Shortly after midnight today, an apparent act of arson resulted in a bicycle fire in Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun district. The incident, which occurred outside the Tuen Mun Cycling Entry/Exit Hub at the Lam Tei Exchange, prompted a rapid response from emergency services and is now under investigation by law enforcement. Firefighters were quickly dispatched…
A two-vehicle collision early Friday morning on the Ting Kau Bridge significantly impacted rush-hour traffic for Kowloon-bound commuters, resulting in injury to a motorcyclist and substantial delays near Lido Beach. The incident, involving a motorcycle and a private car, occurred around 7:42 a.m., prompting an immediate emergency response and causing significant lane restrictions during the…
A Hong Kong solicitor, Kelvin Luk Kin-ting, 39, has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges related to sexual offenses involving a 12-year-old girl he encountered online. The District Court handed down the sentence after Luk admitted to two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a…
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, marking his first state visit to India since the conflict in Ukraine began nearly four years ago, signaling a determined effort to intensify multifaceted bilateral relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally welcomed the Russian leader at Palam airport before the two leaders proceeded to a…
Moscow, Russia — The Russian Federation issued a direct ultimatum to the European Union this week, promising an unannounced and forceful response should the bloc proceed with plans to seize frozen Russian financial assets for the support of Ukraine. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova delivered the scathing warning on Thursday, stating that the EU…
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has finalized a significant agreement to furnish the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) with a sophisticated medium-range air defense solution, marking a pivotal step in enhancing Thailand’s national security infrastructure. The deal, announced on December 5, 2025, sees Thailand incorporating the Barak MX integrated air and missile defense system, a versatile…
A 31-year-old Hong Kong police officer sits in critical condition at Princess Margaret Hospital following a severe head injury sustained Thursday during the challenging selection process for the elite Special Duties Unit (SDU), commonly known as the “Flying Tigers.” The midday incident occurred in the waters off Lamma Island, prompting authorities to immediately suspend further…
Hong Kong, December 4, 2025 — A 36-year-old man was apprehended and subsequently arrested by police this week following an attempt to steal cigarettes from a convenience store located within the Tin Shui Commercial Complex in Tin Shui Wai. The incident, which unfolded late Monday night and transitioned into Tuesday morning, involved store employees directly…
Hong Kong authorities announced Thursday the completion of comprehensive interior searches across the seven residential towers of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, scene of a devastating No. 5 alarm fire, confirming the official death toll remains at 159. While specialized Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) teams scoured the exterior areas, including debris from fallen scaffolding,…
HONG KONG — A Hong Kong police officer has been awarded a significant net sum of nearly HK$500,000 in civil damages following a 2019 assault during public unrest, with a District Court judge emphasizing the severe and lasting psychological trauma inflicted by the attack. The ruling, issued on December 4, 2025, determined that while the…
India’s largest carrier, IndiGo, is struggling to stabilize its schedule after canceling over 300 flights nationwide since Tuesday, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and prompting an urgent investigation by aviation regulators. The ongoing operational crisis, which has heavily impacted major Indian hubs including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, has sparked widespread frustration among travelers and raised…
WASHINGTON, D.C./MIAMI, FL – U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to hold high-stakes discussions with Ukraine’s national security chief, Rustem Umerov, in Miami on Thursday, following an extensive diplomatic engagement with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week in Moscow. This bilateral meeting aims to consolidate the diplomatic groundwork laid during the Kremlin talks…
Hong Kong’s catering and entertainment industries are grappling with significant financial fallout following the tragic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on November 26, 2025, which claimed 159 lives. The government’s subsequent declaration of a period of mourning and suspension of all celebratory events has triggered a massive wave of cancellations across sectors,…
Following the devastating five-alarm fire that tragically claimed at least 159 lives at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on November 26, Hong Kong has entered an official period of profound mourning, compelling the government to cancel all public celebratory events and prioritize comprehensive post-disaster support. This somber atmosphere has profoundly impacted various sectors, particularly…
Hong Kong’s disease prevention authority reported no new confirmed cases of Chikungunya fever as of December 4, 2025, maintaining the year-to-date total at 77. However, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) reclassified one recent infection from imported to local based on genetic analysis, highlighting the ongoing effort to track and contain the mosquito-borne virus within…
Following the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court, Hong Kong officials announced Thursday that contributions to the dedicated relief fund have reached approximately HK$2.8 billion, underscoring a massive commitment to helping residents rebuild their lives. Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak confirmed that private donations totaled HK$2.5 billion, augmenting the government’s initial HK$300…
A highly unusual property dispute has emerged in Chengdu, Sichuan, where a new homeowner, identified as Ms. Zhang, found strangers occupying her recently purchased, vacant apartment, complete with activated utilities and full furnishings. The incident came to light on December 4, 2025, just as Ms. Zhang arrived for her pre-handover inspection, prompting concerns about developer…
Following the devastating Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, which resulted in at least 159 fatalities, a community outpouring of support has been marred by allegations of fraud. On Thursday, December 4, authorities announced the arrest of an individual accused of exploiting public donations meant for survivors. The arrest highlights growing concerns…
Following the catastrophic No. 5 alarm fire that devastated Wang Fuk Estate in Tai Po, Hong Kong, leading to at least 159 fatalities and displacing over 1,000 households, authorities are intensifying investigations into critical failures of the estate’s fire alarm system. Despite receiving regulatory confirmation of compliance earlier this year, fire bells failed to activate…
Following the devastating Wang Fuk Court blaze in Tai Po, Hong Kong, criminal syndicates are capitalizing on public sympathy by deploying sophisticated phishing scams disguised as charitable donation drives. These fraudsters are circulating SMS messages impersonating government entities, falsely notifying recipients of a purported HK$5,000 automatic donation to a “Red Cross Fund,” and then directing…