Hong Kong Passes Sweeping Tobacco Control Bill to Curb Smoking
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council overwhelmingly passed the Tobacco Control Legislation (Amendment) Bill 2025 on Thursday, introducing stringent measures to reduce smoking rates and protect...
Hong Kong’s Hot Air Balloon Fest Fizzles Amid Chaos, Refund Demands
A much-hyped hot air balloon festival billed as a vibrant spectacle in Hong Kong collapsed into disarray, leaving thousands of attendees furious, vendors unpaid,...
Filipino Nationals in Qatar Urged to Stay Indoors After Israeli Airstrike in Doha
DOHA, Qatar — The Philippine Embassy in Qatar urged Filipino nationals to stay indoors and avoid public spaces Tuesday night following an Israeli airstrike...
Global Support Grows for Manila Declaration on Seafarers’ Rights
MANILA, Philippines — Fourteen nations have endorsed the Manila Declaration on Seafarers’ Human Rights, Safety, and Well-being, a landmark initiative presented by Philippine Ambassador...
Hong Kong Braces for Severe Tropical Storm Tapah as No. 8 Signal Issued
The Hong Kong Observatory hoisted the No. 8 Southeast Gale or Storm Signal at 9:20 p.m. on Sunday as Severe Tropical Storm Tapah intensified,...
Filipino Tennis Star Alex Eala Claims First WTA Title in Guadalajara
Alex Eala, the 20-year-old tennis sensation from the Philippines, clinched her first Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) title on Sunday, defeating Hungary’s Panna Udvardy 1-6,...
Hong Kong Police Officer Resigns Amid Cambodia Scam Probe
An off-duty Hong Kong police officer, recently linked to a scam operation in Cambodia, has resigned after returning to the city on Thursday, authorities...
Driver Faces Online Backlash After Filming Crash Scene Before Aiding Injured Motorcyclist in Hong...
A female driver in Hong Kong drew sharp criticism on social media after dashcam footage captured her recording the aftermath of a collision she...
Third Earthquake Hits Devastated Afghanistan, Adding to Mounting Toll and Desperation
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake jolted southeastern Afghanistan on Thursday, the third tremor to strike the region since Sunday's deadly quake that killed more than...
Hong Kong Court Orders Foodpanda to Pay Injured Rider HK$1.348 Million
A Hong Kong High Court has ordered food delivery giant Foodpanda to pay HK$1.348 million (approximately $173,000 USD) in compensation to a delivery rider...
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