The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) experienced unprecedented visitor demand following the launch of its blockbuster exhibition, Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums, leading to significant crowding, operational adjustments, and rapid sell-outs during the opening weekend of November 2025. Co-presented with Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, the exhibition attracted over 16,000 attendees within its…
In a significant escalation against transnational crime networks, Myanmar’s military government has initiated a widespread crackdown on cyber-scam operations near the Thai border, resulting in the demolition of criminal compounds and the detention of over a thousand foreign nationals. Since operations began on November 18 near Myawaddy, authorities have targeted major hubs like KK Park,…
A routine flight from Hong Kong to Singapore turned tense late last week when a passenger’s electronic device allegedly ignited mid-air, prompting a rapid and professional response from flight crew. The incident, involving a Scoot service that landed safely at Changi Airport, underscores the critical need for vigilance regarding lithium-ion batteries in aviation and highlights…
A sudden power disruption plunged parts of Wang Chau, Yuen Long, into darkness Sunday evening, interrupting daily life for residents and prompting an urgent response from the utility provider. The incident, which struck shortly before 7:00 PM, impacted multiple housing estates and extinguished street lighting, leaving approximately 127 customers without electricity. Cause and Immediate Response…
The industrial heartland of South Korea was struck by tragedy on Sunday when a massive fire at a corrugated cardboard manufacturing facility in Anseong resulted in the death of one employee. Emergency services mobilized heavily to control the escalating blaze, which highlighted the persistent safety challenges within the country’s manufacturing sector. The incident was first…
Maine is pioneering a transformative “work from prison” model, allowing select incarcerated individuals to hold professional remote jobs at market-rate salaries, fundamentally reshaping the economics of rehabilitation and post-release success. While navigating complex issues related to victim notification and internal prison equity, this innovative program facilitates real-world career development, enabling participants to meet financial obligations,…
A traffic accident in Yuen Long’s Pat Heung neighborhood sent a motorcyclist to the hospital on Sunday afternoon following a collision with a private vehicle. Emergency teams responded quickly to the incident, which occurred on Kam Tin Road and resulted in the motorcycle overturning and injuring its operator. The event unfolded around 2:48 p.m. near…
HONG KONG – Marine police and emergency services are investigating two separate incidents involving the recovery of human remains from coastal waters on Sunday afternoon. The discoveries, which occurred near Shek Kwu Chau and Lamma Island, prompted immediate action from authorities as they work to identify the deceased and ascertain the circumstances of their deaths.…
A brazen daytime burglary in the bustling Sham Shui Po district of Hong Kong has resulted in the loss of nearly HK$105,000 worth of valuables, including unique musical instruments and tableware. The incident, which occurred at a residential flat on Wong Chuk Street, highlights persistent concerns over property security in dense urban areas. Details of…
The world’s first and only Monopoly-themed attraction, Monopoly Dreams Hong Kong, has officially ceased operations after six years at its prominent location atop Victoria Peak. The 20,000-square-foot indoor entertainment venue, which brought the beloved board game to life using advanced technology and immersive installations, closed its doors for good on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, telling…
A routine afternoon meal turned tragic in Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei district on Sunday, November 23, 2025, after a man in his seventies unexpectedly collapsed at his home in the Lucky Building on Austin Road. The incident, which occurred just before 3:00 p.m., prompted an emergency response that resulted in the man’s death shortly…
An international law enforcement operation culminated in the recent arrest and subsequent deportation of a Singaporean man suspected of serving a key role in an organized crime syndicate operating from Cambodia. The suspect, 32-year-old Brian Sie Eng Fa, was apprehended in Thailand’s Khon Kaen province where he was residing at his wife’s residence after reportedly…
China’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, issued a strong rebuke to Japan this week, urging immediate self-reflection and correction of historical errors to prevent future diplomatic tensions. The senior official, who serves as a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivered the cautionary message during a press…
Kyiv and Washington are set to accelerate negotiations toward a potential peace resolution for the conflict with Russia, with high-level talks organized in Switzerland in the coming days. The upcoming meeting signifies a critical phase in the ongoing international diplomatic efforts to define the core elements of a final agreement. According to Rustem Umerov, the…
After being brutally uprooted by a super typhoon, a 50-year-old Indian banyan tree that served as the heart of Hong Kong’s Oi Man Estate in Ho Man Tin is now the subject of an ambitious and novel ecological conservation effort. Instead of sending the fallen giant to a landfill—the fate of roughly 60,000 tonnes of…
Central Vietnam is grappling with the devastating aftermath of historic flooding and landslides, which have claimed at least 90 lives as of Sunday. Days of relentless torrential rain have triggered widespread inundation across several provinces, leaving infrastructure severely damaged and humanitarian crises escalating. According to figures released by the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority…
A massive search and rescue effort is underway near Hong Kong’s Tsing Ma Bridge following a dramatic eight-hour standoff that concluded when a 48-year-old man jumped from the structure into the sea early Saturday morning. This complex public safety incident, classified as an attempted suicide by police, began Friday evening and required extensive negotiations by…
Hong Kong is navigating a challenging period marked by elevated influenza activity, particularly affecting young residents, prompting renewed calls for widespread vaccination ahead of the anticipated winter flu season. Since late August, the region has confirmed 21 pediatric cases of severe influenza, tragically resulting in two fatalities among patients ranging from 11 months to 17…
Following a recent raid revealing a sophisticated “VIP” room, Thailand’s Justice Minister, Pol Lt Gen Rutthaphon Naowarat, conducted an urgent inspection of Bangkok Remand Prison on November 23, 2025. The high-level visit aims to consolidate evidence and verify facts surrounding allegations of corruption and preferential treatment provided to certain Chinese inmates, prompting immediate personnel transfers…
FC Barcelona celebrated an emphatic homecoming this past weekend, marking their triumphant return to the newly renovated Camp Nou stadium by dismantling Athletic Bilbao with a decisive 4-0 victory. This resounding win concluded a significant two-and-a-half-year period during which the Catalan giants played their home fixtures elsewhere, giving fans a memorable evening marked by exceptional…