Nine days following the devastating five-alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, advocacy groups are urgently calling on authorities to accelerate the process of repatriating the remains of foreign domestic workers killed in the blaze. The delay is causing acute distress and anguish for families abroad, particularly given the customary requirement…
Delta Air Lines is forecasting a significant reduction in its fourth-quarter earnings, attributing a $200 million loss to the recent 43-day shutdown of the U.S. federal government. The disruption, which concluded on November 12, resulted in severe operational challenges for the aviation sector, significantly impacting the Atlanta-based carrier’s financial outlook, equivalent to a 25 cents…
The Committee on Home-School Co-operation (CHSC) in Hong Kong is set to launch the Secondary School Profiles 2025/26 tomorrow, December 5, providing critical, verified data to help parents navigate the transition from primary to secondary education. This essential resource, available in both Chinese and English, compiles detailed information on over 400 local secondary schools, aiming…
Hong Kong Customs officials, acting on proactive intelligence, successfully disrupted an organized sales scheme for contraband tobacco, seizing nearly 19,000 illicit cigarettes intended for distribution across the city. The operation, which took place on December 3, resulted in the arrest of one local man suspected of operating the distribution network via a telephone ordering system…
Australia unveiled a substantial new military assistance package for Ukraine, totaling A$95 million (approximately US$62.6 million), significantly boosting Canberra’s contributions to Kyiv’s defense efforts against ongoing Russian aggression. Announced jointly by key government officials, including Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, the commitment elevates Australia’s total support—encompassing humanitarian, financial, and military…
Entrepreneurs and businesses planning to engage attendees at the prestigious 2026 Hong Kong Flower Show have a crucial date circled: on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will host public auctions for commercial vendor stalls. Located at the Cheung Sha Wan Sports Centre in Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, the bidding…
Hong Kong residents awoke Thursday to noticeably cooler conditions as a strong northeast monsoon surged across Southern China, bringing a drop in temperature and warning of elevated coastal water levels due to seasonal astronomical high tides. The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) reported early morning temperatures in urban areas dipping to approximately 19°C—a decrease of around…
The devastating No. 5 alarm fire that swept through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on December 4, 2025, sparked a community search for an Indonesian domestic worker hailed for her quick action. Amidst the heavy destruction at Wang Cheong House, where the fire originated, domestic helper Emi’s efforts ensured the safe evacuation…
The Consulate General of Indonesia in Hong Kong announced late Wednesday that nine Indonesian domestic workers associated with Wang Fuk Court remain unaccounted for following a significant event at the residential complex. This update provides crucial clarity on the status of foreign domestic workers residing at the estate. The Indonesian mission released the latest figures…
Hong Kong housing authorities are mobilizing engineers and specialists to conduct urgent structural assessments and safety checks across multiple public and subsidized housing estates following a severe fire at Wang Fuk Court. The immediate response, led by the Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit (ICU), involves taking concrete core samples next week from fire-damaged buildings to…
The Trump administration formally announced a significant rollback of federal fuel economy regulations on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C., proposing a less stringent efficiency target for passenger vehicles over the next decade. Under the new plan helmed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the revised requirements would replace the ambitious standards…
A recent investigation by the Pentagon’s internal watchdog has concluded that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked the compromise of highly sensitive classified information by utilizing the encrypted commercial messaging application Signal to discuss details of a planned military strike in Yemen. This determination, according to multiple news outlets reporting on Wednesday, raises significant concerns…
President Donald Trump intensified his administration’s focus on immigration this week, stating that Somali migrants should return to their homeland, coinciding with reports of an impending large-scale federal enforcement action targeting the substantial Somali population in Minnesota. This rhetoric, delivered during a cabinet meeting on December 3, 2025, occurs amid a broader governmental clampdown on…
The critical Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt may soon resume limited operations for exiting Palestinian citizens, according to an announcement from Israeli defense authorities late Tuesday. The Israeli military liaison body, known as Cogat, stated that it proposed reopening the gateway under an arrangement mirroring the brief operation seen in January,…
The Hong Kong Labour Department has initiated a targeted relief effort, announcing a special cash subsidy of HK$20,000 for each local worker and foreign domestic helper (FDH) directly affected by the recent fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. This financial assistance is designed to supplement existing government aid programs, addressing immediate economic disruptions…
The Hong Kong Labour Department has announced a targeted HK$20,000 cash subsidy for local workers and foreign domestic helpers displaced by the recent devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, enhancing the financial assistance already offered by the government. This specialized relief package aims to quickly mitigate economic hardship, covering loss of income,…
The Hong Kong Labour Department has initiated a targeted financial aid program, offering a special HK$20,000 cash subsidy to local workers and foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) displaced by the recent Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po. This emergency relief package supplements previous government assistance, aiming to provide immediate support for those facing work disruption…
The Hong Kong Labour Department has introduced a special cash subsidy of HK$20,000 for local workers and foreign domestic helpers (FDHs) directly affected by the recent catastrophic fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, offering crucial financial assistance beyond initial government relief. This targeted support aims to alleviate financial hardship resulting from job disruption…
Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) issued a renewed, urgent plea to parents to vaccinate their children against seasonal influenza following the confirmation of a severe pediatric case involving an 11-year-old girl. The young patient, who recently arrived from overseas and had underlying health issues, was diagnosed with severe Influenza A complicated by encephalopathy…
Hong Kong’s disease prevention authorities have confirmed a new locally transmitted case of Chikungunya fever in a 23-year-old woman residing in Sheung Wan, prompting immediate and decisive public health actions across the Central and Western District to curb potential community spread. The patient, who lives on Queen’s Road West, experienced initial joint discomfort on November…