Mourners pay tribute to Hong Kong fire victims as Beijing calls for unity

China has announced plans to consolidate the cruise operations of four central state-owned enterprises into a single entity that will reportedly operate the largest fleet in Asia, as part of a broader efficiency drive. China Tourism Group – one of the four companies – was designated as the operator of the venture at a signing ceremony hosted by China’s state-owned enterprises watchdog on Friday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. After the deal goes through, the venture will operate Asia’s… Source link India ‘Operation Sindoor not over… BSF chief retires, ITBP DG Praveen… Students, youth asked to stay away… Techie…

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and top officials expressed sorrow over the death of the firefighter killed while battling the blaze at a Tai Po estate, paying tribute to his “gallantry and selfless devotion to duty”. Ho Wai-ho, 37, died while putting out the blaze at one of the blocks of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. The fire broke out on Wednesday and spread rapidly to the other seven towers in the estate. Director of Fire Services Andy Yeung Yan-kin said Ho, from Sha Tin Fire Station,… Source link India ‘Operation Sindoor not over… BSF chief…

A group of army officers said they had seized power in coup-prone Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday, on the eve of the expected announcement of results from a hotly contested presidential election. In a statement read on state television, the army officers said they had deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, suspended the electoral process, shut borders and would enforce a curfew. They said they had formed “The High Military Command for the Restoration of Order” and would be in charge of the West… Source link India ‘Operation Sindoor not over… BSF chief retires, ITBP DG Praveen… Students, youth asked to stay…