Officials representing the Central People’s Government in Beijing offered sympathy and support to victims and frontline medical staff at Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong following the recent devastating fire in Tai Po. On November 27, 2025, Zhuo Ji, Director of the Liaison Office, accompanied by Nong Rong, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong…
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) in Hong Kong has issued an urgent public health warning and recall targeting a specific batch of imported pistachio paste after laboratory tests detected excessive levels of aflatoxins, potent carcinogenic compounds. Consumers are strongly advised to immediately cease consumption of the affected product, Convivia Pure Pistachio Paste Deluxe 100%,…
Hong Kong health authorities are urgently appealing to parents to prioritize seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) for their children following a severe case involving a two-year-old girl battling serious complications from the flu. The incident, confirmed Thursday, highlights the persistent risk of seasonal influenza despite a recent dip in overall activity. The young patient, previously in…
HONG KONG — Fire Services Department officials provided a grim update Wednesday afternoon detailing ongoing rescue operations at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, where a catastrophic No. 5 alarm fire has significantly impacted seven of the residential estate’s eight towers. By 8 p.m., the devastating incident had claimed at least 65 lives, triggering a…
In response to the devastating No. 5 alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has significantly altered its weekend schedule and pledged a substantial financial donation to victims and affected residents. The tragedy, which resulted in significant casualties and missing persons, prompted the organization to review its…
Following a devastating No. 5 alarm fire Tuesday at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, major Hong Kong food service corporations have launched massive relief operations, providing thousands of free meals and essential support to displaced residents and frontline workers. The swift, coordinated response from these industry giants has garnered widespread public acclaim, highlighting strong…
Hong Kong authorities are coordinating an extensive emergency response and launching criminal investigations following a devastating estate fire on Wednesday, November 27, 2025, that claimed 55 lives, including a firefighter. The disaster, which has been labeled the deadliest city blaze in decades, prompted a significant government mobilization to provide accommodation, medical aid, and financial support…
A catastrophic No. 5 alarm fire erupted at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Thursday, resulting in at least 55 confirmed fatalities and leaving 76 others injured, prompting a massive multi-agency rescue operation amid highly hazardous conditions. The disaster, which began earlier in the week, has mobilized a coalition of legal, engineering,…
A devastating five-alarm fire ripped through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Wednesday, resulting in a staggering loss of life and triggering a massive, multi-agency response to support victims and displaced residents. As of Thursday, authorities confirmed 44 fatalities and 62 injuries, with over 200 residents initially unaccounted for amidst the complex’s…
Following a devastating inferno at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong authorities and the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) have rapidly deployed approximately 400 vacant units across various transitional housing projects to offer immediate shelter for residents displaced by the disaster. This urgent response aims to provide temporary stability while full investigations into…
France’s judicial saga involving former President Nicolas Sarkozy reached a definitive conclusion this week as the nation’s highest court, the Cour de cassation, upheld his conviction for the illegal financing of his unsuccessful 2012 re-election bid. On Wednesday, the ruling solidified the former head of state’s guilt concerning excessive campaign expenditures hidden through fraudulent accounting…
Oxfam, a leading international relief organization, announced the cancellation of the highly anticipated Oxfam Trailwalker 2025 in Hong Kong, originally scheduled for November 28–30. The decision comes as a direct response to a devastating No. 5 alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, which resulted in significant casualties—at least 44 fatalities and 62…
Hong Kong has canceled the highly anticipated Oxfam Trailwalker endurance race, scheduled for the weekend of November 28–30, and is reconsidering other competitive events, following a devastating No. 5 alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po that killed at least 44 people and injured 62. The decision, officially announced by organizer Oxfam, allows…
A woman using a wheelchair was rushed to the hospital after falling from the platform onto the railway tracks at the MTR Siu Hong Light Rail Station on Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 10:37 a.m. on the outbound line designated for travel toward Yuen Long. Initial reports indicated the middle-aged woman was breathing but…
Hong Kong’s morning commute was marked by twin fire incidents on November 27, 2025, with separate emergencies reported in Tsuen Wan and Tsim Sha Tsui, resulting in two injuries due to smoke inhalation. Shortly after 8:20 a.m., firefighters and emergency medical services were deployed across the city to manage a residential blaze in Tsuen Wan…
A destructive five-alarm fire in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Wednesday has caused significant operational disruption, compelling the Education Bureau (EDB) to announce the closure of at least 13 local schools for the subsequent day, Thursday. The extensive blaze at Wang Fuk Court and the resulting traffic gridlock were cited as the…
Two U.S. National Guard members were severely wounded in a targeted shooting mere blocks from the White House in Washington, D.C., Wednesday afternoon, prompting immediate federal response and the apprehension of a suspect. The incident, occurring around 2:15 p.m. local time, has generated conflicting reports regarding the condition of the guardsmen, though officials confirm both…
Kyiv, Ukraine – November 27, 2025. Ukrainian officials confirmed this week that amending the nation’s Constitution remains a firm “red line” and will not be considered under any future peace settlement aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. This uncompromising stance, relayed by a member of Kyiv’s negotiating delegation involved in complex discussions with the United…
Hong Kong authorities have launched a formal investigation into the potentially criminal use of highly combustible foam insulation material discovered at a renovated public housing estate following a devastating fire that claimed dozens of lives. The Fire Services Department (FSD) confirmed Thursday that the material—polystyrene foam board—was used to temporarily seal ventilation windows during ongoing…
HONG KONG — Authorities in Hong Kong have detained three construction executives on suspicion of manslaughter following a catastrophic blaze that engulfed residential towers in Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court, claiming at least 44 lives and injuring dozens. The inferno, which began late Wednesday afternoon and raged well into Thursday morning, prompted a massive emergency…