A 43-year-old experienced male hiker was found dead on Kau Keng Shan in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, on Sunday afternoon following a solo trek. The individual, identified as Mr. Lee, an office worker from Kwun Tong, was located by emergency responders after failing to return from his planned Saturday hike, prompting a multi-agency search operation.…
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau has issued a revised outbound travel alert for Japan, escalating its guidance and urging residents to exercise heightened vigilance due to both security concerns and persisting natural hazards. The cautionary update, released on November 15, follows an advisory from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding a troubling increase in reported assaults…
Hundreds of thousands of citizens flooded the heart of Manila this past Sunday, launching a three-day demonstration that calls for immediate action against widespread corruption linked to infrastructure projects. An estimated 650,000 protesters gathered in a central park, expressing palpable anger over alleged multi-billion peso irregularities concerning crucial flood-control works. The massive mobilization places renewed…
A 52-year-old cyclist died Sunday afternoon in Tai Po, Hong Kong, following a devastating collision with a light truck bearing a probationary license. The fatal incident occurred around 1:43 p.m. on On Pong Road, near the Tai Po Centre residential complex, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances of the crash and raising immediate concerns…
A recent police investigation in Tuen Mun, Hong Kong, has escalated from an assault inquiry to a manslaughter case following the death of a 73-year-old victim nearly one month after a street altercation. Authorities confirmed that the elderly man succumbed to his injuries on November 15, prompting the amendment of charges against the 83-year-old suspect…
Hong Kong’s ambition to cultivate a robust low-altitude economy is being bolstered by a surge of youth engagement in competitive drone sports, ranging from high-speed FPV racing to team-based drone soccer. This integration of technology, engineering, and competitive strategy is rapidly moving from school extracurriculars into the mainstream, positioning the city as a regional hub…
Hong Kong’s elderly population enjoyed a widespread package of complimentary public transport and heavily discounted admissions across the territory on November 16, marking the annual Senior Citizens Day. The initiative, orchestrated by public transport operators and major leisure venues, aimed to honor older residents, encourage social activity, and promote accessibility throughout the city. Thousands of…
Tens of thousands of activists, Indigenous leaders, and concerned citizens converged in Belém, Brazil, last Saturday, November 16, 2025, for a massive mobilization demanding urgent global action on the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises amidst the contentious COP30 United Nations climate talks. The demonstration, dubbed the Great People’s March, served as a powerful mid-point protest…
A suspected smuggling vessel capsized near Imperial Beach, Southern California, early Saturday morning, resulting in four fatalities and hospitalizing five survivors amid severe weather conditions. The maritime disaster unfolded shortly after midnight as a Pacific storm made the local waters highly treacherous, prompting a massive search and rescue operation led by the U.S. Coast Guard.…
A violent confrontation at a restaurant on Tai Nan Street in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district resulted in three arrests and left two individuals hospitalized early Sunday morning, Nov. 16, 2025. The disturbance, which police contained shortly after midnight at an establishment located at 268 Tai Nan Street, involved several individuals described as compatriots,…
Hong Kong authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 40-year-old woman who plunged from a height in the Kai Tak district on Saturday evening. Officers were dispatched to Concorde Road following emergency calls reporting an unresponsive individual outside a residential and retail complex known as The Twins. The woman, identified only…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is navigating intense domestic political scrutiny following recent comments regarding a potential military contingency involving China and Taiwan. Lawmakers from opposition parties are demanding the retraction of her statements, warning that the remarks could exacerbate tensions, deepen bilateral distrust with Beijing, and negatively impact regional stability. The controversy centers on…
High-volume seasonal tourism has again tested Lantau Island’s infrastructure as the stunning silvergrass display atop Sunset Peak (Tai Tung Shan) attracts thousands of hikers, particularly mainland visitors, seeking scenic views and ideal photo opportunities. Following significant congestion last weekend, transportation operators implemented crucial capacity boosts on Friday, November 14, 2025, to manage the evening descent…
A major search is underway for Miss Orange, a Chinese social media influencer with a significant following, who vanished in Cambodia nearly a week ago. The highly-publicized disappearance, coupled with the simultaneous disappearance of her boyfriend, has ignited widespread concern among her 110,000 Douyin followers and prompted family members to seek diplomatic assistance. Miss Orange,…
The Hague, November 16, 2025 — Dutch authorities confirmed a significant outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at a large commercial egg production facility in Drogeham, Friesland, prompting the immediate culling of approximately 117,000 poultry. Announced late Friday, this incident signals an escalation in the country’s ongoing struggle with bird flu, following a separate,…
A shocking incident at a Taipa hotel has resulted in the death of a woman following a suspected premeditated attack, according to Macao’s Judiciary Police (PJ). The violent episode, which took place last Thursday, November 13, culminated in the arrest of another mainland national on suspicion of aggravated homicide and unlawful possession of prohibited weapons,…
Hong Kong, November 15, 2025 — Construction work near the expansion zone of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was briefly halted today after workers unearthed an unexploded British wartime mortar. The device, discovered late this morning in an area designated for the new third runway, prompted an organized evacuation and a controlled detonation operation successfully…
The Philippines is currently grappling with a sharp increase in measles and rubella infections, with health officials citing displacement from recent natural calamities as a major contributing factor to the heightened spread. From January to mid-November 2025, the Department of Health (DOH) recorded 4,718 cases of the highly contagious diseases, marking a worrying 37 percent…
A scheduled race at Hong Kong’s famed Sha Tin Racecourse was dramatically declared void this afternoon after a riderless horse reversed course on track, creating an immediate and serious safety hazard for the field of competitors. The eleventh-hour cancellation, which took place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, resulted in the refunding of all wagers placed…
A 63-year-old man who departed the United Christian Hospital (UCH) without authorization earlier this week has returned safely to the facility, according to a hospital spokesperson. The patient, whose unannounced absence prompted a public appeal, is reported to be in stable condition following his return. The incident began on Thursday, November 13, when the patient…