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Hong Kong raises Iran, Israel travel alerts to black, expands amber warning
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Hong Kong government has raised the outbound travel alert for Iran and Israel to black, and expanded the amber alert to include Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 128, dozens missing
AFP, Published on 29/11/2025
» HONG KONG - A sombre air hung across Hong Kong on Saturday, as residents prepared to honour the at least 128 people killed in a massive apartment complex blaze during condolence events and vigils across the Chinese financial hub.
Hong Kong launches probe after plane skids off runway, kills 2, in 'suitable' weather
South China Morning Post, Published on 21/10/2025
» Weather and runway conditions at Hong Kong's airport were suitable for normal operations when a cargo plane veered off the runway early Monday and ploughed into the sea, killing two people, authorities said as they launched an investigation into the incident.
Hong Kong airport suspends driverless bus services after collision
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/06/2025
» Hong Kong's airport has suspended the operation of its driverless buses to allow authorities to conduct inspections after two of the vehicles collided in a restricted area.
Hong Kong girl, 15, arrested over 'space oil' after dad alerts police
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/06/2025
» Hong Kong police have arrested a 15-year-old after her father reported she was smoking an e-cigarette containing "space oil" at home with her classmate, who is wanted by the force, the Post has learned.
Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman pop up in Hong Kong's English exam
South China Morning Post, Published on 04/04/2025
» Students and teachers received a surprise on Thursday when celebrities such as singer Taylor Swift and actor Hugh Jackman appeared in the reading section of Hong Kong's Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) English exam.
Air Busan bans power banks in overhead bins after fire
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/02/2025
» The South Korean carrier Air Busan has banned passengers from storing power banks in overhead bins after one such device was suspected to have caused a fire on board an aircraft preparing for departure to Hong Kong, but an expert has said airlines do not need to rush to follow suit.
Power bank warning for passengers after aircraft fire
South China Morning Post, Published on 31/01/2025
» HONG KONG — Airline passengers should ensure their power banks are in good condition and from reputable brands before boarding flights, experts have warned, after a charging device was suspected to have caused a fire on board an aircraft preparing for departure from South Korea to Hong Kong.
How can Hongkongers protect themselves from Southeast Asian job scams?
South China Morning Post, Published on 14/01/2025
» HONG KONG — Hong Kong's Security Bureau has dispatched a task force to Thailand to meet local authorities amid a resurgence in residents being lured to Southeast Asian countries under false pretences and forced into illegal work.
Hong Kong police arrest 2 men over thefts on planes arriving from Vietnam
South China Morning Post, Published on 16/12/2024
» Hong Kong police have arrested two men in a week for allegedly stealing cash from passengers' overhead luggage on two inbound flights from Vietnam.