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…
Three major Chinese carriers—Air China, China Southern, and China Eastern—have introduced flexible booking policies for passengers traveling to Japan following a stern travel advisory issued by Beijing. Citing escalating security risks and a worsening climate for bilateral relations, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the country. Effective immediately, the…
An afternoon commute turned chaotic on Saturday, November 15, 2025, outside Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) when a Citybus double-decker bus reportedly veered off course and collided with a roadside planter near Terminal 1. The accident, which occurred around 3:16 p.m., resulted in injuries to eighteen individuals, though all were reported to be conscious upon…
HONG KONG — Authorities responded to the Bride’s Pool Barbecue Site in Tai Po this morning following reports of a strong odor emanating from discarded carrier bags, leading to the discovery of two deceased dogs. The incident, which occurred on Friday, involved personnel from the Hong Kong Police Force and the Society for the Prevention…
One year after the mysterious death of his daughter following a company banquet, a father in Lianyungang, China, has initiated legal proceedings against local police, demanding the release of investigative reports and the justification for omitting an autopsy. Fan Xusheng is representing himself in an administrative lawsuit against the Ganyu District Public Security Bureau, seeking…
A newly released repository of documents from the estate of deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein indicates that Steve Bannon, the former chief strategist for President Donald Trump, exchanged messages with Epstein in November 2018, seeking urgent assistance with logistical arrangements during a trip to the United Kingdom to address the Oxford Union. This correspondence, identified from…
Hong Kong—The global toy industry and the city of Hong Kong are mourning the loss of L.T. Lam, the revered designer and industrialist credited with inventing the iconic little yellow rubber duck bath toy. Lam passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, at the age of 105. His family has scheduled a farewell service for…
Police in Fanling have arrested a 77-year-old man in connection with an alleged assault on a fellow resident at a local elderly care facility, stemming from a dispute reportedly involving noise levels. The incident, which occurred late last week, left an 80-year-old man injured and requiring hospitalization. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the confrontation…
A popular bar on Knutsford Terrace in Hong Kong’s bustling Tsim Sha Tsui district was the scene of an early morning burglary, prompting a police investigation into the forced entry and theft of cash. Authorities were alerted shortly before 9 a.m. on November 15, 2025, after a security guard discovered tangible signs of a break-in…
The U.S. Justice Department has confirmed it will initiate an examination into the network surrounding the late convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein, focusing on alleged connections to prominent individuals and financial institutions, including former President Bill Clinton and JPMorgan Chase. The announcement, made by Attorney General Pam Bondi, follows a public request from President Donald Trump,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Facing mounting political pressure over consumer costs, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on November 15, 2025, enacting sweeping, retroactive exemptions for over 100 imported food products, including staples like coffee, beef, and bananas. This strategic recalibration of the administration’s protectionist trade policy aims to temper rising household costs ahead of…
Vilnius, Lithuania — Avion Express, a major European wet-lease specialist, has launched a formal investigation into serious allegations that a former pilot served as captain on numerous passenger flights across the continent using falsified credentials. The inquiry, initiated following receipt of unverified information regarding the aviator’s background, threatens to intensify scrutiny over document verification standards…
A minor fire incident at the MTR Ho Tung Lau Depot in Fo Tan late Thursday night prompted a rapid operational response, resulting in the successful extinguishing of the blaze and the safe precautionary evacuation of personnel. Authorities confirmed that the fire, which originated within a restroom facility, was not deemed suspicious, and no injuries…
A former Shanghai nightclub sales manager has received a 12-year prison sentence and a substantial fine after the Putuo District People’s Court found him guilty of operating an elaborate romance fraud that bilked two professional women out of more than 10 million yuan (approximately HK$11.03 million). The convicted man, identified by the pseudonym Han Xing,…
Early Friday morning in Hong Kong’s Southern District, an 81-year-old woman sustained critical injuries after being struck by a taxi in Aberdeen. The collision, which occurred around 6:22 a.m., led to the arrest of the taxi driver on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm. The incident unfolded at the junction of Wah Ting…
Top political and business figures from China and the United States converged in Chicago last week to champion deepened collaboration, particularly in the critical sectors of agriculture and artificial intelligence (AI). The galvanizing event was the ninth annual gala hosted by the China General Chamber of Commerce Chicago (CGCC Chicago), drawing approximately 800 attendees under…
A dramatic overnight accident on Aberdeen Praya Road has prompted a police investigation after a private vehicle lost control, crashed violently, and was subsequently abandoned by its occupants early Friday morning. The incident, centered near the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market, resulted in significant property damage and has raised immediate questions about the circumstances leading up…
Early Friday morning, Kyiv sustained one of the most intense aerial assaults in recent weeks, resulting in six confirmed fatalities and 35 injuries, according to the Kyiv City Military Administration. The overnight offensive, which involved a complex mixture of drone and advanced hypersonic missile technology, targeted the Ukrainian capital, causing widespread damage to essential infrastructure…