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AdvertisementHong Kong societyHong KongSociety‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse expected on March 3 in Hong KongLunar eclipse will begin before moonrise, at 6.22pm that day, when part of the moon starts to enter Earth’s shadow, and end at 10.25pm
Reading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPNg Kang-chungPublished: 5:39pm, 20 Feb 2026This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing.Hong Kong astronomy enthusiasts can expect a “blood moon” lunar eclipse early next month, with residents able to view the phenomenon with the naked eye from some places.
The global event will take place in the city on the evening of March 3, according to the Hong Kong Observatory.
Advertisement“The total eclipse process can be directly observed with [the naked] eye from [certain] places with an unobstructed view to the east, if weather permits,” the Observatory said on Friday.
The lunar eclipse is expected to begin before moonris..

AdvertisementUnited StatesWorldUnited States & CanadaTrump’s name cleared to land on Palm Beach airport after Florida Republicans pass billThe president’s local airport, minutes away from his Mar-a-Lago home, will be called the President Donald J. Trump International Airport
Reading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPAgence France-PressePublished: 5:38pm, 20 Feb 2026An airport in Florida will soon be renamed after US President Donald Trump, after a bill proposing the change was approved by the state’s legislature on Thursday.Trump, a real estate mogul who has plastered his name on buildings around the world, has sought to leave his mark on the country in an unprecedented image and building campaign.
Florida’s Republican-led legislature approved a bill to rename the Palm Beach International Airport as the President Donald J. Trump International Airport, state records show. Governor Ron DeSantis, once a Trump opponent, is expected to sign the measure into law.Advertisement“Fifty years f..

Trump Praises Nicki Minaj's Beauty at Black History Month Event During a White House reception marking the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, US President Donald Trump drew widespread attention, not just for policy remarks or historical acknowledgments but for an unscripted moment in which he lavished unusually personal compliments on Nicki Minaj. In the East Room of the White House, Trump said, “I love Nicki Minaj. She was here a couple of weeks ago. She’s so beautiful.”He added that her “skin’s so beautiful” and even joked about the length of her nails, asking her whether they were “real”, a question Minaj “didn’t want to get into.” The comments, delivered with visible enthusiasm and repeated references to her appearance and nails, quickly spread across social platforms and news feeds.The remarks highlighted a broader pattern of attention Trump has given to Minaj in recent weeks. She has visibly aligned herself with the president politically, backing his initiatives like ..

Canada’s immigration minister – Lena Metlege Diab, last night announced new Express Entry immigration categories for 2026. The writing on the wall is clear: the focus is on ‘bringing in the right people to help build a stronger future’. In this backdrop, immigration experts expect that Express Entry draws (the point-based pathway to enable skilled applicants to gain permanent residency) will focus on ‘category-based’ draws. With Canada’s continued emphasis on boosting Francophone immigration, several French-language proficiency draws are also likely to be held this year.The first Express Entry category draw for foreign medical doctors with Canadian work experience, will be held in the coming days. Diab also announced the addition of targeted Express Entry pathways for researchers and senior managers with Canadian experience, transport-sector workers such as pilots and aircraft mechanics, and skilled foreign military recruits for specialised roles (such as doctors, nurses and pilots).“B..