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Thirty-six dead in Hong Kong house fire: city leader

People watch as thick smoke and flames rise during a large fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district November 26, 2025. — AFP Officers say firefighters are unable to enter the burning buildings. A firefighter was pronounced dead after suffering burns to his face. Police say residents were trapped as the flames spread quickly. A massive fire that ripped through an apartment building in Hong Kong has killed at least 36 people, the city’s chief John Lee said on Thursday, adding that 279 people were missing. “So far, this fire has killed 36

November 10, 2025

Pakistan beat Kuwait to be crowned Hong Kong Sixes 2025 champions

Pakistan captain Abbas Afridi and batsman Abdul Samad during the final of the Hong Kong Sixes, in Hong Kong, November 9, 2025. — X/@TheRealPCBMedia HONG KONG: Pakistan produced a commanding display to beat Kuwait by 44 runs to lift the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 trophy at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok on Sunday. Batting first, Pakistan got off to a fast start. Opener Abdul Samad blasted Yasin Patel’s second ball of the match for a six, while the bowler, under pressure, also dispatched three wides. Khawaja Nafay then continued the onslaught by clearing the ropes with his first

November 7, 2025

India lead Pakistan in rain-affected encounter in Hong Kong Sixes

Indian batsman Robin Uthappa pictured during the Hong Kong Sixes match against Pakistan at the Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, Hong Kong on November 7, 2025. – Screengrab/Livestream HONG KONG: India beat Pakistan by two runs in a rain-limited match of the Hong Kong Sixes 2025 at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok on Friday. Chasing a target of 87 runs in six overs, Pakistan were 41-1 in three overs when rain interrupted play. According to the DLS method, India was declared the winner, having scored more runs at the same stage of the participants. Pakistan started strongly as

October 20, 2025

Two dead as cargo plane crashes off runway into sea at Hong Kong airport

FlightRadar24 said the 32-year-old aircraft was once a passenger before being converted into a cargo A cargo plane lies partially overboard after skidding off the runway during landing at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China October 20, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Two Hong Kong airport security personnel were killed early Monday when a cargo plane from Dubai skidded off the runway on landing, collided with their patrol car and pushed it into the sea, the city’s airport operator said. The Boeing 747 involved in the deadliest airport incident in the financial hub in more than 25 years also hit

October 20, 2025

Cargo plane skids off runway in Hong Kong, killing two airport staff

A cargo plane lies partially in the sea after skidding off the runway while landing at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2025. — Reuters HONG KONG: Two Hong Kong airport security personnel were killed early Monday when a plane from Dubai skidded off the runway on landing, collided with their patrol car and pushed it into the sea, the city’s airport operator said. The Boeing 747 involved in the deadliest airport incident in the financial hub in more than 25 years also hit the water and partially sank, but all four crew members on board

September 13, 2025

Bangladesh won Hong Kong with seven wickets

Bangladesh’s Litton Das celebrates half a century during the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 match against Hong Kong at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 11th 2025.-CCC ACC Bangladesh’s skiper breaks 59 runs from 39 traditions. Das, hridoy shares 95-runs a third wicket stop. Nizakat Khan Top-Scores for Hong Kong with durable 42. Bangladesh began the Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a seven Wicket victory over Hong Kong during the Third Tournament match at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on Thursday. Hunting a medium 144-turn target, the tigers comfortably hit the victorious routes for the loss

September 9, 2025

Afghanistan Thump Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025 Opener

Afghanistan players celebrate a wicket during the Asia Cup 2025 match against Hong Kong at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 9th 2025. – ACC Naib and Farooqi claim two wickers each for Afghanistan. Hong Kong stumbles on 94/9 despite Babar Hayat’s 39. India to take over the UAE in the next match in Dubai on Wednesday. Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai’s Fifties and the collective bowling effort gave Afghanistan a dominant victory over Hong Kong with 94 runs at the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 race at Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Hunting a discouraging target

February 5, 2025

US Postal Service inhibits China, Hong Kong Parcels amid rising tensions

Listen to the article The United States Postal Service (USPS) has suspended the acceptance of international parcels by China and Hong Kong, effectively, without indicating when the suspension will end. This move is expected to seriously affect the world -wide e -commerce giants such as Shein and Temu. USPS clarified that the suspension specifically affects the parcels and will not interfere with the delivery of letters. However, the postal service did not give a specific reasoning behind the decision. The announcement comes shortly after the signing of the executive provision of US President Donald Trump, which ended the “de minimis”

November 2, 2024