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A devastating fire tore through high-rise residential towers in Hong Kong and killed at least 36 people and left 279 missing.The hellfire raised an urgent question about why the blaze spread so quickly and what fuelled its deadly outburst. An ‘unusual’ fire that crept with help of styrofoam The disaster was one of the city’s…
At least 36 people were killed and more than 250 were injured due to a massive fire in a high rise residential building in Hong Kong.Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed condolences and urged the city to contain the disaster swiftly.State media reported that Xi called on authorities to “make every effort” to put out the…
At least 36 people were killed and more than 250 remain unaccounted for after a massive fire swept through a high rise housing estate in Hong Kong, prompting an overnight rescue operation and urgent appeals for accountability from city authorities.Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee confirmed the rising toll early Thursday (local time), saying search…
At least four people died and several others remained trapped after a massive fire swept through multiple high-rise towers at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday, the city government and fire services department said, according to Reuters.Firefighters continued operations into the evening as thick black smoke poured out of the…
Pakistan’s Muhammad Shahzad copies Hardik Pandya’s iconic celebration Pakistan secured their sixth Hong Kong Sixes title with a remarkable performance this weekend. They narrowly defeated Australia in the semifinals and claimed a convincing 43-run victory over Kuwait in the final.The Pakistani team displayed dominance throughout the tournament at the Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok,…
Pakistan beat Kuwait in the final. (Pic credit: Hong Kong Sixes) NEW DELHI: Pakistan etched their name in record books, becoming the most successful team in Hong Kong Sixes history with a commanding 43-run victory over Kuwait in the 2025 final on Sunday. The triumph at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok, marks Pakistan’s sixth title,…
Team India at Hong Kong Sixes NEW DELHI: India’s campaign at the Hong Kong Sixes came to a disappointing end on Saturday as they suffered three consecutive defeats, crashing out of the main competition. While Pakistan and Australia marched confidently into the semifinals, India’s erratic form saw them drop into the ‘Bowl’ stage and eventually…
Crowd during India vs Pakistan match India and Pakistan players maintained their recent tradition of not shaking hands after matches, as witnessed in their latest encounter at the Hong Kong Sixes tournament.Following the pattern set during the Men’s Asia Cup and Women’s World Cup, the teams continued to avoid post-match handshakes after India’s victory over…
Robin Uthappa (Video grab) The Hong Kong Sixes 2025 continued to produce high-octane entertainment at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground on Friday, as India clinched a narrow two-run victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in a rain-affected Pool C clash decided by the DLS method. The contest, though shortened by weather interruptions, was filled with flair,…
A cargo plane arriving from Dubai skidded off the runway and plunged into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday, colliding with a ground-service vehicle and killing two workers. The accident took place at approximately 3.53 am when Emirates SkyCargo flight EK9788, operated by Turkish carrier Air ACT, touched down on the north…
