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Tree falls near Sheung Shui MTR Station, injuring four pedestrians

A tree approximately 10 meters tall partially collapsed near Exit B1 of Sheung Shui MTR Station on San Wan Road around 11pm Sunday, injuring four pedestrians.

Setting the standard: HK Q-Mark covers halal food and more

Sectors beyond catering are expected to see a halal Q-mark in Hong Kong that can give confidence to Muslim visitors in the city and even the Greater Bay Area, executive councilor Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung told The Standard.

Hong Kong Airlines flight emergency slide deploys after landing at Osaka Kansai Airport

Hong Kong Airlines confirmed an emergency evacuation slide deployed on flight HX612 from Hong Kong to Osaka Kansai Airport on Sunday after landing, potentially caused by accidental activation of the emergency door handle

HK customs intercepts HK$30 million in drugs from airline passengers, arrests 4 women

Hong Kong Customs detected four drug trafficking cases at Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday, seizing approximately HK$30 million worth of narcotics and arresting four female passengers arriving from Canada, Thailand and Belgium.

World/China News

Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok deal

President Donald Trump said prominent billionaires – including media mogul Rupert Murdoch and tech founder Michael Dell – could be part of a deal in which the U.S. will take control of the social video platform TikTok.

In historic move, UK recognizes a Palestinian state despite opposition from US and Israel

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the U.K. is formally recognizing a Palestinian state despite vociferous opposition from the U.S. and Israel.

Israeli drone strikes kill five, including children, in southern Lebanon

An Israeli drone strike killed five people, including three children, in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil on Sunday, Lebanon's health ministry said.

European airports struggle to fix check-in glitch after cyberattack

Some of Europe's biggest airports battled to restore normal operations on Sunday after hackers disrupted automatic check-in systems, with Brussels asking airlines to cancel half of Monday's flight departures due to persistent problems.

Football

Martinelli snatches late point for Arsenal in 1-1 draw with Man City

Gabriel Martinelli's last-gasp equaliser gave Arsenal a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, cancelling out Erling Haaland's early goal to give the Gunners a barely-deserved point.

Editorial

Hong Kong’s halal opportunity: Bridging markets and cultures

The global halal market, a powerhouse valued at over US$2.3 trillion (HK$17.94 trillion), is no longer a niche sector but a major economic force.For consumers, the halal label signifies more than religious compliance; it represents a universal promise of safety, quality and ethical integrity.

Hong Kong, a world-renowned brand built on trust and excellence, is perfectly positioned to become a key player in this expanding arena. This strategic move promises not only to attract new visitors but also to open vast export channels for local businesses.