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Baltimore city government has approved more than $1.5 million in employee travel expenses this year, with trips ranging from Las Vegas to Hong Kong. The spending, reported by the Baltimore Sun, covers official travel by city staff and has drawn attention as residents weigh the cost against local budget priorities.

Baltimore city government approved more than $1.5 million for employee travel this year, with trips to destinations including Las Vegas and Hong Kong. The figure is drawing attention as residents weigh the spending against the city's budget priorities and ongoing debates about how public funds are used.

Pakistan faced Hong Kong in the first quarter-final of the men's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games, with a match report confirming the result. Pakistan, one of the tournament's leading cricketing nations, progressed in the knockout stage against associate opponent Hong Kong. Details beyond the reported fixture and result are limited, with reaction still building around Pakistan's medal prospects at the Games.

Hong Kong entertainment circles are discussing the funeral of Tam Mei-kam, the mother of the late singer Anita Mui. Reports say her son, described as the family's 'black sheep', was excluded from the ceremony, reopening long-running stories about the family's disputes over Mui's estate. Mui, one of Cantopop's biggest stars, died in 2003, and her family's inheritance battles have drawn attention for years.