Escalating tensions between China and Japan reached a critical point earlier this week after Beijing aggressively condemned recent comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan. China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) issued a strong warning on November 20, 2025, asserting that the Prime Minister’s statements fundamentally erode the political foundation necessary for robust Sino-Japanese…
Hong Kong law enforcement officials have successfully intercepted a significant drug shipment, arresting a 27-year-old man and seizing approximately five kilograms of suspected cannabis buds at the city’s international aviation hub. The arrest, following a targeted inspection, underscores the continuing vigilance of Customs and Excise Department personnel against transnational narcotics trafficking, particularly for passengers arriving…
Hong Kong’s consumer price inflation remained notably moderate in October 2025, largely echoing the contained price environment observed throughout the year. The Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) registered a modest 1.2% year-on-year increase, slightly advancing from the 1.1% recorded in September. Crucially, when neutralizing the effect of government-mandated one-off relief measures, the core underlying inflation…
A man in his sixties was rapidly transported to Ruttonjee Hospital in critical condition Thursday afternoon following a near-drowning at the Morrison Hill Swimming Pool in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district. The emergency commenced at approximately 2:08 p.m. at the municipal facility located on 7 Oi Kwan Road, prompting a swift response from pool staff…
Hong Kong’s highly selective Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS) faces judicial scrutiny after a mainland Chinese woman appeared in Sha Tin Magistrates’ Courts, signaling her intention to contest charges of conspiracy to defraud immigration authorities. The defendant, 36-year-old Xu Lina, is accused of collaborating with an individual known only as Mr. Sun to allegedly falsify…
On November 21st, 2025, Hong Kong’s newest major public green space, the Diamond Hill Water Feature Park, officially opened its gates, transforming a historic former village site into a tranquil urban retreat. Managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), this significant revitalization project offers locals and visitors a unique destination that skillfully marries…
HONG KONG—The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) of Hong Kong formalized charges against three residents today, November 20, for allegedly distributing social media content that encouraged abstention from voting in the upcoming 2025 Legislative Council (LegCo) General Election. The defendants, arrested last week, face legal proceedings for engaging in illegal conduct by publicly inciting others…
A tragedy unfolded at a budget hostel in Bali’s popular Canggu district, where a Chinese tourist died and approximately 20 other guests became severely ill, sparking concerns that a recent bedbug fumigation may have caused mass poisoning. The incident, which occurred around late August and early September, centers on the Clandestino Hostel, where low-cost accommodation…
A critical stretch of Kansu Street in Yau Ma Tei is slated to fully reopen to vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the morning of Saturday, November 29. This reinstatement, running between Battery Street and Ferry Street, marks a significant milestone in the completion of the massive Central Kowloon Bypass (CKB) project, promising immediate relief from…
Social media giant Meta has begun the mandatory phase of complying with new Australian government legislation, announcing it will deactivate the accounts of users under 16 across its primary platforms starting next month. The move, affecting Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, marks the first concrete action taken by a major tech company ahead of the national…
Astronomers have recently documented the rapid journey of 3I/Atlas, only the third interstellar object ever confirmed, as it traversed our solar system this autumn. NASA released detailed imagery and data from multiple space and ground-based assets, offering scientists a unique opportunity to study a celestial visitor originating from beyond our stellar neighborhood. This fleeting encounter,…
President Donald Trump officially signed legislation today compelling the Department of Justice (DOJ) to disclose all unclassified records related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, concluding a rare bipartisan push in Congress that briefly saw divisions within the Republican party and initial resistance from the White House. The measure, which passed both houses of Congress…
U.S. federal authorities have dramatically increased the reward to $15 million for information leading to the capture of former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who officials allege masterminded a billion-dollar international drug trafficking network and orchestrated the assassination of a key federal witness. The 44-year-old fugitive, likened by investigators to a “modern-day Pablo Escobar,” is…
Law enforcement agencies in the United States and Canada have dramatically increased the reward for information leading to the capture of former Canadian Olympic athlete Ryan Wedding, raising the potential payout to $15 million. Officials allege that the 44-year-old former snowboarder is the architect of an expansive, billion-dollar international narcotics ring and orchestrated the murder…
The United Kingdom government has issued a severe formal protest following an incident where a Russian intelligence-aligned vessel, the Yantar, allegedly used military-grade lasers to temporarily disrupt Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots monitoring the ship near the UK. Defense Secretary John Healey labeled the action a “deeply dangerous escalation,” confirming that the incident occurred while…
Dozens of residents were evacuated from a public housing tower in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, Thursday morning after a fire erupted inside an apartment, filling the residential corridors with thick smoke. The emergency unfolded shortly after 7:41 a.m. at Kwai Shing West Estate, prompting a swift response from emergency services and affecting commuters during the…
A viral video depicting a massive rodent presence on a banyan tree in Hong Kong’s San Po Kong neighborhood has prompted immediate action from government hygiene and leisure departments, highlighting persistent challenges in urban pest control. Stage actor Terrence Leung’s footage, shared widely on social media platforms, captured dozens of rats scaling the tree on…
Ahead of the highly anticipated December 7 Legislative Council election in Hong Kong, a local marketing group advertised a payment of HK$150 to registered voters for simply casting a ballot, according to a recent report by local media outlet HK01. The initiative, spearheaded by iCreate Marketing, did not direct participants to vote for any specific…
Germany is significantly ramping up its efforts to equip the Ukrainian military with crucial long-range weapons systems, Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed Wednesday during a joint security briefing in Berlin. The announcement, made alongside Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, signaled an intensified commitment by Berlin to bolster Kyiv’s tactical capabilities roughly two years into the conflict.…
Mong Kok, Hong Kong—Authorities are investigating the sudden death of an Indonesian woman found unresponsive in her residential unit in Mong Kok during the early morning hours. Police confirmed the 43-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on Sai Yeung Choi Street South, categorizing the incident as non-suspicious. The case, currently classified as a “discovery…