Nightmares for days: Hong Kong firefighters open up about Tai Po blaze
Firefighters have described the gruelling conditions they faced in their search for survivors of Hong Kong’s worst fire in more than seven decades, with rescuers climbing dozens of flights of stairs as they conserved oxygen to look for anyone alive on the higher floors.
For some firefighters, the operation has left them with feelings of guilt and helplessness after they only found bodies. One said encountering the scattered corpses had given him nightmares that left him unable to sleep normally…
Flat owners warned as consultant on fire-hit Hong Kong estate signals exit
The consultant behind the renovation of Wang Fuk Court, the housing estate reduced to ruins in Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in seven decades, is to close down as experts warn the case highlights limited protection for flat owners under the city’s corporate liability laws.
The Hong Kong Association of Property Management Companies told the Post on Wednesday that some of its members had been notified of the closure of Will Power Architects, the consultancy overseeing the HK$336 million (US$43.18…
Special traffic and transport arrangements for Kai Tak Stadium concerts on December 6 and 7
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COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 48 (Week 48, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 48 (Week 48, 2025)
Online auction of vehicle registration marks to be held from December 18 to 22
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Government announces updates on Task Forces’ follow-up work on Tai Po fire (with photos)
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Man arrested after alleged cigarette theft at Tin Shui Wai mall as staff restrain suspect and police find ID cards
4th December 2025 – (Hong Kong) A man has been arrested following an incident at Tin Shui Commercial Complex in Tin Shui Wai after convenience store staff reportedly restrained a suspect accused of stealing cigarettes. Footage circulating online appears to show two men pinning a man dressed in black to the ground on the mall’s […]
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Fed set to trim rates again as liquidity turns supportive and Asia FX eyes relief
5th December 2025 – (New York) The Federal Reserve is expected to deliver a further 25-basis-point reduction in December, taking the federal funds rate to around 3.50–3.75%. Derivatives markets are signalling at least three more cuts through 2026, which could see rates drift into the low‑3% range by the end of that year. Delphi Digital […]
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Senior inspector critically injured during SDU selection drill off Lamma Island
5th December 2025 – (Hong Kong) A Hong Kong police officer is in a critical condition after suffering a severe head injury during a Special Duties Unit selection exercise off Lamma Island at midday on Thursday. Sources said the 31-year-old, a senior inspector serving as an instructor at the Police Tactical Unit headquarters with around […]
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Hong Kong police officer in critical condition after ‘Flying Tigers’ diving test
A Hong Kong police senior inspector is fighting for his life after falling ill following a diving test to join the elite “Flying Tigers” squad in waters off Lamma Island.
The 31‑year‑old officer was taking part in the advanced selection test for the Special Duties Unit, known as the Flying Tigers, which involved diving, swimming and underwater tasks at noon on Thursday, a police spokesman said.
Shortly after completing a dive, he became unwell and lost consciousness. He was rushed to Princess…
Wall Street steadies as traders bank on December Fed rate cut and consolidate gains
5th December 2025 – (New York) U.S. equities were little moved on Thursday as investors paused after recent advances, with confidence building that the Federal Reserve will trim its benchmark rate by 25 basis points at its 10th December meeting, the final policy decision of 2025. By the close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged […]
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Israel Aerospace Industries to equip Thai Air Force with Barak MX air-defence system
5th December 2025 – (Jerusalem) Israel Aerospace Industries has announced a contract to supply the Royal Thai Air Force with an advanced air-defence solution, marking Thailand’s first medium‑range capability. While the company did not disclose the contract value or delivery schedule, Israeli media reports put the deal at roughly 107 million U.S. dollars. IAI said […]
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Moscow vows retaliation if EU seizes frozen Russian assets as von der Leyen revises plan
5th December 2025 – (Moscow) Russia will retaliate if the European Union proceeds to confiscate frozen Russian assets, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Thursday, warning that the bloc should expect a response that will come as a surprise. She offered no further specifics. Zakharova also criticised European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, […]
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