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China factory activity contracts further as services remain weak
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/china-factory-activity-contracts-further-as-services-remain-weak/
Published: March 4, 2026 02:18
4th March 2026 – (Hong Kong) China’s manufacturing activity weakened in February, with the official purchasing managers’ index (PMI) slipping to 49, down 0.3 points from January, according to data released on Wednesday. The reading remains below the 50…
Hang Seng Index opens lower as tech shares lead decline
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/hang-seng-index-opens-lower-as-tech-shares-lead-decline-2/
Published: March 4, 2026 01:40
4th March 2026 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong equities opened weaker on Wednesday, with the Hang Seng Index falling 298 points, or 1.15 per cent, to 25,469 in early trading. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index dropped 91 points, or 1.06 per cent, to 8,516,…
The Gulf cannot afford a counterstrike, Iran knows it
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/the-gulf-cannot-afford-a-counterstrike-iran-knows-it/
Published: March 4, 2026 01:24
4th March 2026 – (Tehran) The Gulf’s leaders have spent two decades converting geography into an asset. Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi sold themselves not merely as rich cities but as reliable systems, places where contracts hold, flights connect and capital…
Hong Kong PMI climbs to 53.3 as output and orders accelerate in February
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/hong-kong-pmi-climbs-to-53-3-as-output-and-orders-accelerate-in-february/
Published: March 4, 2026 01:00
4th March 2026 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong’s seasonally adjusted S&P Global PMI rose to 53.3 in February from 52.3 in January, marking a seventh consecutive month of improvement and the fastest pace of growth in three years. S&P Global Market Intelligence…
Iran’s strike capacity ‘waning’, says CENTCOM as U.S. readies larger assault
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/irans-strike-capacity-waning-says-centcom-as-u-s-readies-larger-assault/
Published: March 4, 2026 00:35
4th March 2026 – (Tehran) The United States military has said Iran’s capacity to retaliate is weakening, even as Tehran continues to launch missiles and drones in response to joint U.S.-Israeli operations. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command…
Trump orders naval escorts as Hormuz crisis escalates
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/trump-orders-naval-escorts-as-hormuz-crisis-escalates/
Published: March 4, 2026 00:28
4th March 2026 – (Washington) U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Navy to prepare to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared the strategic waterway closed amid deepening…
Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport to reopen in phases after airspace closure
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/israels-ben-gurion-airport-to-reopen-in-phases-after-airspace-closure/
Published: March 3, 2026 16:00
4th March 2026 – (Tel Aviv) Israel’s main international gateway, Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, is set to resume operations in stages after days of airspace closure linked to regional military escalation. In a statement, airport authorities said Israeli…
340 subdivided flats registered under new Basic Housing Units Ordinance
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/340-subdivided-flats-registered-under-new-basic-housing-units-ordinance/
Published: March 3, 2026 15:57
3rd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong’s Basic Housing Unit Ordinance officially came into force on 1st March, with around 340 subdivided flats registered by 5pm on 3rd March, according to Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho. Writing on social media on…
585 Hongkongers seek help as U.S.-Israel airstrikes leave residents stranded in Middle East
Published: March 3, 2026 15:51
3rd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong authorities have received 585 requests for assistance from residents currently in the Middle East following large-scale airstrikes launched jointly by the United States and Israel against Iran. As of 5pm today, the…
Apple unveils M5 Pro and Max MacBook Pros with 24‑hour battery life
Published: March 3, 2026 15:48
3rd March 2026 – (Cupertino) Apple has introduced new 14‑inch and 16‑inch MacBook Pro models powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, marking a substantial step up in performance, on‑device AI and connectivity. Apple says the latest silicon delivers up to…
Teen uncle arrested after baby struck repeatedly on Tin Shui Wai light rail
Published: March 3, 2026 15:40
3rd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) A video circulating online on Monday appeared to show a man repeatedly striking a baby’s legs more than 20 times while travelling on a Tin Shui Wai light rail service, with loud slapping sounds audible in the carriage. The man…
Netanyahu vows intensified strikes on Iran and Hezbollah as China urges de-escalation
Published: March 3, 2026 15:38
3rd March 2026 – (Tel Aviv) Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to maintain heavy strikes on Iran and warned of escalating action against Lebanon’s Hezbollah, declaring that Israeli pilots are operating over Iranian and Lebanese…
Iran urges end to war, warns Europe of consequences
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/iran-urges-end-to-war-warns-europe-of-consequences/
Published: March 3, 2026 11:06
3rd March 2026 – (Tehran) Iran has called for an immediate end to the conflict, insisting it did not initiate hostilities and had pursued diplomacy instead. Speaking in Tehran, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said those responsible for the…
Qatar says entire territory under Iranian threat as 8,000 stranded
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/qatar-says-entire-territory-under-iranian-threat-as-8000-stranded/
Published: March 3, 2026 11:02
3rd March 2026 – (Doha) Qatar has warned that potential Iranian targets extend beyond military facilities to encompass the entirety of its territory, according to a spokesperson for the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The official said the threat…
Construction worker dies after collapse at To Kwa Wan site
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/construction-worker-dies-after-collapse-at-to-kwa-wan-site/
Published: March 3, 2026 10:55
3rd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) A construction worker has died after collapsing at a building site in To Kwa Wan this afternoon. Police received a report at 5.06pm that a man, believed to be around 40 years old, had lost consciousness while working on a…
Lion dance mishap at Hang Seng HQ hits executive
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/lion-dance-mishap-at-hang-seng-hq-hits-executive/
Published: March 3, 2026 10:50
3rd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) A traditional Lunar New Year lion dance ceremony at Hang Seng Bank’s headquarters in Central took an unexpected turn on 2nd March when a performer lost balance, resulting in a senior executive being accidentally struck. Bank…
John Lee begins Beijing visit with aviation and state assets talks
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/john-lee-begins-beijing-visit-with-aviation-and-state-assets-talks/
Published: March 3, 2026 10:38
3rd March 2026 – (Beijing) Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee arrived in Beijing on the morning of 3rd March and commenced his official programme with visits to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and the State-owned Assets Supervision and…
Yuen Long flat fire injures three
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/yuen-long-flat-fire-injures-three/
Published: March 3, 2026 10:36
3rd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) A residential fire broke out at Kam Lung Mansion on Fung Kam Street in Yuen Long on Tuesday afternoon, leaving three people injured and prompting a large-scale emergency response. The blaze was reported at about 4.09pm at a…
14 flights cancelled as Hong Kong tour groups still stranded in Dubai
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/14-flights-cancelled-as-hong-kong-tour-groups-still-stranded-in-dubai/
Published: March 3, 2026 04:38
3rd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) More than 20 Hong Kong travellers are facing possible delays in returning home as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts air travel, with 14 flights cancelled on Tuesday morning. A Hong Kong travel agency confirmed…
Vance and Netanyahu insist Iran conflict ‘not an endless war’
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/vance-and-netanyahu-insist-iran-conflict-not-an-endless-war/
Published: March 3, 2026 04:12
3rd March 2026 – (Dow Jones) U.S. Vice President JD Vance has rejected claims that President Donald Trump has abandoned his pledge to avoid “endless wars”, insisting that military action against Iran is limited in scope and clearly defined in purpose.…
Saudi Arabia downs eight drones near Riyadh
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/saudi-arabia-downs-eight-drones-near-riyadh/
Published: March 3, 2026 04:05
3rd March 2026 – (Riyadh) Saudi Arabia has intercepted and destroyed at least eight drones approaching the capital Riyadh and the nearby city of Al-Kharj, the kingdom’s defence ministry has confirmed. In a brief statement, officials said the unmanned…
High heel found embedded in van tyre in unusual puncture case
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/high-heel-found-embedded-in-van-tyre-in-unusual-puncture-case/
Published: March 3, 2026 03:57
3rd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) Motorists are accustomed to the occasional puncture caused by nails or sharp debris, but a tyre pierced by a high-heeled shoe is a rarity even for seasoned mechanics. A tyre repair shop owner has revealed what he described as a…
Trump says he took action against Khamenei over alleged assassination threat
Published: March 3, 2026 03:52
3rd March 2026 – (Washington) President Donald Trump has claimed he authorised action that resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, asserting that the move pre-empted alleged attempts on his own life. In a telephone interview…
Cecelia Yip, 62, turns heads at Milan Fashion Week
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/cecelia-yip-62-turns-heads-at-milan-fashion-week/
Published: March 3, 2026 03:47
3rd March 2026 – (Milan) Cecelia Yip, the 62-year-old Hong Kong actress and two-time Hong Kong Film Awards Best Actress winner, has drawn widespread praise after appearing at Milan Fashion Week in a bold, figure-flattering outfit. Yip has in recent years…
Prediction markets are turning airstrikes into profit
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/prediction-markets-are-turning-airstrikes-into-profit/
Published: March 2, 2026 16:13
2nd March 2026 – (New York) Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi sell themselves as the crisp edge of modern finance. Two buttons, yes or no, and the future is priced in real time. It is a seductive idea for an age that mistrusts polls, refreshes…
Starmer defends legal basis for U.K. stance on Iran as bases cleared for defensive U.S. use
Published: March 2, 2026 15:58
2nd March 2026 – (London) Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the U.K. has learned from the mistakes of Iraq and will ensure any action has a lawful basis and a well‑considered plan. He urged all British nationals in the region to register their presence and…
Man filmed hitting baby on Tin Shui Wai Light Rail train
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/man-filmed-hitting-baby-on-tin-shui-wai-light-rail-train/
Published: March 2, 2026 15:47
2nd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) A video circulating on social media today has sparked widespread outrage after appearing to show a man repeatedly striking a baby inside a Light Rail carriage in Tin Shui Wai. The footage, shared on Threads, was accompanied by…
Apple unveils iPhone 17e with 256GB base storage at HK$5,099
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/apple-unveils-iphone-17e-with-256gb-base-storage-at-hk5099/
Published: March 2, 2026 15:42
2nd March 2026 – (Cupertino) Apple has introduced the iPhone 17e, pricing the entry-level model at HK$5,099 and doubling its base storage to 256GB, as the technology giant seeks to reinforce its foothold in an increasingly competitive global smartphone…
Iranian commander threatens missile strike on Cyprus
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/iranian-commander-threatens-missile-strike-on-cyprus/
Published: March 2, 2026 15:32
2nd March 2026 – (Tehran) A senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to target Cyprus with missile strikes, alleging that American military aircraft have been relocated to the island. Brigadier General Ibrahim Jabari was…
Germany plans evacuation of children and pregnant women from Middle East
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/germany-plans-evacuation-of-children-and-pregnant-women-from-middle-east/
Published: March 2, 2026 15:26
2nd March 2026 – (Berlin) Germany is preparing to evacuate vulnerable citizens stranded in the Middle East as the regional conflict intensifies, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has announced. Speaking on Monday, Wadephul said aircraft would be dispatched…
Hong Kong man jailed four years for fatal row over HK$800 bicycle
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/hong-kong-man-jailed-four-years-for-fatal-row-over-hk800-bicycle/
Published: March 2, 2026 14:30
2nd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) A 50-year-old unemployed man, Wong Koon‑ming, has been jailed for four years after a High Court jury found him guilty of manslaughter over a fatal dispute about an HK$800 bicycle. He had earlier been acquitted of murder by a…
Emirates to resume limited flights from this evening
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/emirates-to-resume-limited-flights-from-this-evening/
Published: March 2, 2026 14:26
2nd March 2026 – (Dubai) Emirates has announced that it will restart a limited number of flights from this evening, as the Dubai-based carrier cautiously resumes operations. In a statement, the airline said priority would be given to passengers with…
Explosion rocks Beirut as Israel says it is striking Hezbollah targets
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/explosion-rocks-beirut-as-israel-says-it-is-striking-hezbollah-targets/
Published: March 2, 2026 14:24
2nd March 2026 – (Beirut) A powerful explosion has been heard in Beirut, with the blast reportedly originating in the southern suburb of Dahieh, an area regarded as a stronghold of Hezbollah. Residents said the detonation was so intense that it felt as…
Takeaway pasta mix‑up leaves customer with plain penne
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/takeaway-pasta-mix%e2%80%91up-leaves-customer-with-plain-penne/
Published: March 2, 2026 14:21
2nd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) A Hong Kong woman has sparked online debate after receiving a takeaway pasta dish stripped of all toppings, despite ordering a cheese, bacon and mushroom penne. The customer shared her experience on social media, explaining…
Chinese tourist robbed by two transgender sex workers in Pattaya, suspect arrested
Published: March 2, 2026 14:15
2nd March 2026 – (Bangkok) A Chinese tourist has allegedly been assaulted and robbed in the Thai resort city of Pattaya, with police arresting a 20-year-old transgender woman in connection with the incident. According to local reports, the visitor had…
Man accused of using fake Thai degree says he lost four teeth as case delayed again
Published: March 2, 2026 14:07
2nd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) A mainland Chinese man accused of using a forged master’s degree certificate from Thailand’s Mae Fah Luang University has appeared in court for the fourth time, with proceedings adjourned once more. Han Shengnan, 37, who holds…
Israeli airstrikes kill 31 in Lebanon
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/israeli-airstrikes-kill-31-in-lebanon/
Published: March 2, 2026 07:43
2nd March 2026 – (Beirut) Israeli air raids on Beirut and southern Lebanon have left at least 31 people dead and 149 injured, according to Lebanon’s health ministry, which described the casualty figures as preliminary. The strikes followed missile launches…
Beijing denies missile sale to Iran, confirms Chinese national killed
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/beijing-denies-missile-sale-to-iran-confirms-chinese-national-killed/
Published: March 2, 2026 07:27
2nd March 2026 – (Beijing) China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected reports alleging that Iran purchased missiles from Beijing, dismissing the claims as unfounded. The ministry also confirmed that one Chinese national was killed in Tehran amid the…
John Lee to attend NPC opening in Beijing
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/john-lee-to-attend-npc-opening-in-beijing/
Published: March 2, 2026 07:20
2nd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee will travel to Beijing on 3rd March to attend the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress, scheduled for 5th March. Mr Lee is expected to return to Hong…
Explosions across Gulf as Erbil targeted and Kuwait on alert
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/explosions-across-gulf-as-erbil-targeted-and-kuwait-on-alert/
Published: March 2, 2026 07:16
2nd March 2026 – (Erbil) Powerful explosions have been reported in Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, with Iraqi air defence systems engaging missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles said to be targeting Erbil International Airport.…
Qatar Airways extends flight suspensions
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/qatar-airways-extends-flight-suspensions/
Published: March 2, 2026 07:08
2nd March 2026 – (Doha) Qatar Airways has confirmed that its flight operations remain suspended amid the continued closure of the country’s airspace. In a statement, the national carrier said services would resume only after Qatari authorities determine…
The Gulf’s war test – Shield first, strike later – if ever
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/the-gulfs-war-test-shield-first-strike-later-if-ever/
Published: March 2, 2026 07:06
2nd March 2026 – (Dubai) The missiles that tore into Doha, Dubai and Manama did more than puncture glass façades and scorch portside asphalt. They punctured a story the Gulf has spent two decades selling to itself and the world – that the Peninsula can be…
Hang Seng Index slips as tech and financials weaken; oil majors rally on price spike
Published: March 2, 2026 01:36
2nd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) Hang Seng Index fell at the start of March as renewed conflict in the Middle East weighed on Hong Kong equities. The benchmark opened down 324 points, or 1.22 per cent, at 26,305. The China Enterprises Index lost 88 points, or…
As the U.S. hits Iran, China moves to protect oil, influence and options
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/as-the-u-s-hits-iran-china-moves-to-protect-oil-influence-and-options/
Published: March 2, 2026 01:32
2nd March 2026 – (Beijing) There is a particular kind of violence that arrives with daylight. Night raids can be dismissed—sold as technical, reluctant, conducted under cover because discretion is the point. Daylight is different. It is an announcement.…
OPEC+ to raise oil output following Iran conflict
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/opec-to-raise-oil-output-following-iran-conflict/
Published: March 2, 2026 01:06
2nd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) Eight members of the OPEC+ alliance have agreed to increase crude oil production after a sharp escalation in hostilities involving Iran raised fears of disruption to global energy supplies. The decision was confirmed following…
Private jet makes emergency landing at Hong Kong International Airport
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/private-jet-makes-emergency-landing-at-hong-kong-international-airport/
Published: March 2, 2026 00:56
2nd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) A private jet made an emergency landing at Hong Kong International Airport late on 1st March after reporting a suspected engine malfunction during its approach. Airport fire crews were placed on high alert as a precaution while…
Taiwanese influencer films underwear removal in Causeway Bay
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/taiwanese-influencer-films-underwear-removal-in-causeway-bay%ef%bf%bc/
Published: March 2, 2026 00:53
2nd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) Taiwanese influencer Yui Xin, has triggered fresh controversy after sharing a video appearing to show her removing her underwear in a busy street in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay. The online personality, who has previously attracted…
Oil futures soar as Iran conflict deepens, U.S. stock futures slide
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/oil-futures-soar-as-iran-conflict-deepens-u-s-stock-futures-slide/
Published: March 2, 2026 00:44
2nd March 2026 – (New York) Oil prices jumped sharply and U.S. equity futures declined in early Sunday trading as intensifying hostilities between Iran, the United States and Israel rattled global financial markets. Crude futures surged by as much as 11…
Iran signals openness to de-escalation, Oman says
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/iran-signals-openness-to-de-escalation-oman-says/
Published: March 1, 2026 16:29
2nd March 2026 – (Muscat) Iran is prepared to engage in “serious efforts at de-escalation,” Tehran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi told his Omani counterpart Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, according to a statement from Oman’s foreign ministry. Muscat has been…
Why Washington must justify U.S. troop deaths in Iran operation
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/why-washington-must-justify-u-s-troop-deaths-in-iran-operation/
Published: March 1, 2026 16:26
2nd March 2026 – (Washington) The United States has confirmed three service members were killed during ongoing operations against Iran, with five others suffering shrapnel wounds and concussions. Those injured are receiving treatment and are expected to…
Netanyahu vows intensified strikes on Tehran
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/netanyahu-vows-intensified-strikes-on-tehran/
Published: March 1, 2026 16:19
2nd March 2026 – (Tel Aviv) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to ramp up air strikes on Tehran, warning that Israel’s military campaign against Iran will intensify in the coming days. In a video address, Mr Netanyahu said he had ordered…
Man pours oil on Wan Tsui Estate rink in Chai Wan after dispute
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/man-pours-oil-on-wan-tsui-estate-rink-in-chai-wan-after-dispute/
Published: March 1, 2026 16:17
2nd March 2026 – (Hong Kong) Police were called to Wan Tsui Estate in Chai Wan at around 5pm on Sunday after reports that a man had poured oil onto the floor of a roller skating rink following an argument. The individual left the scene before officers…
Daylight bombing returns as Washington chooses coercion in plain sight
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/daylight-bombing-returns-as-washington-chooses-coercion-in-plain-sight/
Published: March 1, 2026 16:13
2nd March 2026 – (Tehran) When American aircraft arrive in daylight, they do more than hit coordinates. They broadcast intention, confidence, and a theory of control. That is what made the first U.S. attack on Iran in broad daylight on 28th February so…
Maersk’s Hormuz suspension signals a looming energy shock
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/maersks-hormuz-suspension-signals-a-looming-energy-shock/
Published: March 1, 2026 15:46
1st March 2026 – (Tehran) When a government issues reassurance in the middle of a regional war, traders listen politely and then look elsewhere. They look at ship movements. They look at insurance cover. They look at what the largest operators are willing…
Lufthansa extends Middle East flight suspensions to 8th March
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/lufthansa-extends-middle-east-flight-suspensions-to-8th-march/
Published: March 1, 2026 13:02
1st March 2026 – (Tel Aviv) Lufthansa has extended the suspension of its flights to a number of destinations in the Middle East until and including 8th March, as tensions across the region continue. The German airline confirmed that services to Tel Aviv,…
Cyprus denies missile threat after reports involving British bases
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/cyprus-denies-missile-threat-after-reports-involving-british-bases/
Published: March 1, 2026 13:00
1st March 2026 – (Nicosia) Cyprus has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that missiles were launched in the direction of the island, with Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas describing the claims as unfounded. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency on Sunday, Mr…
Motorcyclist injured as van makes u-turn on Kennedy Road
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/motorcyclist-injured-as-van-makes-u-turn-on-kennedy-road/
Published: March 1, 2026 12:57
1st March 2026 – (Hong Kong) A motorcyclist sustained minor injuries after colliding with a light goods vehicle that was attempting a U-turn on Kennedy Road in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels district on Friday morning. The accident occurred at around 11.15am on 28…
Hong Kong cancels 20 flights due to Iran crisis, Cathay halts Dubai, Riyadh routes
Published: March 1, 2026 12:45
1st March 2026 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong’s Airport Authority says the worsening Middle East crisis has led to 20 flight cancellations across two days, after Israel and the United States launched strikes on Iran. As of 5pm on 1st March, 12 flights at Hong…
HK Customs seizes HK$1.93m ketamine hidden in paint cans, 13-year-old girl arrested
Published: March 1, 2026 12:07
1st March 2026 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong Customs, working in collaboration with Mainland anti-smuggling authorities, has intercepted a consignment containing an estimated HK$1.93 million worth of suspected ketamine concealed inside paint tins. Officers…
Beauty salon fire in To Kwa Wan sends smoke billowing into street
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/beauty-salon-fire-in-to-kwa-wan-sends-smoke-billowing-into-street/
Published: March 1, 2026 11:18
1st March 2026 – (Hong Kong) A fire broke out at a beauty salon in To Kwa Wan on Sunday afternoon, sending thick smoke billowing into the street and prompting a swift response from emergency services. Police received reports at 5.36pm today that a blaze…
Trump warns Iran of unprecedented force as Tehran vows ‘devastating blows’
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/trump-warns-iran-of-unprecedented-force-as-tehran-vows-devastating-blows/
Published: March 1, 2026 06:42
1st March 2026 – (Washington) U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran against further escalation, vowing the United States would respond with “a force that has never been seen before” if Tehran strikes back. The message, posted on Truth Social,…
Etihad halts Abu Dhabi flights following airspace closures
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/etihad-halts-abu-dhabi-flights-following-airspace-closures/
Published: March 1, 2026 06:38
1st March 2026 – (Abu Dhabi) Etihad Airways has suspended all flights to and from Abu Dhabi as regional airspace closures continue to disrupt operations across the Middle East. The airline confirmed that services will remain halted until 2am UAE time on…
Xinhua condemns U.S. ‘militaristic hegemony’ following Israel–U.S. strikes on Iran
Published: March 1, 2026 06:36
1st March 2026 – (Beijing) China’s state news agency Xinhua has condemned the joint Israeli–U.S. strikes on multiple locations in Iran, asserting that Washington’s vow to “level” Iran’s missile industry and to encourage Iranians to “take over the…
Taiwanese actress Annie Wu describes fear after explosions rock Dubai
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/taiwanese-actress-annie-wu-describes-fear-after-explosions-rock-dubai/
Published: March 1, 2026 06:20
1st March 2026 – (Dubai) Escalating conflict in the Middle East has extended to the United Arab Emirates, with explosions reported in Dubai and Abu Dhabi following large-scale military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran. The unrest has led to…
Oil’s new war premium and Wall Street’s fragile calm
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/oils-new-war-premium-and-wall-streets-fragile-calm/
Published: March 1, 2026 06:19
1st March 2026 – (New York) Markets do not fear bad news as much as they fear uncertainty. The weekend’s U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, followed by Tehran’s retaliation and the reported death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, deliver both. Traders now have to…
Loud explosions reported over Doha as air defences activated
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/loud-explosions-reported-over-doha-as-air-defences-activated/
Published: March 1, 2026 05:59
1st March 2026 – (Doha) Several powerful explosions were heard over Doha on Saturday evening, marking a sharp escalation after hours of relative calm in the Qatari capital. Witnesses described the blasts as among the loudest heard in recent days, with…
Bitcoin rebounds to $66k after $63k slump as ETFs steady nervy market
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/bitcoin-rebounds-to-66k-after-63k-slump-as-etfs-steady-nervy-market/
Published: March 1, 2026 01:04
1st March 2026 – (New York) Bitcoin whipsawed through a bruising weekend, plunging to $63,062 as reports of U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran jolted risk appetite, wiping roughly $128bn from crypto valuations in hours. The shock triggered over $250m in forced…
UN chief warns Middle East on brink as U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran spark fierce Security Council split
Published: March 1, 2026 00:56
1st March 2026 – (United Nations) The UN Security Council’s emergency meeting on Iran wrapped up after around two hours with stark divisions laid bare. All 15 members spoke, alongside Secretary‑General António Guterres and the ambassadors of Iran and…
Critics say Trump’s Iran campaign violates U.S. law as war powers fight looms
Published: March 1, 2026 00:49
1st March 2026 – (Washington) Donald Trump’s decision to launch the latest military campaign against Iran without congressional approval has drawn fierce criticism from legal experts and lawmakers, who argue the operation is unlawful under domestic US law.…
Trump says Khamenei is dead, Fars news claims daughter and grandson also killed, new explosions reported in Tehran
Published: March 1, 2026 00:45
1st March 2026 – (Tehran) U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead following a sweeping U.S.–Israeli air campaign on Iranian military and government sites. In parallel, the IRGC-aligned Fars news…
IRGC says U.S. support ship hit by missiles
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/irgc-says-u-s-support-ship-hit-by-missiles/
Published: February 28, 2026 17:01
1st March 2026 – (Tehran) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has achieved a major result in a maritime counter‑offensive, claiming its navy fired multiple missiles that struck and severely damaged a US combat support vessel identified…
Iran tells UN U.S. and Israeli bases ‘legitimate targets’
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/iran-tells-un-u-s-and-israeli-bases-legitimate-targets/
Published: February 28, 2026 16:53
1st March 2026 – (Tehran) Iran has formally notified the United Nations that it considers all United States and Israeli military bases and assets in the region to be legitimate targets, following reported joint air strikes against its territory. According…
Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong warns Iran conflict and U.S. tariffs threaten Singapore economy
Published: February 28, 2026 16:49
1st March 2026 – (Singapore) Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong has cautioned that the latest joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran will heighten global uncertainty, driving up energy prices and dampening trade and investment flows…
Death toll from Iran elementary school strike rises to 85
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/death-toll-from-iran-elementary-school-strike-rises-to-85/
Published: February 28, 2026 16:22
1st March 2026 – (Minab) The death toll from an attack on a girls’ primary school in Minab, in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province, has reportedly risen to 85, according to the semi‑official Tasnim news agency. The figures could not be independently…
Qatar urges residents indoors as blasts rock Doha, fire at Fairmont The Palm in Dubai
Published: February 28, 2026 16:14
1st March 2026 – (Dubai) Qatar’s Interior Ministry has urged everyone in the country to remain indoors amid ongoing attacks, advising people to stay away from windows and open areas and to leave home only when absolutely necessary until conditions…
Khamenei to address nation after U.S.–Israeli strikes as Tehran reels from wide‑scale attacks
Published: February 28, 2026 16:04
1st March 2026 – (Tehran) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is expected to speak within minutes, according to Iran’s Al‑Alam TV, following coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes that targeted senior Iranian leaders on Saturday. Israeli officials…
Hermès red packet surprises student with hidden cut‑paper design
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/hermes-red-packet-surprises-student-with-hidden-cut%e2%80%91paper-design/
Published: February 28, 2026 11:33
28th February 2026 – (Hong Kong) A Hong Kong student has sparked online discussion after sharing his surprise at receiving a Hermès red packet featuring an elaborate multi‑layered paper‑cut design that initially appeared to contain no money. Posting on…
Complete list of airlines cancelling, suspending or rerouting Middle East flights due to airspace closures
Published: February 28, 2026 11:15
28th February 2026 – (Tehran) Airlines across Europe, the Middle East and Asia have announced widespread cancellations, suspensions and reroutes as a wave of airspace closures ripples across the region following strikes involving Israel, Iran and the…
Iran urges Tehran residents to leave as Kuwait condemns attack
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/iran-urges-tehran-residents-to-leave-as-kuwait-condemns-attack/
Published: February 28, 2026 11:12
28th February 2026 – (Tehran) Iran’s National Security Council has advised residents of Tehran to leave the capital if possible, citing the deteriorating security situation. In a statement, the council urged people to remain calm but to travel to other…
Explosions reported near U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/explosions-reported-near-u-s-consulate-in-erbil-iraq/
Published: February 28, 2026 11:06
28th February 2026 – (Erbil) Multiple explosions were heard on Saturday in the vicinity of the United States consulate in Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan region, according to AFP journalists at the scene. A local resident living close to the…
U.S. and Israel launch operation to counter ‘existential threat’ from Iran
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/u-s-and-israel-launch-operation-to-counter-existential-threat-from-iran/
Published: February 28, 2026 10:59
28th February 2026 – (Tel Aviv) The United States and Israel targeted Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian during coordinated strikes on Saturday, although the outcome of the attacks remains unclear, an Israeli…
IRGC vows ongoing strikes on U.S. and Israeli targets
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/irgc-vows-ongoing-strikes-on-u-s-and-israeli-targets/
Published: February 28, 2026 10:54
28th February 2026 – (Tehran) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared that its military campaign will continue “without pause” until what it described as the decisive defeat of its adversaries. Iran’s state news agency IRNA reports that an…
Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon’s Iqlim al‑Tuffah highlands following ongoing tensions
Published: February 28, 2026 05:59
28th February 2026 – (Jerusalem) Israeli warplanes carried out a series of strikes on highland areas in Iqlim al‑Tuffah, southern Lebanon, on Saturday, according to local media, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The raids were reported on…
48 Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme schools cleared to expand places for non‑local students
Published: February 28, 2026 05:33
28th February 2026 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong’s Education Bureau has released the list of Direct Subsidy Scheme schools approved, or approved in principle, to expand under last year’s Policy Address pilot, which allows DSS schools to add classes or places to…
Canada urges citizens to leave parts of Middle East due to fast‑deteriorating security
Published: February 28, 2026 05:15
28th February 2026 – (Ottawa) Canada’s Foreign Minister, Anita Anand, issued an urgent advisory on Friday calling on Canadians in parts of the Middle East to consider leaving while commercial routes remain open, warning that the security environment is…
MTR opens trains to dogs for SPCA Dogathon 2026 tomorrow
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/mtr-opens-trains-to-dogs-for-spca-dogathon-2026-tomorrow/
Published: February 28, 2026 04:58
28th February 2026 – (Hong Kong) MTR will take part in the SPCA’s citywide Dogathon 2026 and, for one day only this Sunday (1st March), open most of its heavy rail network and Light Rail to dogs travelling with registered fundraisers. A total of 1,200…
Two elderly passengers injured in escalator fall at MTR Kowloon Tong Station
Published: February 28, 2026 04:50
28th February 2026 – (Hong Kong) Two elderly passengers were injured in an escalator incident at MTR Kowloon Tong Station late on Friday morning. The accident occurred at around 11.31am today on Platform 1. According to reports, an elderly man and woman…
Hong Kong teen linked to Mainland abuse ring faces police action after online attack spree
Published: February 28, 2026 04:37
28th February 2026 – (Zhejiang) Mainland China has seen a spate of coordinated online attacks on cat‑rescue volunteers since December 2025, with unknown users infiltrating WeChat groups to dump graphic abuse images and videos, leaving animal carers shocked…
Solana slides despite outperforming Ethereum on key metrics
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/solana-slides-despite-outperforming-ethereum-on-key-metrics/
Published: February 27, 2026 15:10
27th February 2026 – (New York) Solana’s price has remained under sustained pressure, extending a downturn that began in September last year when the token reached a peak of US$252. The cryptocurrency has now recorded eight consecutive weeks of losses and…
Pakistan declares ‘open war’ after strikes on Afghanistan
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/pakistan-declares-open-war-after-strikes-on-afghanistan/
Published: February 27, 2026 15:01
27th February 2026 – (Islamabad) Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has declared the country is in “open war” with Afghanistan after Islamabad carried out a series of airstrikes on targets in Kabul and other Afghan cities. “Our patience has…
Taxi driver robbed at knifepoint in Tuen Mun, suspect arrested
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/taxi-driver-robbed-at-knifepoint-in-tuen-mun-suspect-arrested/
Published: February 27, 2026 14:41
27th February 2026 – (Hong Kong) A taxi driver was injured and robbed of HK$160 by a passenger in Tuen Mun on the afternoon of 27th February, with police later arresting a suspect at hospital. Officers were alerted at around 2.30pm after a passer-by…
Wild boar captured after three-hour chase in Ma On Shan, at least 4 injuries reported
Published: February 27, 2026 14:27
27th February 2026 – (Hong Kong) A wild boar that rampaged through Ma On Shan on Thursday was subdued after a three-hour pursuit. Police received multiple reports at around 5.08pm that the animal had entered MTR Wu Kai Sha Station and knocked down a…
Hong Kong unveils 2026–27 Land Sale List with sites for 22,580 private homes
Published: February 27, 2026 13:58
27th February 2026 – (Hong Kong) The Secretary for Development, Bernadette Linn, today announced the Government’s Land Sale List for 2026–27. The programme includes nine residential plots capable of delivering about 6,650 flats, among them three sites…
China suspends some Canada tariffs
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/china-suspends-some-canada-tariffs/
Published: February 27, 2026 13:49
27th February 2026 – (Beijing) China has announced it will suspend additional tariffs on certain Canadian imports from 1st March until 31st December 2026, signalling a potential easing of trade tensions between the two countries. The Ministry of Commerce…
China urges citizens to avoid travel to Iran
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/china-urges-citizens-to-avoid-travel-to-iran/
Published: February 27, 2026 11:04
27th February 2026 – (Beijing) China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised its nationals to refrain from travelling to Iran amid rising security concerns. In a notice issued on Friday, 27th February, the ministry and Chinese diplomatic missions in Iran…
Wild boar injures four near MTR Wu Kai Sha Station
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/wild-boar-injures-four-near-mtr-wu-kai-sha-station/
Published: February 27, 2026 10:58
27th February 2026 – (Hong Kong) Four pedestrians were injured after a wild boar ran amok in and around MTR Wu Kai Sha Station on Thursday afternoon. According to police, officers received multiple reports at about 5.08pm today that a wild boar had entered…
Marks & Spencer to stay in Philippines
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/marks-spencer-to-stay-in-philippines/
Published: February 27, 2026 10:55
27th February 2026 – (Manila) Marks & Spencer has confirmed it will continue operating in the Philippines, seeking to reassure customers and investors after its long-time local franchise partner announced plans to cease managing the brand’s stores. The…
Cecilia Cheung spotted in Sydney with sons
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/cecilia-cheung-spotted-in-sydney-with-sons/
Published: February 27, 2026 10:47
27th February 2026 – (Sydney) Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung has been spending time in Sydney as she accompanies her eldest son, Lucas, who has enrolled in a music programme in Australia. The devoted mother has reportedly remained in the country since…
Hong Kong Flower Show returns to Victoria Park with ‘stock’ as theme bloom
https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/hong-kong-flower-show-returns-to-victoria-park-with-stock-as-theme-bloom/
Published: February 27, 2026 08:35
27th February 2026 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Flower Show, a highlight of the city’s events calendar for garden lovers, will welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to Victoria Park over 10 days from 20th to 29th March, opening daily from 9am to 9pm.…
Hong Kong Observatory warns of possible ‘Shi Hu Feng’ squall line next week due to shifting winds
Published: February 27, 2026 08:26
27th February 2026 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Observatory’s latest nine-day outlook indicates a broad trough of low pressure will bring showers to southern China tomorrow (28th Feb), as a strong easterly airstream reaches the Guangdong coast. As this…
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