Thousands in Hong Kong’s Eastern District Face 24-Hour Water Outage After Major Pipe Rupture

A significant rupture in a major freshwater pipeline has plunged approximately 10,000 homes and businesses in Hong Kong’s Eastern District into a 24-hour water supply disruption, with the Water Supplies Department (WSD) anticipating a full restoration of service by Monday morning. The incident, which was first reported early Sunday, has necessitated extensive repair work at […]

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Hong Kong Authorities Dismantle Illegal Fuel Operations Amidst Soaring Global Oil Prices and Middle Eastern Tensions

Hong Kong authorities have conducted a series of raids on illegal fuelling stations, leading to the arrest of two men and the seizure of over 1,800 litres of petrol, valued at approximately HK$54,000 (US$6,891). This enforcement action comes as global oil prices continue their upward trajectory, exacerbated by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, […]

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