Hong Kong Today Wednesday
Jan 22, 2025
A catastrophic hotel fire in Turkey leads to harrowing eyewitness accounts and raises questions about safety standards. The discussion shifts to rising violence in the West Bank and the political upheaval following new U.S. policies. Excitement builds for Hong Kong's first World Snooker Grand Prix in 36 years, aiming to captivate younger audiences. Amid increasing financial distress, crisis hotlines see a surge in callers. Finally, a couple's journey through Thailand's new same-sex marriage laws highlights ongoing advocacy challenges.
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Hotel Fire Tragedy
- A hotel fire in northwestern Turkey killed at least 76 people and injured 51 others.
- Some guests jumped from the 12-story building in panic to escape the flames.
West Bank Raid
- Israel launched a large operation in the occupied West Bank, killing at least nine people.
- This occurred after a fragile ceasefire in the Gaza Strip entered its fourth day.
China-US Trade Relations
- China expressed hopes of cooperating with the U.S. to resolve trade issues following Donald Trump's swearing-in.
- Beijing emphasized the need for contact between senior officials of both countries.