Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Monday that national security advisors from Ukraine and key European nations are finalizing revisions to the latest draft peace proposal, aiming to conclude the ongoing conflict. Speaking to journalists via WhatsApp, Zelensky indicated the refined framework, which has been condensed to 20 key points, is expected to be completed and…
A city-wide inquiry has been launched into construction practices at multiple Hong Kong residential complexes following a devastating fire in Tai Po, focusing on the alleged use of fraudulent paperwork related to scaffolding installations during facade repair and maintenance projects. The investigation, spearheaded by the authorities, currently encompasses six major housing estates across the territory,…
Efforts to stabilize and rebuild Wang Fuk Court are moving forward rapidly Monday following the devastating five-alarm fire, with recovery and structural reinforcement operations commencing in earnest across the heavily impacted apartment blocks. Teams of emergency repair contractors spent the weekend clearing significant debris from the exterior of the residential complex, setting the stage for…
A significant magnitude 7.6 earthquake rattled Japan’s northeastern coast late Monday, prompting immediate tsunami warnings for multiple prefectures. The severe seismic event, which struck around 11:15 p.m. local time, centered off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture. Coastal residents across Aomori, Iwate, and Hokkaido were urged by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to evacuate immediately…
A significant earthquake, registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.2, struck off the northeastern coast of Japan late Monday evening, prompting immediate tsunami alerts for coastal regions. The powerful tremor, centered near Aomori Prefecture, was felt across wide swaths of the country, including the capital city of Tokyo. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the…
Hong Kong authorities recently intercepted a significant drug smuggling operation at Hong Kong International Airport, seizing approximately 23 kilograms of suspected cannabis buds with an estimated street value of HK$4.7 million (nearly US$600,000). Two men traveling from Bangkok, Thailand, were arrested in connection with the seizure, highlighting the continued vigilance required in combating international drug…
A devastating five-alarm fire that erupted at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, tragically claimed 159 lives, including a heroic firefighter, Ho Wai-ho. The Fire Services Department (FSD) announced it will honor Ho with the highest distinctions during a formal funeral service scheduled for next Friday, Dec. 19, at the Universal Funeral Parlour…
On December 5, 2025, the Beijing Chaoyang District People’s Court issued a significant first-instance judgment, requiring Malaysia Airlines to compensate the families of eight passengers aboard the missing Flight MH370. This ruling is a crucial step in the long-running legal battle following the disappearance of the aircraft over a decade ago. The court mandated the…
A 19-year-old man was arrested Monday morning in Oslo after allegedly discharging a firearm inside a major shopping center, an event that triggered a massive police response but resulted in no injuries. The incident occurred at Storo Storsenter, one of the Norwegian capital’s largest retail complexes. Following the disruption, the suspect contacted authorities himself and…
TAI PO, HONG KONG – The devastating aftermath of a fatal apartment fire in Wang Fuk Court on December 8, 2025, has left one family struggling to identify the remains of their deceased parents, underscoring the severe psychological and bureaucratic toll of extreme tragedies. Ms. Chan and her sister attended the Tai Po Community Centre…
A moderate magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan on Sunday evening, December 8, generating significant shaking across much of the island nation but causing no immediate reports of major damage. According to the Central Weather Administration (CWA) in Taipei, the seismic event occurred at 7:24 p.m. local time, centered just south…
On Monday afternoon, a wage dispute escalated at the construction site for Smart Car Park Project B near the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) Hong Kong Port, as over 20 workers conducted a public protest seeking months of overdue pay. Shortly after 4 p.m. on December 8, ironworkers employed by a third-tier subcontractor gathered outside the…
Dozens of construction workers involved in a major infrastructure project at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port staged a protest on December 8, 2025, demanding immediate payment of months of overdue wages. Over 20 ironworkers employed by a third-tier subcontractor gathered outside the arrivals hall of the vast transport hub, alleging they are owed…
Hong Kong authorities have formally charged a 71-year-old man following an arrest over the weekend, citing alleged offenses related to national security and sedition. The National Security Department (NSD) of the Hong Kong Police Force announced today, December 8, that the individual faces one count of “prejudicing an investigation into offenses endangering national security” and…
Hong Kong Customs officials issued an urgent consumer warning today, December 8, 2025, after safety tests revealed a specific model of wireless laser pen poses a risk of overheating and injury, prompting immediate prohibition orders against the retailer and importer. The proactive safety checks, conducted across various consumer electronic models, uncovered serious violations of mandatory…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday that he plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump later this month to advance discussions concerning the complex second phase of Washington’s brokered Gaza ceasefire initiative. The upcoming high-level talks, set for late December, come as a comprehensive and lasting calm remains elusive despite an existing truce…
Japanese workers experienced a continued erosion of purchasing power in October as inflation surpassed income gains, marking the tenth consecutive month of decline in real wages. Government data released Monday indicated that inflation-adjusted earnings for employees dropped 0.7% from the previous year, highlighting the persistent challenge facing households despite robust nominal wage growth. This trend…
Following the Legislative Council (LegCo) elections held on Sunday, December 7, Hong Kong’s incoming body reflects a significant generational shift, marked by a notable decrease in the average age of its members. The new legislative chamber, which officially convenes on December 8, 2025, now boasts an average age of 50.9 years, a decrease of 4.1…
A harrowing accident unfolded in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong district Monday morning when a taxi reportedly struck a young child on Hoi Bun Road, immediately outside the Kwong Sang Hong Centre. The incident occurred around 10:40 a.m. on Dec. 8, according to police, who were alerted by a pedestrian. The boy, estimated to be between…
A suspected liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) explosion tore through a commercial hub in New Taipei City’s Banqiao District shortly before 1 a.m. Monday, leaving two second-floor chain restaurants severely damaged and causing minor injuries to five individuals. The forceful detonation jolted residents awake, shattered windows, and scattered debris across the Fuzhong Shopping Area, prompting a…