The boundaries of human exploration shifted permanently in early April 2026, as the Artemis II mission successfully carried a crew around the Moon, marking a pivotal moment in the history of spaceflight. For the first time, a woman ventured beyond low Earth orbit, signaling a new era of inclusivity and ambition for NASA’s efforts to … Read more
The Hong Kong property market continues to see volatility as distressed assets hit the auction block. In a recent move highlighting the urgency of lenders to liquidate collateral, a private residential unit in Fanling was put up for auction at a price significantly below its estimated market value. The property, a ground-floor unit in San … Read more
The fragile peace in the Middle East has fractured once again, as Iran has reportedly halted oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following a massive Israeli military offensive in Lebanon. This escalation comes just hours after the United States and Iran reached a tentative two-week ceasefire, threatening to derail diplomatic efforts and ignite … Read more
The independent commission of inquiry into the devastating Wang Fuk Yuen fire resumed its proceedings on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, uncovering a systemic culture of negligence and perfunctory safety checks among the contractors responsible for the complex’s fire protection systems. The second round of the Wang Fuk Yuen fire investigation hearings began at 10:00 AM, … Read more
The precarious diplomatic dance between Washington and Tehran has entered a high-stakes phase, as mediators and officials scramble to prevent a wider regional escalation. At the center of the current friction are the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, a process currently caught between the hope of a temporary truce and the threat of intensified military pressure. As … Read more
A disturbing video circulating on social media has sparked widespread alarm across Hong Kong after capturing a violent confrontation between two teenagers at a basketball court in Sau Mau Ping. The footage, which began spreading on April 6, 2026, shows a physical altercation that rapidly escalated from shoving and grappling on the ground to a … Read more
A tragic accident at the Sha Tin racecourse on Monday, April 6, 2026, resulted in the death of a favorite horse and the injury of its rider, casting a somber shadow over the day’s racing events. The horse, known as “Lucky Soldier” (幸運奇兵), suffered a catastrophic leg injury during the fourth race of the day, … Read more
Berlin, Germany – March 20, 2026 – A groundbreaking global epidemiological study led by researchers at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has revealed significant regional disparities in head and neck cancer risk, with Hong Kong exhibiting a higher overall incidence rate than the global average. The research, published in the prestigious medical journal … Read more
HONG KONG – A 68-year-old man, identified as Liu Jianbang, who went missing whereas hiking in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong on Friday, March 13th, has been found dead. Police confirmed that Mr. Liu was discovered on Monday afternoon, March 16th, in a ravine along Lin Keng in Tai Po Kau. The discovery … Read more
Hong Kong authorities are preparing to launch a two-week city-wide crackdown on traffic violations, focusing on distracted driving and illegal pedestrian crossings, following a significant increase in traffic fatalities in 2025. The heightened enforcement, dubbed “Clearview” and “Autobinder,” will begin tomorrow, March 17th, and run through March 31st, as officials seek to reverse a worrying … Read more