Priest begins protest outside Hong Kong prison against detentions of activists
Mella is demanding the release of activists and democratic politicians held under a sweeping national security law.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Hong Kong reports 32,430 COVID cases, 264 deaths
Carrie Lam said they had yet to reach everybody in isolation to see whether people needed help.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Hong Kong leader urges vaccinations as COVID infections swamp city
A total of 29,381 new COVID-19 infections and 196 deaths were reported in Hong Kong today.
Fri Mar 11 2022
Hong Kong leader plans to reopen city only after controlling latest COVID outbreak
Carrie Lam said it was not the time to lift a ban on flights from nine countries including the United States and Britain.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Hong Kong races to build isolation facilities as COVID cases surge
Total infections in Hong Kong surges to about 600,000 cases and more than 2,500 deaths - most in the past two weeks.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Hong Kong reports 37,529 new COVID-19 cases, 150 deaths
Lam has said there will not be a "complete lockdown" although many residents are unnerved and frustrated by what they see as mixed messages.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Hong Kong leader calls for calm, after supermarkets emptied ahead of mass COVID testing
Carrie Lam calls for calm after residents emptied supermarkets, stocking up on produce ahead of reports of compulsory mass COVID-19 testing.
Tue Mar 01 2022
Hong Kong families despair as COVID rules may separate them from children
Anyone who tests positive for COVID in HK, including infants and children, are put into isolation facilities with no family contact allowed.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Hong Kong daily COVID tally to hit yet another record - TVB
Quarantine facilities have reached capacity and hospital beds were more than 95 pct full as cases spiral.
Sat Feb 19 2022
Hong Kong says 20,000 hotel rooms earmarked for quarantine as COVID cases surge
Lam said 21 hotels had expressed interest in turning their facilities into isolation venues.
Fri Feb 18 2022
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Fri Feb 18 2022
Hong Kong aims to get 10,000 hotel rooms in COVID fight amid reports of mass testing
Chief Executive Carrie Lam renewed an appeal for support from the global financial hub's 7.5 million people.
Thu Feb 17 2022
Hong Kong rules out citywide lockdown as cases continue to surge
Daily infections have surged by about 20 times over the past two weeks.
Tue Feb 15 2022
Hong Kong leader "deeply sorry" for long queues amid COVID surge
The global financial hub battles a rapid surge that could pose the biggest test yet of its "dynamic zero" policy.
Thu Feb 10 2022
Hong Kong kung fu master intends to run in leadership election
A surprise move that comes as incumbent Chief Executive Carrie Lam has yet to confirm whether she will run for a second term.
Wed Jan 19 2022
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024