WASHINGTON D.C. — President Donald Trump signaled a potential expansion of U.S. counter-narcotics military operations into Mexico and Colombia and declined to rule out deploying American forces to Venezuela, according to recent remarks made at the White House on Monday to Politico. While rejecting any detailed discussion of operational specifics or potential ground deployments, the…
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) in Hong Kong has initiated enforcement action against a dried goods retailer after discovering dangerously high levels of sulphur dioxide in a batch of bamboo fungus. The detection, made during standard market surveillance, highlighted significant non-compliance with local food safety regulations, prompting an immediate sales ban and source tracing…
A powerful overnight earthquake struck near Japan’s northeastern coast, causing extensive shaking, brief tsunami warnings, and resulting in infrastructure damage, particularly at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido. The seismic event, which registered a magnitude of 7.5, occurred off the eastern shore of Aomori Prefecture late on December 8, followed by significant aftershocks and compounding pre-existing…
Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi issued a formal apology this week following revelations that a regional party chapter she heads accepted a political donation exceeding the statutory limit. Appearing before the House of Representatives’ Budget Committee on Tuesday, Takaichi expressed profound regret as the chapter’s representative, confirming that the…
Hong Kong authorities are accelerating a comprehensive, multi-faceted relief and recovery effort following the devastating Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, mobilizing substantial financial aid, expanded social welfare, and intensive investigation measures. On December 9, 2025, the government announced the establishment of three dedicated task forces addressing the ongoing crisis—focusing on investigation, emergency support,…
Ukraine is preparing to submit a significantly revised peace proposal to the White House as early as Tuesday, following intense diplomatic activity aimed at preventing any settlement that would compel Kyiv to surrender territory to Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky, fresh from high-stakes discussions with European and NATO counterparts, emphasized that he is legally bound—under both…
A major food safety incident involving Sam’s Club has prompted a swift investigation and public apology after a customer in Shenzhen, China, reported finding a live mouse inside a package of ordered mochi delivered via the retailer’s “Rapid Delivery” service. The alarming discovery, which occurred around December 9, quickly circulated on mainland social media, raising…
Authorities in Hong Kong are investigating a tragic incident at the Rambler Oasis Hotel in Tsing Yi after a woman was found deceased following a presumed fall from height. On Tuesday, December 9, emergency services responded to reports shortly after 1 p.m. regarding an unresponsive individual discovered on an outdoor platform at the premises, located…
A significant magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck near the eastern coastline of Japan’s Aomori Prefecture late on Monday, December 8 (local time), resulting in documented injuries and prompting immediate diplomatic action from Hong Kong authorities. The powerful offshore tremor, occurring in the evening hours, left at least 30 individuals with injuries across the affected region, though no…
HONG KONG — Authorities successfully executed an enforcement action in Tung Chung today, targeting a suspected unlicensed massage establishment, resulting in the arrest of two local women. The operation, conducted on Tuesday, December 9, followed extensive intelligence gathering and investigation into illicit business practices within the district. The focus of the police action centered on…
In the wake of a tragic No. 5 alarm fire that claimed 160 lives at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong’s Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) is offering complimentary funeral services and exploring cutting-edge technology, including 3D printing, to support grieving families. This comprehensive philanthropic effort, announced on December 9, aims to…
A devastating fire tore through a seven-story office building in Central Jakarta, Indonesia, on Tuesday, resulting in the tragic deaths of 22 individuals, including a pregnant woman. The mid-day inferno, which rapidly engulfed the structure in the Kemayoran neighborhood, has prompted a major investigation into workplace safety protocols and the storage of specialized electronic equipment.…
Hong Kong’s primary service sectors experienced broad-based growth in the third quarter of 2025, registering significantly higher business receipts year-over-year, according to provisional data released by the Census and Statistics Department (C&SD). This robust performance was largely propelled by financial services and technology, contrasting with a slight downturn in the transportation sector. The findings, published…
Coordinated law enforcement efforts among China, Myanmar, and Thailand recently culminated in the repatriation of 1,178 Chinese citizens suspected of involvement in cross-border telecommunications and online fraud, marking a significant escalation in the regional fight against organized crime. Following a high-level ministerial commitment in November involving six Southeast Asian nations, authorities launched a sweeping operation…
Hong Kong health authorities have ordered the immediate closure of the popular Tsing Yi Nature Trails due to heightened risk of Chikungunya virus transmission, following confirmation that five recently infected individuals visited the area. Effective immediately, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) has suspended public access to the trails to allow for extensive anti-mosquito operations…
On December 9, 2025, Japan activated its newly established large-scale offshore earthquake alert system following a significant magnitude 7.5 tremor that struck off Aomori Prefecture the previous night. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) initiated the Hokkaido–Sanriku offshore earthquake alert, a category introduced in 2022, signaling a heightened potential for a subsequent, more devastating event along…
HONG KONG — Police Commissioner Joe Chow confirmed Monday that the second phase of post-disaster operations has concluded, successfully clearing all collapsed scaffolding from around the fire-affected buildings in coordination with the Housing Department. The grim search efforts, however, continue to yield challenging discoveries, including a suspected human bone found during the clean-up, which is…
Police Commissioner Joe Chow announced Monday the completion of the second phase of clean-up operations following the recent devastating structural collapse and fire, confirming that all affected scaffolding around the buildings has been successfully removed in coordination with the Housing Department. However, the comprehensive recovery effort continues to uncover grim new details, with the death…
A recent paragliding excursion near Hong Kong’s renowned Dragon’s Back hiking trail ended tragically on Monday afternoon when a 68-year-old man fell fatally shortly after attempting takeoff. The incident, which occurred near Shek O Peak, prompted a rapid emergency response and is now under investigation by local authorities. Around 2:20 p.m. on December 9, 2025,…
Hong Kong Police are appealing to the community for assistance in locating a 43-year-old resident, Ip Yick-chin, who disappeared nearly three weeks ago near the Tsuen Wan MTR station. Ip Yick-chin, described as a man of medium build, was last observed publicly on the afternoon of Friday, November 22, near the bustling Tsuen Wan MTR…