Following the recent Tai Po fire incident, major transit routes remain impacted by ongoing clean-up and repair operations, compelling the Transport Department (TD) to coordinate significant emergency diversion plans for commuters. Beginning December 1, bus operators have implemented revised routes and service enhancements to mitigate widespread disruption during peak travel times. The public is strongly…
Hong Kong’s disease prevention authorities recently confirmed another imported case of Chikungunya fever, involving a 67-year-old woman returning from mainland China travel, underscoring the persistent risk of mosquito-borne illnesses despite the shift toward cooler weather. The case, confirmed by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) on November 30, involved a patient residing in the Yuen…
Health authorities in Hong Kong are reiterating the critical importance of timely seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) for children following the notification of another severe pediatric case. This incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by influenza, even as the seasonal peak subsides, and reinforces vaccination as the most effective defense against serious complications. The latest reported…
Following a devastating incident, Disaster Victim Identification Unit (DVIU) teams in Hong Kong are continuing rigorous efforts to identify victims across the Kwong Fuk Court housing estate, even as structural safety concerns are being managed and community mourning deepens. The recovery operations, led by the DVIU, pressed forward on Sunday, focusing on multiple residential blocks…
TAI PO, Hong Kong — Residents and community members converged on Tai Po yesterday, transforming a serene public space into a spontaneous memorial overflowing with floral tributes, following the devastating No. 5 alarm fire that struck Wang Fuk Court late last week. On the first Sunday since the tragedy, thousands gathered near the cordoned-off residential…
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government is providing immediate and free accommodation for residents recently displaced by the devastating fire in Tai Po, assuring support until permanent homes are reconstructed. Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen announced Sunday that officials aim to rehouse approximately 1,900 affected households within two weeks, utilizing…
A person was found deceased in the waters near Tsing Yi, Hong Kong, on Sunday, November 30, following a reported drowning incident close to the Tsing Ma Bridge. The discovery occurred shortly after noon, prompting an immediate investigation by local authorities into the circumstances surrounding the death. At approximately 12:20 p.m., emergency services received an…
Following the tragic No. 5 alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) staged its November 30th race meeting at Sha Tin behind closed doors, dramatically scaling back event activities to honor the victims. The solemn day included a minute of silence before the first race, marking a…
Chinese air carriers have canceled over 900 scheduled flights to Japan in December, according to Japanese media reports on Saturday, November 29, raising serious concerns about the potential economic repercussions for Japan’s vital tourism industry and international airports, amid an intensifying diplomatic strain between the two nations. This substantial reduction in air traffic, equivalent to…
Following the devastating No. 5 alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on November 30, 2025, which resulted in significant casualties and displacement, law enforcement and civic organizations have issued urgent warnings regarding sophisticated scams targeting traumatized survivors. Initial relief efforts, including emergency cash payments of HK$10,000 and supportive subsidies, have…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced significant additions of strategic military assets and a crucial expanded mission for the Korean People’s Army (KPA) Air Force, state media reported Sunday following Friday’s commemoration of the service’s 80th anniversary. The directives, delivered during celebrations marking the founding milestone, underscore Pyongyang’s escalating expectations for its aerial forces,…
Police continued the somber, meticulous process of victim identification Monday following a catastrophic No. 5 alarm fire that devastated the Wang Fuk Estate residential complex in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The official death toll tragically reached 128 by Monday morning, with numerous residents reported injured or still missing. Disaster Victim…
A shocking mass shooting unfolded Saturday evening at a Stockton, California, strip mall, leaving four individuals dead and approximately ten others injured during a child’s birthday celebration. The incident, which occurred around 6 p.m. local time, saw gunfire erupt inside a commercial space hosting the party, according to officials from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s…
A devastating fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has prompted urgent warnings against charity scams after fraudsters quickly exploited the tragedy, falsely appealing for financial aid following the inferno that claimed numerous lives and displaced over a thousand residents. The massive No. 5 alarm blaze ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on Wednesday, November…
Emergency services responded to a deadly incident near Wedderburn Airfield in southwest Sydney on Sunday afternoon after two light aircraft unexpectedly collided mid-flight, resulting in the death of one pilot and prompting a thorough investigation by aviation authorities. The accident occurred approximately 50 kilometers from the Sydney central business district, severely impacting the general aviation…
The catastrophic No. 5 alarm blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on November 27, which tragically claimed 128 lives and injured 79, has quickly shifted official priorities, leading the government to announce an expedited timeline for phasing out traditional bamboo scaffolding in favor of metal systems. While preliminary investigations suspect highly…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent statement to the Diet—that any Chinese military action against Taiwan could constitute a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan—has sharply escalated geopolitical rhetoric, prompting a direct and aggressive response from state-affiliated media in Beijing that warns of a potential Japanese surprise attack. On November 25, 2025, a commentary published by Beijing…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently escalated regional security rhetoric in the Diet, stating that any forceful action by mainland China against Taiwan could constitute a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan. This declaration on November 30, 2025, prompted a sharp response from Beijing, where a state-affiliated media platform, Beijing Time, published a commentary on November 25…
A catastrophic No. 5 alarm fire that engulfed Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po last week, finally contained after burning for over 43 hours, left a tragic legacy extending beyond human displacement and injury: hundreds of resident pets were reported missing, injured, or deceased. This incident, unfolding between Wednesday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 28,…
The catastrophic No. 5 alarm fire that devastated Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, on Wednesday, November 26, has tragically resulted in 128 confirmed deaths, prompting immediate international assistance for victims and their families. As of Sunday, November 30, the Consulate General of Indonesia in Hong Kong confirmed that seven Indonesian domestic helpers…