Special traffic and transport arrangements for Kai Tak Sports Park concerts on August 15 to 17, 19 and 20
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Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 32 (Week 32))
Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 32 (Week 32))
59th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open August 11 to 14
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Hong Kong holds first meeting of new top-level anti-terrorism group
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has chaired the first meeting of a high-level counterterrorism group, later announcing that a large exercise to simulate terrorist attacks on critical infrastructure will be held this month.
The Chief Executive Counter-terrorism Steering Group discussed the progress of various groups under a new three-tier mechanism, global and local threats, and the directions and strategies of the government’s counterterrorism work, a statement released after Wednesday’s…
Hong Kong slams ‘smear campaigns’ as Jimmy Lai returns to court for trial
The Hong Kong government has strongly condemned “smear campaigns” by foreign forces and anti-China media companies in relation to the national security law trial of former newspaper boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, who returns to court on Thursday.
Prosecutors and defence lawyers will make their final oral arguments in his high-profile trial. The closing submissions procedure will be the Apple Daily founder’s last appearance at West Kowloon Court before the three presiding High Court judges reach a…
FEHD intensifies anti-mosquito measures in Kwai Tsing District following Chikungunya case
14th August 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) announced today that immediate anti-mosquito measures have been implemented in the vicinity of Ta Chuen Ping Street, Kwai Tsing District, following an imported case of Chikungunya fever reported by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) last […]
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98-year-old man assaulted at Fanling bus stop, police launch investigation
14th August 2025 – (Hong Kong) A 98-year-old man, surnamed Leung, was assaulted early Wednesday morning (13th August) while waiting at the Kwan Tei bus stop in Fanling. At approximately 5.45am, an unidentified foreign male attacked Mr Leung with three punches before fleeing the scene. The motive for the assault remains unclear. Despite his injuries, […]
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China raises flood and typhoon alert to Level III as Typhoon Podul approaches
14th August 2025 – (Guangzhou) China’s State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters elevated the flood and typhoon emergency response to Level III on Wednesday for the provinces of Guangdong and Fujian in anticipation of Typhoon Podul’s impact. Meteorological forecasts indicate that Podul, the 11th named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, is expected […]
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Typhoon Podul: Hong Kong issues black rainstorm warning, classes cancelled
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The Hong Kong Observatory has issued the highest-level black rainstorm warning on Thursday morning, with education authorities cancelling morning and whole-day school classes.
The weather forecaster issued the black warning at 7.50am, meaning that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall…
Black Rainstorm Signal issued by Hong Kong Observatory at 7.50am, morning and whole-day classes cancelled
14th August 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Observatory issued a Red Rainstorm Warning Signal at 6.35am. today, indicating heavy rainfall exceeding 50 millimetres per hour across the region, with conditions expected to continue. This led to significant flooding risks, traffic disruptions, and possible interruptions to regular school schedules. The Red Rainstorm Warning Signal […]
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Typhoon Podul disrupts flights to Taiwan as UPS cargo plane engine from HK scrapes runway
14th August 2025 – (Taipei) Typhoon Podul swept across Taiwan on 13th August, disrupting multiple flights between Hong Kong and the island. One particular incident involved UPS Air Cargo flight UPS61, operated by a Boeing 747-8F cargo aircraft. The flight, which departed Hong Kong and arrived at Taoyuan International Airport at 8.09pm, encountered severe winds […]
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Zelensky highlights five principles for Russia talks in joint press conference with German Chancellor
14th August 2025 – (Kyiv) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Wednesday that leaders from Europe and the United States have agreed upon five key principles for engaging in talks with Russia, according to the Ukrinform news agency. Speaking at a joint press conference in Berlin alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Zelensky emphasised that Ukraine […]
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