The world’s first and only Monopoly-themed attraction, Monopoly Dreams Hong Kong, has officially ceased operations after six years at its prominent location atop Victoria Peak. The 20,000-square-foot indoor entertainment venue, which brought the beloved board game to life using advanced technology and immersive installations, closed its doors for good on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, telling…
A routine afternoon meal turned tragic in Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei district on Sunday, November 23, 2025, after a man in his seventies unexpectedly collapsed at his home in the Lucky Building on Austin Road. The incident, which occurred just before 3:00 p.m., prompted an emergency response that resulted in the man’s death shortly…
An international law enforcement operation culminated in the recent arrest and subsequent deportation of a Singaporean man suspected of serving a key role in an organized crime syndicate operating from Cambodia. The suspect, 32-year-old Brian Sie Eng Fa, was apprehended in Thailand’s Khon Kaen province where he was residing at his wife’s residence after reportedly…
China’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, issued a strong rebuke to Japan this week, urging immediate self-reflection and correction of historical errors to prevent future diplomatic tensions. The senior official, who serves as a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivered the cautionary message during a press…
Kyiv and Washington are set to accelerate negotiations toward a potential peace resolution for the conflict with Russia, with high-level talks organized in Switzerland in the coming days. The upcoming meeting signifies a critical phase in the ongoing international diplomatic efforts to define the core elements of a final agreement. According to Rustem Umerov, the…
After being brutally uprooted by a super typhoon, a 50-year-old Indian banyan tree that served as the heart of Hong Kong’s Oi Man Estate in Ho Man Tin is now the subject of an ambitious and novel ecological conservation effort. Instead of sending the fallen giant to a landfill—the fate of roughly 60,000 tonnes of…
Central Vietnam is grappling with the devastating aftermath of historic flooding and landslides, which have claimed at least 90 lives as of Sunday. Days of relentless torrential rain have triggered widespread inundation across several provinces, leaving infrastructure severely damaged and humanitarian crises escalating. According to figures released by the Vietnam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority…
A massive search and rescue effort is underway near Hong Kong’s Tsing Ma Bridge following a dramatic eight-hour standoff that concluded when a 48-year-old man jumped from the structure into the sea early Saturday morning. This complex public safety incident, classified as an attempted suicide by police, began Friday evening and required extensive negotiations by…
Hong Kong is navigating a challenging period marked by elevated influenza activity, particularly affecting young residents, prompting renewed calls for widespread vaccination ahead of the anticipated winter flu season. Since late August, the region has confirmed 21 pediatric cases of severe influenza, tragically resulting in two fatalities among patients ranging from 11 months to 17…
Following a recent raid revealing a sophisticated “VIP” room, Thailand’s Justice Minister, Pol Lt Gen Rutthaphon Naowarat, conducted an urgent inspection of Bangkok Remand Prison on November 23, 2025. The high-level visit aims to consolidate evidence and verify facts surrounding allegations of corruption and preferential treatment provided to certain Chinese inmates, prompting immediate personnel transfers…
FC Barcelona celebrated an emphatic homecoming this past weekend, marking their triumphant return to the newly renovated Camp Nou stadium by dismantling Athletic Bilbao with a decisive 4-0 victory. This resounding win concluded a significant two-and-a-half-year period during which the Catalan giants played their home fixtures elsewhere, giving fans a memorable evening marked by exceptional…
Authorities in Hong Kong initiated an investigation Sunday morning following the tragic sudden death of an eight-year-old child in a residential unit in Fo Tan. The incident occurred shortly after 4 a.m. on November 23, when police received an urgent call from the boy’s sister reporting that her younger brother had suddenly collapsed inside their…
Authorities Probe Unexpected Death of Eight-Year-Old Boy Hong Kong police have initiated a formal investigation following the sudden, unexplained death of an eight-year-old boy in the Fo Tan area early Sunday morning. The tragedy occurred inside a residential flat at Fung Yat House within the Sui Wo Court estate. Emergency services were dispatched to the…
Hainan Airlines has launched a new direct passenger service connecting Brussels, Belgium, with the major western Chinese municipality of Chongqing, significantly bolstering air travel between Europe and Asia. The inaugural flight, which commenced operations on Saturday, November 23, 2025, marks the carrier’s fourth direct link from the Belgian capital to mainland China, adding to existing…
A tragic traffic accident in the Kwai Chung district of Hong Kong resulted in the death of a 55-year-old woman days after she was struck by a public light bus, leading to the arrest of the 71-year-old male driver. The incident, which occurred near 55 Wo Tong Tsui Street, highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety…
A tragic traffic incident in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong, this past week resulted in the death of a 55-year-old woman after she was struck by a public light bus. The pedestrian, identified by her surname Fong, succumbed to severe injuries following the collision, prompting a police investigation and the arrest of the minibus driver. The…
Emergency services dramatically intervened on the Tsing Ma Bridge Friday evening after an agitated taxi passenger abruptly exited a vehicle in active traffic, scaled a roadside barrier, and positioned himself precariously on the structure’s outer edge, causing major congestion toward the airport. The intense standoff unfolded after police received the taxi driver’s report around 7:49…
Hong Kong’s Medical Council has dramatically reversed its controversial decision to permanently terminate a long-stalled disciplinary hearing concerning a cross-border infant later diagnosed with cerebral palsy. The abrupt shift, announced Friday following a three-hour review, came under intense public scrutiny and after direct intervention from the government. The high-stakes case, which spans over a decade,…
Chinese customs officials intercepted a substantial cache of undeclared cigars hidden within a baby stroller at the Liantang border checkpoint, underscoring ongoing efforts to curb illicit cross-border tobacco trafficking. The November 22, 2025, seizure involved a female traveler who attempted to bypass inspection controls by concealing 150 cigars among infant supplies, according to information released…
The highly anticipated blockbuster exhibition, “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums,” at the Hong Kong Palace Museum faced immediate challenges during its premiere weekend, drawing massive, sometimes unwieldy crowds that resulted in lengthy queues and calls for refunds. Opening on November 20 and scheduled to run until August 31, 2026, the exhibition is a…