Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm signal, warns of hail, violent gusts
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UK’s Starmer faces calls to resign as Mandelson scandal reignites
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure to quit on Friday over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as envoy to Washington, after it...
Debunking the myth of the lonely, isolated Hong Kong retiree
Earlier this week I stumbled on a fascinating piece of research led by geography professor Becky Loo at the University of Hong Kong and...
Hong Kong to scrap fax messaging between police and fire services for emergencies
Hong Kong’s security chief has pledged to replace emergency fax messaging between police and firefighters with a digital system and to increase phone lines...
Pakistan oil tanker becomes first to exit through Hormuz since US blockade began
A Pakistan-flagged tanker that entered the Persian Gulf over the weekend has become the first carrier to exit through the Strait of Hormuz with...
Indonesia’s Surabaya bans absentee fathers from public services for dodging child support
As divorce rates continue to rise in Indonesia, more single mothers are bearing the brunt of financial hardship due to the challenges of collecting...
Hong Kong to strengthen police coordination in animal abuse cases
Hong Kong’s conservation officers will step up coordination with police to carry out joint operations to enter private premises when investigating suspected animal abuse,...
Vietnamese airline to lease up to 10 C909 jets in boost for Chinese aircraft maker
Vietnamese budget carrier VietJet Air has agreed to lease as many as 10 Chinese-made C909 regional passenger jets, giving a lift to their manufacturer’s...