Hong Kong mourns 128 victims of apartment complex fire
Hong Kong on Saturday mourned the 128 people known to have died in a massive fire at a high-rise apartment complex, a toll that is likely to rise with...
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 9th of November, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Azerbaijan marks Karabakh victory with solidarity from Türkiye and Pakistan
Azerbaijan celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Second Karabakh War victory with a grand parade in Baku, attended by Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. President Aliyev hailed the liberation of Shusha as the turning point of the 44-day war, reaffirming Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and unity with Türkiye and Pakistan.
2. Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse, ceasefire continues, Taliban says
Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan collapsed after Islamabad demanded Kabul take responsibility for Pakistan’s internal security, which the Taliban called unrealistic. Despite the breakdown, both sides said the ceasefire remains in place as Turkey continues efforts to mediate lasting stability between the neighbours.
3. Russian attacks target nuclear substations, kill seven, Ukraine says
Russia launched one of its largest overnight assaults on Ukraine, killing seven people and striking power substations that supply two nuclear plants, prompting warnings of “deliberate threats to nuclear safety.” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged tougher sanctions on Moscow as energy facilities burned and thousands were left without power across multiple regions.
4. Rodrigo Paz sworn in as Bolivia's new President
Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as Bolivia’s new president, ending nearly two decades of one-party rule and ushering in a new political era. Taking the oath before lawmakers and regional leaders, Paz vowed to uphold the Constitution and restore stability amidst Bolivia’s deep economic crisis.
5. Tornado in southern Brazil kills six, injures hundreds
A powerful tornado tore through Brazil’s southern state of Parana, killing six people and injuring more than 400, with over half of Rio Bonito do Iguacu’s urban area severely damaged. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged full federal support for rescue and reconstruction efforts as authorities work to aid about 1,000 displaced residents.
At least 47 people have died and another 21 are reported missing following ten days of heavy rainfall, floods, and landslides across Sri Lanka, local media reported on Thursday (27 November).
Hong Kong fire authorities said they expected to wrap up search and rescue operations on Friday after the city's worst fire in nearly 80 years tore through a massive apartment complex, killing at least 128 people, injuring 79 and leaving around 200 still missing.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited sailors aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier in the Latin American region on Thursday, amid a military buildup by President Donald Trump’s administration that has heightened tensions with Venezuela.
Rescuers in Sri Lanka are racing against rising floodwaters and treacherous terrain today after a powerful storm system slammed into the island nation, killing at least 46 people and displacing tens of thousands in a disaster that threatens to strain the country’s resources.
The Spanish agricultural sector has been placed on high alert following the confirmation that African Swine Fever (ASF) has resurfaced in the country for the first time in over thirty years.
Hong Kong on Saturday mourned the 128 people known to have died in a massive fire at a high-rise apartment complex, a toll that is likely to rise with 150 still missing days after the disaster.
The global recall of Airbus A320 aircraft has triggered widespread disruption across several major airlines, forcing flight cancellations in the United States, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Pope Leo visited Istanbul’s Blue Mosque on Saturday, stepping inside one of the most iconic sites of the Muslim world. He removed his shoes at the entrance in a gesture of respect. He did not appear to pray.
Russian drones and missiles struck several districts of Kyiv early on Saturday, killing one person and injuring more than a dozen. Fires swept through residential blocks as debris rained over the city.
Shoppers packed malls and downtown streets in Caracas on Black Friday (28 November) as retailers offered discounts despite Venezuela’s prolonged economic crisis. Customers queued in shoe and electronics stores and browsed signs advertising cuts of up to 50%.
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