Edinburgh Airport resumed operations late Thursday morning following a temporary suspension of all flights due to a significant IT failure affecting its air traffic control provider, though passengers should anticipate continued widespread delays and cancellations throughout the day. The network disruption, originating within the Air Navigation Solutions (ANSL) system, forced the grounding of aircraft and…
EDINBURGH, Scotland — Operations at Edinburgh Airport were completely suspended early Friday morning following a major IT system failure that crippled services provided by the air traffic control vendor. Both departures and arrivals ceased operating as specialist teams initiated urgent efforts to repair the technical fault. The grounding of all flights has led to immediate…
China’s centralized anti-corruption bodies have announced the expulsion of former National Railway Administration head, Fei Dongbin, from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and his dismissal from public office. The sweeping action follows a substantive investigation into what authorities deem serious violations of both party discipline and national law. The decision, made public on December…
Hong Kong residents are poised to observe a stunning celestial event tonight as the full Moon reaches its closest orbital point to Earth, marking the final supermoon of 2025. This astronomical alignment, known colloquially as a supermoon, offers sky-watchers a noticeably larger and 30% brighter lunar display than an average full Moon, providing a dramatic…
Air China, China Southern, and China Eastern continue to offer flexible booking options for travelers between mainland China and Japan, citing ongoing geopolitical tension as the primary factor for the extended relief. China’s three dominant state-owned carriers—Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines—have prolonged their complimentary refund and rebooking policies for all flights…
Hong Kong authorities have extended the drone flight restriction zone surrounding the site of a devastating November fire in Tai Po, citing ongoing public safety concerns and the need to protect forensic and recovery operations. Following the serious blaze at Hong Fuk Court on November 26, which resulted in significant casualties, police announced Thursday that…
French President Emmanuel Macron raised significant concerns among European counterparts this week, warning that a looming U.S. administration under Donald Trump might pressure Kyiv into ceding territory absent robust security guarantees. This cautionary message signals a potential rift between Washington and Europe regarding the eventual resolution of the accelerating conflict in Ukraine. The disclosure, extracted…
Hong Kong authorities and animal welfare organizations concluded a significant search operation late last week at Hong Fuk Court, recovering numerous pets following a severe fire. Spearheaded by the Disaster Victim Identification Unit (DVIU), the multi-day effort—prompted by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)—culminated in the miraculous finding of a cat…
Hong Kong’s ongoing efforts against substance abuse showed mixed results in the first three quarters of 2025, according to a recent review by the Action Committee Against Narcotics (ACAN). While overall reported drug abuser numbers saw a marginal 1% reduction, data from the Central Registry of Drug Abuse (CRDA) revealed a worrying increase in substance…
The Committee on Home-School Co-operation (CHSC) announced the publication of the Secondary School Profiles 2025/2026 on December 5, revealing a significant net reduction in Form One classes across Hong Kong’s government and aided secondary education sectors for the upcoming academic year. This annual resource, designed to assist Primary Six parents in making informed secondary school…
HONG KONG—Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) administration has ordered the indefinite cessation of its student union’s operations, a decision announced late Thursday, December 4, following the display of politically charged posters on the union’s dedicated noticeboard, commonly known as the “Democracy Wall.” The university demanded that union facilities, including their office space and the noticeboard,…
Hong Kong authorities are urgently seeking information regarding the disappearance of a 49-year-old man, Cheung Cheuk-wa, last seen leaving his residence in Tsing Yi nearly two weeks ago. Mr. Cheung was reported missing by his family on Dec. 3, several days after he was last spotted departing his home on Tsing Yi Road on the…
TOKYO, JAPAN – Tetsuya Yamagami, the man charged with the high-profile 2022 assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, offered his first public apology to the late leader’s family this week, nearly three and a half years after the deadly shooting that shook global politics. During a court appearance on Thursday, December 5, 2025,…
A bipartisan coalition in the U.S. Senate introduced new legislation this week aimed at tightening and codifying current restrictions on exporting advanced artificial intelligence semiconductors to U.S. rivals, primarily China, preempting any potential attempts by the executive branch to soften existing controls. The action, spearheaded by Republican Senator Pete Ricketts and Democratic Senator Chris Coons,…
A fatal traffic accident Friday morning in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district resulted in the death of an elderly female pedestrian after she was struck by a coach. The incident occurred around 10:17 a.m. on Wan Chai Road, near the bustling intersection with Tai Wo Street, prompting an immediate police investigation into the precise circumstances…
Following a devastating blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, the Hong Kong Primary Healthcare Office has initiated a comprehensive, complimentary family doctor program designed to provide immediate and ongoing medical support, including mental health services, for affected residents. The scheme, which began on December 5, 2025, and runs through February 28, 2026, aims…
China has intensified its diplomatic efforts at the United Nations, calling on member states and international bodies to unite against the use of unilateral coercive measures (UCMs), arguing these actions severely undermine global development, international law, and human rights. Speaking during a recent informal session of the UN General Assembly focused on the inaugural International…
Taiwanese authorities have mandated a year-long suspension of the popular Chinese social media and e-commerce application, Xiaohongshu, effective immediately. The ban, ordered by the Cabinet’s Anti-Fraud Command Center (AFCC), targets the platform over significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities and its demonstrated link to extensive financial fraud, despite the app currently boasting more than three million users across…
Emergency services responded swiftly Friday morning after a shooting occurred near a gym within a shopping complex in Gregory Hills, a suburb located approximately 45 kilometers from the Sydney central business district. While no injuries were reported, the incident prompted a significant police presence and a major investigation, as authorities search for two armed suspects…
Federal authorities have apprehended a Virginia resident in connection with the placement of two sophisticated pipe bombs near the political headquarters of both the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol disturbance. Brian Cole Jr., 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, was taken into custody without incident early Thursday following…