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Typhoon Prapiroon formed in the western Pacific on July 31, 2006, off the coast of Luzon, the northernmost of the Philippine Islands. The tropical depression strengthened to storm status in the next day after crossing Luzon, and reached typhoon status by early August 2, as it continued east-northeast across the South China Sea towards the Asian mainland. The storm system was blamed for some six deaths in the Philippines as it crossed the island. As of August 3, it was predicted to make landfall in southern China not far from Hainan Island, packing forecasted winds around 115 kilometers per hour (73 miles per hour). Fishing boats were ordered into port, and rescue teams were being prepared for possible flooding and landslides. This photo-like image was acquired by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on the Aqua satellite on August 2, 2006, at 1:50 p.m. local time (05:50 UTC). Prapiroon had a very well-defined spiral shape and active thunderstorm systems (bright, puffy clouds) close to the eyewall. Prapiroon at the time the Aqua satellite passed overhead had a partially opened eye: the center of the storm still had some light cloud cover. Sustained winds in the storm system were estimated to be around 120 kilometers per hour (75 miles per hour) around the time the image was captured, according to the University of Hawaii’s Tropical Storm Information Center. The high-resolution image provided above is provided at the full MODIS spatial resolution (level of detail) of 250 meters per pixel. The MODIS Rapid Response System provides this image at additional resolutions.

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Public Anger in Hong Kong Over Low Typhoon Signal During 2006 Typhoon Prapiroon

The Hong Kong Observatory faced criticism for not raising the storm warning above No. 3 as Typhoon Prapiroon brought severe winds, putting workers and residents at risk.

Aug 2, 2026, 4:15 AM South China Morning Post World

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Hong Kong Braces for Heavy Showers and Thunderstorms Over Coming Days

The Hong Kong Observatory warns of heavy rain and squally thunderstorms affecting southern China’s coast, with multiple landslide reports already received.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 3:15 PM

Police (from Dareton, NSW) search the vehicle of a suspected drug smuggler in Wentworth, near the border of New South Wales and Victoria, Australia

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Search Underway for Missing Triathlete Who Entered Water During Amber Rainstorm Warning in Hong Kong

Emergency services are searching for a 59-year-old man who went missing during the swimming segment of the 2026 Summer Triathlon Challenge amid severe weather warnings.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 7:36 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The typhoon, currently over the western North Pacific, is likely to move near the East China Sea, causing hot conditions along southeastern China’s coast.

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Super Typhoon Dolphin Expected to Bring Very Hot Weather to Hong Kong Next Week

The typhoon, currently over the western North Pacific, is likely to move near the East China Sea, causing hot conditions along southeastern China’s coast.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 8:52 AM

A 46 segment × 3 exposure HDR panorama of the Hong Kong night skyline. Taken from Lugard Road at Victoria Peak .

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Typhoon Noul Makes Landfall in Southern China, Prompting Mass Evacuations

The typhoon struck Guangdong province and Hong Kong with strong winds and heavy rain, leading to widespread evacuations and flight cancellations.

Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 9:12 AM

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Hong Kong to Raise 2026 GDP Forecast After Strong First-Half Growth

Finance Chief Paul Chan pledges to promote global yuan use following debut of offshore Chinese government bond futures.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 6:42 AM

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John Lee Calls Debut of Hong Kong’s Five-Year Plan and Policy Address ‘Especially Meaningful’

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu held a townhall meeting with residents to gather feedback on the city’s first five-year plan and his fifth annual policy address.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 3:12 AM

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Asian Travelers Favor Regional Attractions Amid Rising Travel Costs

Geopolitical tensions and increased expenses prompt tourists in Asia to choose nearby destinations like Hong Kong Disneyland and Vietnam’s mountain cable cars.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 2, 2026, 1:04 AM

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Hong Kong Considers 50:50 Split Between Public Rental Flats and Subsidised Sale Homes

Housing Secretary Winnie Ho Wing-yin announces public consultation on adjusting the public housing supply ratio amid plans to increase subsidised sale flats.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 6:06 PM

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Hong Kong Garrison Marks 99th Anniversary of PLA with Commitment to Patriotic Education

The Hong Kong garrison of the People’s Liberation Army celebrated its 99th founding anniversary, pledging to enhance its role in patriotic and defence education while reaffirming loyalty to the Communist Party of China.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 1:46 PM

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee to Hold Town Hall on Sunday for Views on Policy Address and Five-Year Plan

John Lee Ka-chiu and his ministers will gather feedback from selected residents and district representatives in Tuen Mun on Hong Kong’s upcoming policy address and inaugural five-year plan.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 9:32 AM

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Hong Kong Registered Electors Decline for Fifth Consecutive Year to 4.12 Million

Despite a continued drop in total registered voters, new voter registration applications in Hong Kong surged to the highest level since 2021, according to the Registration and Electoral Office.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 8:52 AM

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New Huanggang Checkpoint to Undergo Major Stress Tests with 10,000 Participants

Hong Kong’s newly revamped Huanggang Port border crossing will undergo extensive testing involving thousands to ensure smooth and safe operations before its official opening.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 8:01 AM

Red Fort - Closer view of the top part of the gate above the Meena Bazaar. Delhi, India

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From Petitions to Memes: The Evolution of Student Dissent Across Continents

Student movements worldwide have historically adapted contemporary tools and symbols to challenge authority, from iconic photographs to social media moments.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 1, 2026, 7:15 AM

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Hong Kong Official Says Changing Smoking Culture on Construction Sites Will Take Time After 1,200 Inspections

Following a smoking ban on construction sites introduced after a deadly fire, Hong Kong authorities have conducted extensive inspections but note cultural change remains gradual.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 AM

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Dutch Evaporated Milk Shapes Hong Kong’s Iconic Milk Tea Culture

For over 85 years, the Black and White brand of evaporated milk from the Netherlands has been integral to Hong Kong’s local diner culture and signature milk tea flavor.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 2:56 AM

Five fingers peak. Quartzite sandstone Huangshizhai Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Hunan, China. Panorama 2012.

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US-China Rivalry Framed as Age-Old Struggle Between Maritime and Land Powers

Experts analyze the strategic philosophies behind the US-China military and technological rivalry, highlighting a clash rooted in historical geopolitical theories.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 12:20 AM

President Joe Biden signs H.R. 6256, an act “to ensure that goods made with forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China do not enter the United States market, and for other purposes”, Thursday, December 23, 2021, in the Oval Office of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

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US Adds 43 Chinese Companies to Uygur Forced Labour Blacklist

The Department of Homeland Security expands the blacklist under the Uygur Forced Labour Prevention Act to block imports linked to alleged forced labour in Xinjiang.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 9:28 PM

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Hong Kong Police Decline to Charge Basketball Coach Filmed Slapping Student

Authorities cite insufficient evidence after a two-year investigation into an incident involving coach Yung Kam-wah at Hon Wah College.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 5:20 PM

Boeing 747-412(BCF) Amsterdam schiphol [AMS / EHAM] 17-02-2011

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Cathay Pacific Tail Strike on July 3 Classified as ‘Abnormal Runway Contact’ by Hong Kong Air Safety Watchdog

The Air Accident Investigation Authority released a preliminary report detailing damage to the Airbus A330-343 after a tail strike during an aborted landing at Hong Kong International Airport.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 1:59 PM

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DeepSeek Launches Beta of V4 Flash AI Model, Escalating Global AI Price Competition

China’s DeepSeek releases the beta version of its latest V4 Flash AI model, offering more advanced features and lower prices than U.S. competitors, signaling intensified competition in the AI industry.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 9:31 AM

Building of UEFA ( Union of European Football Associations ) situated in Nyon , Switzerland .

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UEFA Threatens FIFA World Cup Boycott Over Private Investor Plan

UEFA's 55 member associations unanimously voted to withdraw from the World Cup if FIFA adopts a plan to open commercial rights to private investors.

France 24 English | Jul 31, 2026, 8:10 AM

Famous photograph of Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla in his laboratory in Colorado Springs December 1899, supposedly sitting reading next to his giant " magnifying transmitter " high voltage generator while the machine produced huge bolts of electricity. The photo was a promotional stunt by photographer Dickenson V. Alley; a double exposure. First the machine's huge sparks were photographed in the darkened room, then the photographic plate was exposed again with the machine off and Tesla sitting in the chair. In his Colorado Springs Notes Tesla admitted that the photo is false: " Of course, the discharge was not playing when the experimenter was photographed, as might be imagined! " Tesla's biographers Carl Willis and Mark Seifer confirm this. During 1899-1900 Tesla built this laboratory and researched wireless transmission of electric power there. The Magnifying Transmitter, one of the largest Tesla coils ever built, with input power of 300 kW could produce potentials of around 12 million volts at a frequency of about 150 kHz, creating 130 ft. (41 m) "lightning bolts". The arcs in the image are 22 feet long. These long arcs were not a feature of the normal operation of the coil because they wasted energy; for these photos Tesla forced the machine to produce arcs by switching the power rapidly on and off. The photo was part of a publicity spread taken by photographer Dickinson Alley in December 1899 to accompany Tesla's magazine article Nikola Tesla, "The Problem of Increasing Human Energy", Century Magazine , The Century Co., New York, June 1900, fig. 8 ; a version without Tesla appears in the article. Wellcome Images Keywords: Electrical energy; Electric; Power; Electricity; Energy; Volt; Power (Psychology); Static; Voltage; Laboratories; Nikola Tesla

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Tesla Denies Plans to Sell China Business Amid Speculation of SpaceX Merger

Tesla rejects rumors of selling its Chinese operations as uncertainty grows over its position in the world's largest car market.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 7:22 AM

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Hong Kong Law Firm Drops Legal Challenge Over Police Seizure in Crash-for-Cash Probe

Raymond Lam & Associates discontinues court action after police seized files amid ongoing investigation into alleged fraud involving fabricated traffic accident claims.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 5:37 AM