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Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty on all national security charges, drawing international condemnation from the US and UK. Rights groups warn the verdict threatens press freedom in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong police reveal first interior images of building where fire claimed 146 lives

A massive fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court housing estate killed 146, left 100 missing and 79 injured. Authorities halted contractor projects and arrested at least 11 people for investigation.

Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades: Toll climbs to 94 as search operations near completion

Hong Kong Fire Updates: The death toll climbed to 83 by midnight Thursday, making it Hong Kong’s deadliest fire since 1948, when 176 people died in a warehouse blaze

Styrofoam, scaffolding or Chinese nets? What sparked the deadly Hong Kong inferno that killed 65

Police investigating the blaze discovered sheets of Styrofoam -- a highly flammable material -- attached to the external walls around the elevator lobby of one tower.

Hong Kong high-rise fire kills 44, nearly 300 missing in city’s worst inferno in decades

Hong Kong Fire:Hundreds of people remain unaccounted for in what has become the city’s deadliest blaze in decades

13 killed in Hong Kong housing disaster: How a scaffolding fire turned deadly | WATCH

The blaze showed no signs of slowing after dark, with flames inside the tower blocks casting an eerie orange glow on the surrounding buildings.

Air India's Dreamliner faces technical snag at Hong Kong airport

The Boeing 787-8 plane VT-ANO, which faced the issue on Thursday, is the same aircraft in which the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) was deployed seconds before landing at the Birmingham airport on October 4.

Hong Kong and India drive banner year for equity capital markets

After a slow start to the year, IPOs in India fetched over $6 billion in the third quarter, more than the first six months of 2025 combined, data compiled by Bloomberg show

Diljit Dosanjh poses with fans on the streets of Hong Kong ahead of his concert

Diljit Dosanjh gears up to rock Hong Kong with his Aura Tour 2025 at AXA Wonderland, West Kowloon, on September 28. Fans await an unforgettable night of music and energy.

Hong Kong airport mulls 36-hour closure due to super typhoon

Airport and aviation officials plan to halt all flights from as early as 6 p.m. local time on Tuesday through 6 a.m. on Thursday as Super Typhoon Ragasa bears down

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Streaming, Asia Cup 2025: When and Where to watch SL vs HK?

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Live Streaming: Hong Kong have already endured two crushing losses and will look for an upset, which can potentially be their final match of the tournament.

Litton Das leads Bangladesh to emphatic win over Hong Kong in Asia Cup

Bangladesh put up a disciplined bowling effort to limit Hong Kong to 143.

Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh vs Hong Kong live streaming: When and where to watch BAN vs HK match?

Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh vs Hong Kong live streaming: Hong Kong will be desperate for a win after they badly lost their opening fixture against Afghanistan.

Hong Kong trans man wins challenge against public toilet law: 'The way people looked at me...'

'Many trans people choose not to use public conveniences at all, due to fear, the threat of harassment, and to avoid having their gender identity invalidated or undermined,' High Court judge Russell Coleman said.

Thailand sees 30% surge in India flights, making it second-largest market after China

During the summer of pre-Covid-2019, India was Thailand's sixth-largest international airlines market, but it has now left behind Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia to become the second-largest, behind China.

Typhoon Wipha Hits Hong Kong, South China; Rain, Wind And Chaos All Over | N18G

On July 20, Typhoon Wipha brought heavy rain and strong winds to Hong Kong before making landfall in Taishan, Guangdong province, China. The storm caused fallen trees, damaged scaffolding, and forced over 200 people to seek refuge in temporary shelters. Hong Kong's typhoon warning was downgraded from Signal No. 10 to No. 3 by the evening. Rainfall exceeded 110 mm within three hours, and wind gusts reached over 167 kph. Despite the intensity, the impact was milder compared to previous typhoons like Mangkhut and Hato. In total, 26 people required hospital treatment, 253 used government shelters, and 471 fallen trees were reported. Wipha made landfall at 5:50 p.m. with winds near its center reaching 118 kph, after which it weakened into a severe tropical storm. The storm moved westward along China’s southern coast, prompting an orange alert from China’s Central Meteorological Bureau due to heavy rain and strong winds.

Top India dealmakers earn 37% more than Singapore peers

India is seeing a boost from a rebound in investments even as global trade uncertainties weigh on the country’s broader outlook

Midnight Bun Scramble: Cheung Chau’s Tower Climb Tradition Returns! | N18G

At the stroke of midnight, twelve climbers raced up a towering structure on Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island, collecting buns in a centuries-old tradition. The thrilling competition marked the end of the Bun Festival, symbolizing luck, peace, and protection from disaster. This year’s “bun king” and “bun queen” earned glory—and fortune—for their families.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug-related killings

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila’s airport under an ICC warrant after arriving from Hong Kong. The ICC is investigating drug-related killings under his leadership as possible crimes against humanity.

Hong Kong is to cut thousands of civil service jobs and invest in AI to tackle a rising deficit

Hong Kong’s finances have been impacted by a weak property sector, as home prices plunged some 30% over the last three years. It is also grappling with economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions as U.S.-China relations deteriorate.

Asia shares get China boost, gold heads for eighth straight weekly gain

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.8% in the early Asian session, boosted by a jump in Hong Kong-listed stocks.

Hong Kong's post office continues to suspend packages for US as it seeks clarification over tariff

The Hong Kong government said in a statement that Hongkong Post was in talks with the U.S. postal administration but further clarification was still needed on certain matters, including over a tariff.

Tech stocks lift Hong Kong shares to three-month high

Shares in mainland China and Taiwan also advanced, running against the grain of declines in Japan and South Korea

US Postal Service flip-flops on Hong Kong-China packages, lifting a ban imposed a day earlier

It said it would work with Customs and Border Protection to implement a collection process for the new China tariffs to avoid delivery disruptions.

US Postal Service suspends incoming packages from China, Hong Kong

The change, effective from Feb. 4, will not impact the flow of letters and 'flats' from China and Hong Kong, according to the website.