A devastating fire has ripped through the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, engulfing multiple high-rise residential towers and leaving dozens missing in one of the city’s deadliest recent blazes. The 31-storey Wang Fuk Court megablock, home to over 2,000 residents, was overtaken by flames in a nightlong battle, with escape routes blocked and smoke reducing visibility to near zero. Tragically, thirteen lives have been confirmed lost, while families watch helplessly as scaffolding collapses and flames consume their homes. Survivors recount deafening explosions and chaos as firefighters work tirelessly through the night to control the inferno. WATCH
27 November,2025 01:27 AM IST
A Turkish Boeing 747 cargo plane skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday, plunging into the sea and killing two ground staff. The aircraft, operated by Turkish carrier AirACT under an Emirates flight number, broke apart after overshooting the northern runway.
20 October,2025 01:05 PM IST
Super Typhoon Ragasa has unleashed its fury across Hong Kong and South China, battering the region with ferocious winds and torrential rainfall. In Macau, the storm left behind surreal scenes as residents turned flooded streets into impromptu fishing ponds. Videos circulating on social media show locals wading through knee-deep water, catching storm-swept fish with nets and bare hands. Entire families were seen loading their unexpected catch onto bicycles along Avenida do Almirante Lacerda and Rua da Doca Seca, sparking a bizarre yet captivating online frenzy. WATCH
26 September,2025 02:12 PM IST
Super Typhoon Ragasa, 2025’s most powerful cyclone, has made landfall in southern China, unleashing catastrophic winds and flooding along the Guangdong coastline. Following its deadly path through Taiwan and Hong Kong, Ragasa continues to batter communities, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos. Authorities have issued red alerts as the cyclone, nicknamed the “Cyclone King,” lashes Yangjiang and surrounding areas. In Taiwan, at least 17 people remain missing after severe flooding inundated towns, highlighting the storm’s devastating impact.
25 September,2025 08:43 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
