Hong Kong fire kills 44, hundreds missing in high-rise
A devastating fire in a Hong Kong high-rise residential complex has killed at least 44 people, with hundreds more missing. Discover the details and potential causes of this tragedy.
Category : Search result: Hong Kong typhoon
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 55 in 2-day blaze
Tragic Hong Kong residential fire claims 55 lives as firefighters battle flames for second consecutive day. The devastating blaze at Wang Fuk Court continues to rage.
Hong Kong Fire Kills 44, Construction Arrests Made
A devastating high-rise fire in Hong Kong has claimed 44 lives, leading to arrests for gross negligence. Learn about the rescue efforts and the safety investigation.
Hong Kong Fire Kills 44, 279 Missing - Canadians Affected
Tragic high-rise inferno in Hong Kong claims 44 lives with 279 reported missing, devastating Canadian families with connections to the city. Community support efforts underway.
Hong Kong fire death toll hits 36, 279 missing
Tragic high-rise fire in Hong Kong claims 36 lives with 279 people reported missing. Authorities continue rescue operations as investigation begins.
Court expands Evergrande asset freeze on ex-wife's $220M
A Hong Kong court has strengthened an injunction freezing $220M in assets of Evergrande founder's ex-wife across Canada and other jurisdictions, aiding liquidators in the massive corporate collapse.
Hong Kong Fire Kills 13 in Tai Po Apartment Complex
A massive fire engulfed seven high-rise buildings at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, killing 13 people and trapping residents. About 700 evacuated as firefighters battle intense flames.
13 killed in Hong Kong high-rise residential fire
Tragic high-rise fire in Hong Kong claims 13 lives as flames engulf residential building. Authorities confirm multiple casualties with residents trapped inside.
Global Extreme Weather Events: Typhoons, Tornadoes, Drought
Multiple severe weather events unfold globally including deadly typhoons in Philippines, Brazilian tornado, and Iranian drought. Climate patterns show increasing intensity worldwide.
Canadian Calls Grow for Jimmy Lai's Release from Hong Kong Jail
Niagara-on-the-Lake mayor joins Ontario family of imprisoned Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai in demanding his freedom. The 75-year-old pro-democracy activist remains jailed since 2023.
Edmonton raises funds for Philippines after typhoons
Edmonton residents are mobilizing to raise funds for the Philippines after two powerful typhoons, including Fung-wong, hit the region in one week, causing widespread devastation and displacing 1.4 million people.
Typhoon Fung-wong: 10 Dead, 1.4 Million Displaced
Typhoon Fung-wong batters the Philippines, causing widespread devastation with 10 fatalities and 1.4 million displaced. Rescue efforts continue as the storm moves away.
Remembering Canadian Sacrifice in Hong Kong Battle
Honouring the 1,975 Canadians who fought in the Battle of Hong Kong. 290 made the ultimate sacrifice by Christmas Day 1941. Learn their story of courage.
Typhoon Kalmaegi Hits Vietnam, New Storm Approaches Philippines
Southeast Asia faces dual typhoon threats as Kalmaegi's destructive path through Vietnam leaves flooding and damage, while the Philippines prepares for incoming Tropical Storm Fung-wong.
Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi Hammers Central Vietnam
Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi has unleashed destruction across central Vietnam, claiming lives and causing severe flooding. Get the latest updates on rescue efforts and the storm's devastating impact.
Philippines Typhoon Death Toll Surpasses 140, Heads to Vietnam
Catastrophic typhoon leaves trail of destruction across Philippines with rising fatalities, widespread flooding, and now sets dangerous course toward Vietnam's vulnerable coastline.
Historic Hurricane & Super Typhoon Unleash Global Weather Chaos
Extreme weather events dominate global headlines as Hurricane Hilary makes unprecedented California landfall and Typhoon Saola barrels toward Hong Kong, creating dual weather emergencies across continents.
Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi Heads for Vietnam After Philippines
Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves trail of destruction in Philippines, killing at least 12 and displacing thousands as it intensifies toward Vietnam. Emergency preparations underway.
Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 66 in earthquake-hit Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi has claimed 66 lives in the Philippines, devastating a province that was still recovering from a recent deadly earthquake. The storm brought massive flooding and landslides to the vulnerable region.
Typhoon Kalmaegi: 26 Dead in Philippines Flooding
Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi has battered the northern Philippines, claiming 26 lives and leaving countless residents stranded on rooftops while vehicles disappear beneath raging floodwaters.
Philippine Military Helicopter Crashes During Typhoon Response
A Philippine Air Force helicopter with five crew members crashed while en route to assist in typhoon response efforts, highlighting the dangers faced by rescue personnel during natural disasters.
Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 1, triggers mass flooding in Philippines
Powerful Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashes torrential rains and destructive winds across central Philippines, causing fatal flooding, widespread evacuations, and significant damage to infrastructure.
Typhoon Gaemi Forces Mass Evacuation in Philippines
A powerful typhoon barrels toward the eastern Philippines, triggering massive evacuations and school closures as authorities brace for catastrophic flooding and destructive winds.
Vietnam Flood Death Toll Hits 37, New Typhoon Approaches
Catastrophic flooding in Vietnam claims 37 lives with widespread devastation as another typhoon threatens to compound the disaster. Rescue operations intensify amid rising waters.
Victoria Mboko wins Hong Kong Open for second WTA title
Canadian tennis sensation Victoria Mboko claims her second WTA title of the season with a commanding victory at the Hong Kong Open, defeating Russia's Anastasia Kovaleva in straight sets.
Canadian Stakusic reaches Hong Kong Open final
Rising Canadian star Marina Stakusic advances to her first WTA final at the Hong Kong Open after an epic three-set battle against Leylah Fernandez, marking a breakthrough moment in her professional career.
Mboko's comeback secures Hong Kong Open quarterfinal spot
Canadian tennis sensation Victoria Mboko overcomes early setback to defeat Poland's Maja Chwalinska in three-set battle at Hong Kong Open, advancing to quarterfinals in impressive fashion.
Fernandez storms into Hong Kong quarterfinals
Montreal's Leylah Fernandez continues her impressive Asian swing with a commanding straight-sets victory over France's Clara Burel at the Hong Kong Tennis Open, advancing to the quarterfinals with powerful precision.
Page 2 of 2