Hong Kong Police Disaster Victim Identification Unit staff went through four of the buildings over the weekend, finding another 30 bodies that took the official death toll to 146. Another 100 people are still unaccounted for, and 79 were injured.
The death toll in the Hong Kong high-rise housing complex blaze touches 94
Hong Kong Police investigation suggested that the protective nets, waterproof canvas and plastic cloth covering the buildings might fall short of fireproof standards.
A cargo plane skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport and plunged into the sea early Monday, killing two ground staff members, according to local media reports.
Between January and July 2025, Hong Kong welcomed 233,000 visitors from India, marking an 8 percent increase compared to the same period last year. With arrivals reaching 94 percent of pre-pandemic levels, India has emerged as the 11th largest source market for Hong Kong tourism. In line with this recovery, the Hong Kong Tourism Board […]
Over 40 activists sentenced in Hong Kong under National Security Law
The tournament, with its thrilling matches and carnivalesque atmosphere, symbolises the very spirit of cricket through its universal accessibility. The HK6’s aims to create a three-day festival of cricket for fans to experience.
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy business tycoon Jimmy Lai, who is known for criticising Chinese leaders, is facing a long-awaited trial over charges that he “colluded with foreign forces”. Lai, 76, has denied all charges levelled against him. He was jailed in December 2020. If found guilty, then he faces life in prison. He was arrested under […]
Hong Kong will stop requiring masks to be worn in public places from tomorrow, ending the prolonged COVID-era lockdown that damaged its economy and standing in the world.
Harsha Thangirala’s childhood interest in music has blossomed into a fruitful career. The young music editor has not let anything get in the way of achieving his dreams.
