Hong Kong lawmakers slam proposal to recognise same-sex partnerships
Most lawmakers have voiced opposition to a government proposal to establish a system recognising same-sex relationships in Hong Kong in accordance with a landmark court ruling, with some accusing officials of rushing it through and urging them to launch a public consultation on the issue.
The proposal to introduce a new registration mechanism through legislation sparked a rare fiery exchange between lawmakers and officials on Thursday.
The mechanism, proposed by the government on Wednesday,…
STL visits Guangzhou (with photos)
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Policy announcement of Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles
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Remarks by STL on Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles (with photo/video)
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Public transport services to be strengthened to facilitate commute of outlying island residents amid ferry service adjustments on July 3
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COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 26 (Week 26, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 26 (Week 26, 2025)
Online auction of vehicle registration marks to be held from July 17 to 21
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Ferry service adjustments on July 3 and July 7
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Hong Kong pet shop owner arrested for alleged theft of 35 cats to repay loan
A Hong Kong pet shop owner has been arrested for the alleged theft of 35 of his customers’ cats which he used to repay debts to a loan company, with the felines estimated to be valued at more than HK$623,000 (US$79,870), the Post has learned.
The owner, surnamed Chan, 44, had a shop in Hung Hom, which also offered consignment and pet-sitting services, a source said on Thursday.
The source said Chan took out a loan of HK$210,000 from a company in August last year. The firm demanded repayment on…
National security offenders to be disqualified from Hong Kong’s Legco elections
Hong Kong authorities have proposed disqualifying anyone convicted of offences endangering national security from being nominated to run in a Legislative Council election or serving as a lawmaker.
The Electoral Affairs Commission said a public consultation for the proposed guidelines, which include several changes related to national security, was launched on Thursday and would wrap up on August 1.
The proposals were shared months before the next Legco election on December 7, the second to be…
President Trump expresses disappointment over lack of progress in talks with Putin on Iran and Ukraine
4th July 2025 – (Washington) U.S. President Donald Trump voiced his dissatisfaction regarding the outcomes of his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that no headway was made on Thursday concerning matters related to Iran and the conflict in Ukraine. “I didn’t make any progress with him today at all,” Trump informed […]
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China and Germany urged to champion multilateralism and free trade, says Chinese Foreign Minister
4th July 2025 – (Berlin) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasised the importance of China and Germany collaborating as proponents of multilateralism, defenders of free trade, and contributors to open development during discussions held here on Thursday. Wang Yi underlined the strategic positioning of China-EU relations as that of partnership, with cooperation as the prevailing […]
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Intellectually challenged sister linked to murder suicide case in Sham Shui Po flat frequently went missing
4th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) In Sham Shui Po, a heart-wrenching incident occurred on the 2nd of July, resulting in the discovery of a murder-suicide within a flat on Fuk Wing Street. Police have reclassified the case involving a 41-year-old woman named Yin Lifen (holding recognizance paper) and her 33-year-old brother, Leung, as both […]
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Good Samaritan motorcyclist turns victim after motorbike collision following ambulance-forced taxi rear-end incident
4th July 2025 – (Hong Kong) In an incident captured on camera by a netizen, a motorcycle rider was involved in an accident after yielding to an ambulance, then being rear-ended by a taxi in Mong Kok. Around 9pm yesterday, an ambulance, with its lights flashing, was moving along the slow lane of Argyle Street […]
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Spanish officials probe Lamborghini involved in Diogo Jota’s fatal crash
4th July 2025 – (Vigo) Spanish authorities have started investigating the tragic crash that claimed the life of Liverpool football sensation Diogo Jota, shedding light on the potential cause of the accident. The fatal incident occurred when the Portuguese international, aged 28, and his 25-year-old brother André Silva, were in a Lamborghini that veered off […]
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Exclusive Seoul social club allegedly snubs crypto traders from elite membership
4th July 2025 – (Seoul) A recently unveiled South Korean establishment, DYAD Cheongdam, is making waves with its exclusive allure tailored for the super-rich, demanding a hefty KRW 1 billion ($734,290) annual membership fee. However, reports suggest that individuals who have amassed wealth through cryptocurrency trading might find it challenging to secure membership. A correspondent […]
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