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As US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war'
3+ hour ago (1014+ words) Even as the'U. S.'and'Iran'seek to cement a ceasefire,'Israel'is seizing more territory from its neighbours in preparation for a long, drawn-out conflict across the Middle East. Israel's creation of "buffer zones" in Gaza, Syria'and'now Lebanon reflects a strategic shift after…...
Brief voltage dip triggers nearly 100 lift entrapments across Hong Kong Island
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (194+ words) At least 90 reports of individuals trapped in lifts and 30 fire alarms were activated across Hong Kong Island on Thursday morning after a brief voltage dip hit multiple districts. According to the Fire Services Department, nearly 100 lift entrapment reports along with…...
Holiday shopping nightmare: Maggots infest rotting packages at HK pickup points
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (446+ words) For many Hong Kong residents who traveled abroad during the recent Easter long weekend, a nasty surprise awaited at local e-commerce self-pickup points. A "nightmare" scenario unfolded as uncollected online orders of fresh produce decayed, leading to disgusting scenes of…...
HK launches world's first government-led trainer program on green maritime fuels to boost industry skills
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (216+ words) The Transport and Logistics Bureau has launched the world's first administration-led tutor training program on green maritime fuel, aiming to prepare instructors with the core knowledge and practical skills needed to support Hong Kong's maritime industry transition to low'emission fuels....
Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (832+ words) NASA's Artemis II mission, the world's first astronaut voyage to the moon in over half a century, has captivated Americans young and old across political divides, bringing unity of wonder, hope and pride to a nation torn by partisan rancor…...
Over 51, 000 students sit HKDSE Chinese exam, some find vernacular harder than classical text
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (273+ words) More than 51, 000 candidates sat the Chinese Language paper, the first core subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE), on Thursday. Some students said the reading passages of the written vernacular Chinese were harder than the classical…...
Trump warns of major war escalation if Iran peace process fails
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (823+ words) U. S. President Donald Trump vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a major escalation in fighting if it failed to comply, as oil prices rose on concerns over…...
Mainland woman bound over for fake Thai degree in QMAS application
6+ hour, 50+ min ago (175+ words) A 39-year-old mainland woman was bound over for two years for HK$2, 000 on Thursday after falsely claiming to have graduated from a Thai university in her Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) application. The defendant, Liu Bixuan, who holds a two-way…...
As ties warm, Vietnam's top leader schedules China visit
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (323+ words) Vietnam's top leader To Lam will visit China next week, Chinese state news agency Xinhua said on Thursday, as ties between the two nations continue to warm. Reuters first reported on the Vietnamese state president and party chief's planned visit…...
NASA Artemis II astronauts to speak from deep space after record-setting flyby
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (431+ words) Four astronauts traveling back from the far side of the moon on NASA's Artemis II mission will speak with reporters in their first press conference from space on Wednesday. The Artemis II crew, flying in their Orion capsule since launching…...