HKSAR Independent Committee Probes Tai Po Fire
HKSAR Independent Committee held its first meeting on Dec 19, outlining priorities from probing causes and safety issues to reviewing tender processes following the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po.
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Hong Kong Honors Senior Fireman Ho Wai-ho with Official Funeral
Senior Fireman Ho Wai-ho was honored at an official funeral in Hong Kong on December 19, 2025. As Tai Po begins rebuilding, his sacrifice highlights the city’s resilience.
US Treasury Sanctions Maduro-Flores Associates, Extends Citgo License
The U.S. Treasury slapped fresh sanctions on members of the Maduro-Flores network and extended Citgo’s creditor protection, heightening pressure on Venezuela.
Ancient Cattle Genomics Reveal 10,000 Years of Silk Road Exchange
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U.S. Launches ‘Hawkeye Strike’ in Syria After Deadly ISIS Attack
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Chinese Mainland Researchers Map PFAS Path from Fish to Humans
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Israel and Lebanon Hold Talks on Hezbollah Disarmament
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Putin Warns EU of Severe Fallout Over Frozen Russian Assets
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Guterres Condemns Detention of 10 More UN Staff in Yemen
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500 Marines Deployed to Strengthen Arizona Border Security
About 500 Marines have deployed to Yuma, Arizona, reinforcing barriers and monitoring activity under a new National Defense Area on the U.S.-Mexico border.