A tanker sailing in the Gulf of Oman was damaged by an explosion near the vessel’s waterline on Tuesday, maritime authorities said, as tensions remained high around the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. An explosion damaged a tanker close to its waterline as it sailed off Oman. (REUTERS) The blast occurred about 60 nautical miles east…
The Hong Kong government has ruled out chartering Cathay Pacific Airways flights to bring home residents stranded in the Middle East, given the potential danger of navigating partially reopened airspaces and challenges in securing take-off slots at foreign airports, sources have said. The South China Morning Post learned that officials had also weighed the option…
Some Hongkongers stranded in the Middle East amid a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran have called for greater help from the Chinese embassy and Hong Kong government, as others considered travelling by road to another city to fly back home. As of Monday, at least 432 residents were stranded in the region, according to immigration…
With the rise of social media and generative AI, how much of what we see online is true? In this new series, SCMP Fact-Check, the Post investigates claims circulating online and debunks viral misinformation impacting the daily lives of Hongkongers. “Air India flight AI-315 from Hong Kong sparked panic after a fire broke out in…
With the rise of social media and generative AI, how much of what we see online is true? In this new series, SCMP Fact-Check, the Post investigates claims circulating online and debunks viral misinformation impacting the daily lives of Hongkongers. “Air India flight AI-315 from Hong Kong sparked panic after a fire broke out in…