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.…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has directed major U.S. air carriers to significantly reduce domestic flight schedules, effective immediately, in a critical effort to maintain safety margins during an ongoing federal government shutdown. This unprecedented move, necessitated by an acute air traffic controller shortage and escalating staff fatigue, will impact travel across 40 of the…
An intense regional weather system, now identified as Typhoon Kalmaegi, made a destructive landfall in central Vietnam on Thursday, unleashing winds reaching 92 mph (149 km/h) before advancing inland toward Cambodia and Laos. The tropical storm arrived as Vietnam was still reeling from deadly record rainfall the previous week, prompting immediate and extensive government mobilization.…
China’s foreign trade exhibited sustained growth in the first ten months of 2025, expanding by 3.6% and signaling a steady global demand recovery complemented by remarkable resilience within its domestic services sector. This momentum, highlighted by recent figures released by the Ministry of Commerce, suggests China’s economy is successfully leveraging high-value sectors, especially as international…
Tesla shareholders have officially ratified a substantial 10-year stock option package for CEO Elon Musk, potentially setting the stage for him to become history’s first trillionaire. The approval, finalized at the electric vehicle manufacturer’s annual meeting, grants Musk up to 423.7 million additional shares contingent upon the company achieving aggressive operational and market capitalization targets,…
Hong Kong law enforcement is actively investigating a reported indecent assault that occurred inside a train carriage during the evening commute on Thursday at the busy Tai Wai MTR station. At approximately 6:54 p.m., police responded to a report filed by a 29-year-old woman who claimed she was assaulted by an unknown man while aboard…
Prague, Czech Republic—The political landscape in the Czech Republic shifted dramatically on Thursday, November 7, 2025, as President Petr Pavel formally accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s cabinet. This move initiates the mandated transition of power following the crushing defeat of Fiala’s five-party coalition in the October parliamentary elections. The resignation clears the…
A morning commute turned hazardous Friday in Hong Kong’s Western District when a double-decker Citybus collided with construction scaffolding protruding into Victoria Road, sending one passenger to the hospital. The incident, which occurred around 7:46 a.m. as the bus ascended toward Aberdeen, shattered windows on the vehicle’s upper deck and resulted in injuries to a…
Wong Tai Sin District police delivered a significant blow to organized crime this week, successfully dismantling a clandestine Texas Hold’em operation housed within a Tsat Po Street industrial building in San Po Kong. The raid, executed around 5 p.m. on November 6, led to the immediate arrest of ten individuals connected to the illegal gambling…
Hong Kong’s top equity benchmarks began the trading day on a downward trend, reflecting broader investor caution primarily centered on the technology sector. As of the early morning session on November 7, 2025, the Hang Seng Index (HSI) had ceded 135 points, translating to a 0.51% dip and settling at 26,350, suggesting a retreat from…
Hong Kong police have initiated a citywide manhunt and apprehended two individuals suspected of assisting the alleged assailant who severely injured three Customs officers during a narcotics raid on Thursday afternoon in To Kwa Wan. The primary suspect, who allegedly slashed the officers with a cleaver before escaping, remains at large, prompting a heightened investigative…
Hong Kong’s political landscape is set for a pivotal moment as the nomination period for the 2025 Legislative Council General Election formally concluded, yielding a robust field of candidates vying for seats. Following the official 5 p.m. deadline on Thursday, returning officers confirmed receiving 161 total submissions, setting the stage for contested races across all…
Tropical Cyclone Fung-Wong intensified into a tropical storm on November 6, 2025, charting a course across the Western North Pacific that places it on track to reach Super Typhoon status before impacting the northern Philippines. The system, named after Hong Kong’s Lantau Peak, is projected by the Hong Kong Observatory and multiple regional agencies to…
U.S. air travelers face significant domestic disruption this week as the federal government shutdown compels aviation authorities to dramatically scale back air traffic. Citing severe staffing strain and mounting fatigue among air traffic controllers, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to cut up to 10% of domestic flights at the nation’s 40 busiest hubs starting…
The Russian economy is experiencing a pronounced cooling phase, prompting the nation’s central bank to significantly downgrade its near-term growth projections. The Bank of Russia revised its forecast for the third quarter of 2025 down to a moderate 0.4% year-on-year expansion, a stark decline from the 1.6% growth it predicted just four months prior in…
Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm that recently ravaged Jamaica, has plunged the Caribbean nation into a severe humanitarian and economic crisis. Initial assessments by the United Nations indicate the total damage could equate to approximately 30% of the island’s gross domestic product (GDP), a figure experts warn is likely to climb as comprehensive…
A routine anti-narcotics operation in Hong Kong’s To Kwa Wan district escalated violently last Thursday afternoon when an assailant wielding a cleaver injured three Customs and Excise Department officers. The shocking incident, which occurred around 5:09 p.m. at Honour Building on To Kwa Wan Road, left two officers hospitalized with significant wounds and triggered a…