Nepal Orders Rescuers to Safety as Burst Debris Dam in Tibet Sparks New Flood Fears

Nepal has ordered a precarious halt to ongoing search and rescue operations for survivors of devastating floods that struck on Wednesday, as a new and urgent threat emerged: a debris…

China Pauses Rescue Operations in Tibet Due to High Flood Risk Amidst Ongoing Mudslide Disaster

The delicate and perilous rescue operation for hundreds missing after a catastrophic mudslide in Tibet has been suspended by Chinese authorities, a decision necessitated by the escalating threat of renewed…

Thousands Missing as Tsunami-Like Deluge Engulfs Himalayan Villages

Rescuers in Nepal and China were locked in a desperate Saturday battle to locate thousands of people still missing days after a catastrophic, tsunami-like wall of water and debris surged…

Wang Fuk Court Buyback Nears Completion as Over 96% of Homeowners Accept Government Offer

More than 96 percent of homeowners at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court have committed to selling their flats to the government under an official buyback scheme, with the deadline for…

Hong Kong Court Acquits Police Officer of Indecent Assault After Discrediting Accuser’s Testimony

A Hong Kong police officer, Ng Ka-wai, has been found not guilty of indecent assault by the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts, a verdict delivered after the presiding magistrate determined the…

Hong Kong Government Opens Applications for Ride-Hailing Licences, Uber and Didi Prepare to Comply

Hong Kong’s transportation landscape is poised for a significant regulatory shift as the government officially opened the application window for ride-hailing platform licences on Friday. In a move long anticipated…

Hong Kong Police Officer Arrested for Misconduct in Public Office Amidst Allegations of Indecent Communication

A 32-year-old officer within the Hong Kong Police Force has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following allegations that he sent indecent messages and explicit photographs to…

Hong Kong Enhances Heat Stress Warning System Amidst Record Temperatures and Worker Safety Concerns

Hong Kong’s Labour Department has announced significant adjustments to its Heat Stress at Work Warning (HSWW) system, a move prompted by widespread criticism that the previous thresholds failed to adequately…

Fisherman Dies After Sampan Suspected of Being Struck by Lightning Off Tseung Kwan O Coast

A 67-year-old Hong Kong fisherman has tragically lost his life after his sampan was suspected of being struck by lightning off the coast of Tseung Kwan O during a severe…

The Star Ferry Faces Potential Fare Hike as Government Weighs Iconic Status Against Public Affordability

Plans to increase fares for Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry are under careful consideration, with a government transport advisor emphasizing the need to balance the ferry service’s status as a…