China launches nationwide fire safety inspection after Hong Kong inferno
China announced a sweeping inspection of fire-safety standards in high-rise buildings nationwide on Saturday after a deadly fire in Hong Kong left at ...
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1. Pakistan says Indian missiles targeted three air bases amid rising conflict.
Pakistan claims that three of its air bases were struck by Indian missiles as tensions spike following mutual military operations, raising fears of further escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
2. European leaders meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv to support ceasefire proposal.
Leaders from Britain, France, Germany, and Poland arrived in Kyiv to support Ukraine’s proposed 30-day ceasefire, aiming to reduce hostilities with Russia.
The diplomatic effort, backed by the US and Europe, aims to create space for negotiations and a lasting peace.
3. Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crash kills six personnel.
A Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter crashed into the Maduru Oya reservoir during a training mission on Friday, killing at least six army personnel.
The crash involved 12 people, including Air Force gunners and special forces members, during a graduation ceremony-related operation.
4. Germany’s Chancellor Merz vows to expand cooperation with Türkiye.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to strengthen ties with Türkiye, recognising its vital role in NATO.
He announced plans to visit Ankara soon and confirmed no decision has been made on the potential sale of Eurofighter jets, with discussions ongoing within the German government.
5. Ukraine and Hungary expel diplomats amid espionage allegations.
Ukraine and Hungary have expelled two diplomats each amid espionage accusations.
Ukraine's Security Service claims to have uncovered a Hungarian spy network in Transcarpathia, while Hungary retaliated by expelling Ukrainian diplomats, marking an escalation in their strained relations.
6. Diver dies during recovery operation of Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht.
A diver has died during early recovery operations for British tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht off northern Sicily.
The 39-year-old Dutch national was working near Porticello when the accident occurred. The cause of death remains unknown, and the investigation into the sinking continues.
7. FIFA approves expansion of Women’s World Cup to 48 teams from 2031.
FIFA has approved a major expansion of the Women’s World Cup, increasing the number of teams to 48 from the 2031 edition.
The tournament will be hosted by the United States in 2031 and the UK in 2035, featuring 12 groups and more than 100 matches.
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.
At least 153 people have been killed in Sri Lanka after landslides and flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah, officials said on Saturday, with 191 others missing and more than half a million affected nationwide.
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.
China announced a sweeping inspection of fire-safety standards in high-rise buildings nationwide on Saturday after a deadly fire in Hong Kong left at least 128 people dead.
The death toll from floods and landslides following cyclonic rains in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has risen to 303, the head of the country's disaster mitigation agency said on Saturday, up from a previous figure of 174.
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.
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