Hong Kong health authorities are urgently appealing to parents and schools to accelerate seasonal influenza vaccination uptake following the death of a 2-year-old girl from severe flu complications. On November 28, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) confirmed the fatality, marking the third pediatric influenza-related death reported this year. This tragic event underscores the critical…
In the aftermath of the devastating five-alarm Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, the central Chinese government mobilized coordinated relief efforts, demonstrating swift support for the affected region. Responding to requests from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office (HKMAO) facilitated emergency assistance from…
The devastating fire that swept through the sprawling Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong, was declared largely extinguished at 10:18 a.m. Friday, concluding an intense 43-hour battle waged by the Fire Services Department. The tragic incident resulted in a confirmed 94 fatalities, including one firefighter, with 76 injured persons requiring medical…
Hong Kong authorities are urgently seeking assistance from the public to locate an 18-year-old resident of Tsing Yi who vanished from his home last week. Joe Li Kwong-tsan was reported missing after he was last seen departing his residence at Cheung Hang Estate on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 25. His family officially filed a…
Hong Kong authorities are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating an 18-year-old resident of Cheung Hang Estate in Tsing Yi who has been reported missing since Tuesday. Joe Li Kwong-tsan left his family residence on the afternoon of Nov. 25 and has not been seen since, prompting a missing person report filed by his…
Hong Kong authorities are urgently seeking the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Joe Li Kwong-tsan, who has been missing from his home in Tsing Yi since Tuesday, November 25. The police officially appealed for information on Thursday, November 27, almost two days after his family reported his disappearance from Cheung Hang Estate. Concerns are mounting…
The devastating Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has resulted in at least 94 fatalities, including one firefighter, following an inferno that began Wednesday afternoon and highlights critical questions regarding construction safety standards in densely populated residential areas. As of Friday morning, 76 people were also injured, including 11 emergency personnel. The…
A National Guard member succumbed to injuries sustained during a shooting near the White House, prompting President Donald Trump to vow a rigorous review of Afghan refugee vetting processes and halt immigration processing for Afghan nationals. Twenty-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, serving since June 2023, died following the Wednesday afternoon attack; a second service member, 24-year-old Andrew…
Hong Kong’s government has mounted an extensive, multi-faceted relief and recovery operation following the catastrophic No. 5 alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, which resulted in significant casualties. Chief Executive John Lee convened an urgent cross-departmental meeting to coordinate immediate response efforts across four critical areas: controlling the blaze and rescue, treating…
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a substantial policy shift on Thursday, November 28, 2025, initiating a detailed, comprehensive review of all current Green Card holders who are nationals of 19 designated “countries of concern.” The directive, which includes nations like Afghanistan, follows an order from President Donald Trump and aims to enhance…
HONG KONG — A devastating, multi-block fire in a Hong Kong residential complex has resulted in at least 94 fatalities, including one firefighter, with dozens more hospitalized, initiating a massive coordinated recovery and investigation effort by city authorities. As of 7 a.m. today, the Hospital Authority reported managing 56 patients related to the incident, with…
Hong Kong authorities have launched a sweeping criminal and corruption investigation following a catastrophic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on Wednesday that resulted in the deaths of 83 people, including a firefighter, and injured 76 others, 11 of whom were fire service personnel. The tragedy, one of the city’s worst building fires…
The Vatican has extended heartfelt condolences and assured spiritual support to Hong Kong following a devastating fire that swept through a large public housing complex in Tai Po, resulting in significant loss of life, numerous injuries, and hundreds missing. Through a telegram signed by Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and sent to the Bishop…
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a stern warning to Japan regarding its proposal to deploy advanced missile systems on Yonaguni Island, located approximately 111 kilometers from Taiwan. Moscow stated its right to implement a strong defensive response to the military build-up, characterizing the move as destabilizing to regional security and an action encouraged by the…
A devastating five-alarm fire that engulfed Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has resulted in multiple fatalities, leaving numerous families in agonizing suspense as they search for loved ones reported missing since the blaze erupted on November 26. The tragedy highlights critical challenges in urban disaster response and reunification efforts. The inferno, centered…
A catastrophic five-alarm fire that engulfed Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, tragically claimed the life of a dedicated firefighter this week, shattering his personal dreams and prompting an outpouring of collective grief. Among the casualties and injured resulting from the inferno was 37-year-old Ho Wai-ho, a nine-year veteran of the Fire Services…
Following the tragic, multi-casualty No. 5 alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, the Hong Kong Labour Department (LD) is launching a comprehensive, territory-wide enforcement operation focused on enhancing fire safety and emergency preparedness across construction sites. Beginning Friday, the two-week initiative will specifically target building maintenance projects utilizing large-scale scaffolding, aiming to…
A devastating fire tore through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Thursday, resulting in the loss of 75 lives, including a firefighter, and injuring 76 others, marking the city’s deadliest residential blaze in decades. The comprehensive disaster response involved a massive turnout from the Fire Services Department (FSD), while government operations shifted…
Japanese beverage giant Asahi Group Holdings recently disclosed that a sophisticated cyberattack, first detected in late September, likely compromised the personal data of approximately two million customers and staff. Following an extensive internal investigation, the Tokyo-based food and beverage conglomerate revealed that the breach involved unauthorized access to its data center network through integrated network…
China’s Ministry of Commerce expressed significant reservations this week regarding specific aspects of a reciprocal trade agreement recently negotiated between Malaysia and the United States, urging Kuala Lumpur to ensure the pact does not negatively impact global or regional commerce. The ministry confirmed its position Thursday in Beijing following high-level bilateral discussions, emphasizing that while…