JERUSALEM—Foreign visitor overnights in Israeli hotels registered their highest monthly total since the October 2023 Hamas attack, signaling a significant, albeit partial, rebound for the nation’s vital tourism sector, according to data released Monday by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). This marked growth in accommodation figures reflects a tentative return of international travelers following…
Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) recently confirmed the 71st imported case of Chikungunya fever this calendar year, following the diagnosis of a viral infection in a Fanling resident. This latest development underscores the perennial risk of emerging infectious diseases complicated by international travel. Health authorities are simultaneously investigating a potential local transmission cluster…
The Cathay Group, encompassing Cathay Pacific and HK Express, reported significantly robust passenger and cargo traffic figures for October 2025, signaling continued recovery and expansion, according to data released on November 24, 2025, in Hong Kong. The combined carriers transported over 3.2 million passengers during the month, marking a 21% increase from September. Concurrently, Cathay…
United Christian Hospital (UCH) in Hong Kong successfully contained an outbreak of Influenza A in its paediatric ward this past week, confirming the discharge of three adolescent patients affected by the virus, the hospital announced Monday. The incident, which began on Nov. 17, prompted heightened infection control measures and contact tracing efforts within the facility…
A controversial video depicting a couple allegedly engaging in inappropriate sexual activity within a busy Taiwanese shopping center has recently resurfaced on Hong Kong social media, prompting widespread public outrage and triggering a police investigation into potential violations of public decency laws. The footage, purported to be filmed at a mall in Taoyuan, Taiwan, shows…
Beijing, China – China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs publicly urged Japan this week to provide substantive clarification regarding its enduring policy positions on Taiwan, cautioning that rhetorical assurances risk undermining bilateral trust if not supported by concrete actions. Spokesperson Mao Ning stated Monday that continued ambiguity and perceived contradictory conduct from Tokyo could violate the…
BEIJING — China publicly denounced Japan’s reported intentions to deploy offensive military equipment closer to Taiwan, characterizing the strategy as highly precarious and a deliberate provocation of regional instability. Speaking at a routine press conference on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning urged neighboring nations and the global community to exercise exceptional alertness regarding Tokyo’s…
A devastating traffic collision occurred in Hong Kong’s bustling Mong Kok district Monday afternoon when a tour bus fatally struck an elderly pedestrian, leading to significant road closures and a police investigation. The incident, reported around 3:48 p.m., took place at the busy intersection of Sai Yee Street and Argyle Street. The victim, believed to…
Hong Kong fitness enthusiasts who are clients of Levana Fitness are expressing significant concern this week following allegations that the multi-branch gym operator has failed to pay numerous personal trainers for months, potentially leaving members stranded with costly, unused training packages. The situation came to light on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a Levana client…
Law enforcement and emergency responders in Hong Kong initiated an urgent search operation Sunday after an 87-year-old man, who suffers from dementia, disappeared from the Tuen Mun area. The man, surnamed Leung, was last observed around 11 a.m. Saturday on Shek Pai Tau Road, prompting his family to report him missing. Search efforts, concentrated particularly…
Hongkong Post informed customers Monday of substantial and growing disruptions to mail services bound for Thailand, citing severe flooding across numerous regions that has crippled local postal operations. The announcement follows an official service advisory received from Thailand’s postal administration detailing widespread logistical paralysis caused by the inclement weather. Mail delivery across dozens of Thai…
Hong Kong has officially registered strong disapproval regarding recent remarks made by a Japanese political figure concerning Taiwan, citing a corrosive effect on the atmosphere for bilateral exchanges between China and Japan. Chief Executive John Lee voiced the condemnation on Sunday, November 24, underscoring Hong Kong’s alignment with the nation’s diplomatic stance and affirming that…
A disturbing hit-and-run incident in Tokyo’s Adachi Ward left eleven pedestrians injured on Monday after a vehicle suddenly mounted the sidewalk in the busy Umejima 2-chome district around midday. Authorities have initiated an urgent search for the driver, who immediately abandoned the car and fled the scene following the serious traffic collision. While immediate details…
HONG KONG — International investment is flowing robustly into Hong Kong, solidifying the city’s role as a financial haven amid global geopolitical uncertainties, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan. Speaking Sunday, Chan confirmed that aggregate bank deposits in the financial hub have risen approximately 10% year-over-year, underscoring sustained confidence from international capital seeking portfolio diversification.…
A collision involving a double-decker bus and a roadside tree this morning in Central, Hong Kong, caused substantial damage to the vehicle’s upper deck but fortunately resulted in no injuries to passengers. The incident, which occurred just before 10 a.m. on November 24, 2025, near Pier 6, immediately drew attention from emergency services and local…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takachi reiterated her readiness to engage in high-level talks with Beijing following her participation in the G20 summit held recently in Johannesburg, South Africa. Takachi’s comments followed reports that Chinese Premier Li Qiang was notably absent during her address at the November 23rd gathering, a diplomatic dynamic highlighting ongoing bilateral tensions…
HONG KONG – Starting Jan. 1, Hong Kong’s public healthcare system, managed by the Hospital Authority (HA), will implement a new itemized charging structure for non-urgent outpatient and post-discharge radiological services. This overhaul seeks to optimize resource allocation, curb “no-show” appointments, and shorten substantial waiting times for advanced imaging procedures like CT and MRI scans.…
Starting January 1, Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority (HA) will introduce a new tiered payment system for certain non-urgent outpatient radiology services, aiming to reduce patient no-shows, shorten lengthy wait times, and optimize resource allocation within the public healthcare system. This overhaul involves itemized charges for imaging procedures performed following discharge or set via clinical appointments,…
Hong Kong Customs officials recently intercepted an attempt to smuggle a pedigree cat across the border, culminating in the arrest of an inbound traveler at the Lo Wu Control Point. The incident, which unfolded on November 23, involved a 56-year-old woman attempting to conceal the valuable feline within her luggage, highlighting the stringent enforcement measures…
A morning commute in Tin Shui Wai was severely disrupted today after a seven-seater vehicle spontaneously combusted at a major intersection, temporarily closing a key roadway and resulting in significant traffic congestion. The incident, which occurred just as the morning rush peaked, saw emergency services quickly contain the intense blaze, thankfully resulting in no injuries.…