U.S. government decision that could significantly broaden the array of imported products subject to new tariffs, intensifying concerns over rising trade costs and market access. Following a second round of public consultation that closed in October, the Department of Commerce is considering petitions to expand its list of “steel…
Hong Kong Customs officers successfully thwarted a substantial drug trafficking operation at Hong Kong International Airport, seizing an estimated 5.8 kilograms of suspected cocaine valued at approximately HK$3.6 million. The significant bust occurred last Friday following the routine screening of an arriving passenger, underscoring the relentless efforts of authorities to combat cross-border narcotics smuggling. The…
Dutch agricultural authorities have ordered the immediate culling of nearly 120,000 chickens in the northern province of Friesland following the confirmation of a highly contagious strain of avian influenza. The outbreak, detected at a major poultry farm in the village of Drogeham, marks the latest challenge to the nation’s robust poultry industry. The Ministry of…
A massive, coordinated overnight aerial assault by Russian forces across Ukraine has resulted in the tragic loss of civilian lives and inflicted significant damage on vital energy infrastructure, prompting emergency power outages in multiple regions. The extensive bombardment, utilizing a barrage of drones and missiles, targeted urban centers and key industrial facilities early Saturday morning,…
Hong Kong police have launched a serious investigation into a distressing video circulating online that depicts a 17-year-old girl being violently assaulted by a group of female teenagers inside a commercial building restroom in Mong Kok. The victim, who sustained significant injuries including facial swelling, head trauma, and severe bruising, initially feared reporting the incident…