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Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Reaches 146: Safety Concerns Mount as Investigation Reveals Alarm Failures
Nov 30, 2025 09:33 pm CST
Hong Kong's apartment complex fire death toll has risen to 146 as investigators continue recovering bodies from the Wang Fuk Court disaster. Officials discovered non-functioning fire alarms and have suspended projects by the responsible construction company. The tragedy, caused by rapidly spreading flames through scaffolding and foam panels, has displaced over 4,600 residents and prompted nationwide safety inspections of high-rise buildings across China.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: Indonesia Flood Victims Resort to Looting as Death Toll Reaches 442
Nov 30, 2025 09:31 pm CST
In the aftermath of devastating floods in Indonesia, desperate residents of Sumatra have begun looting stores for survival as aid struggles to reach isolated areas. The disaster has claimed 442 lives with 402 still missing, while displacing over 290,700 people across three provinces. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka faces its own crisis with 193 flood-related deaths as Cyclone Ditwah approaches India's southern coast.
Netanyahu Seeks Presidential Pardon Amid Ongoing Corruption Trial: Impact on Israeli Political Landscape
Nov 30, 2025 08:07 pm CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has submitted a formal pardon request to President Isaac Herzog, citing national interest and societal division as key factors in his decision. Facing multiple corruption charges that have stretched nearly six years, Netanyahu claims the requirement to testify three times weekly has become untenable amid Israel's security challenges. This development follows US President Trump's letter to Herzog advocating for Netanyahu's pardon, highlighting international dimensions of the case that has deeply polarized Israeli society.
Trump Officials Meet Ukrainian Delegation to Advance Peace Efforts Amid Ongoing Russian Attacks
Nov 30, 2025 07:38 pm CST
Top Trump administration officials are meeting with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida to broker an end to Russia's war, while preparing for key talks with Putin in Moscow. The discussions come amid leadership changes in Ukraine, continued Russian attacks on civilian areas, and diplomatic tensions following Ukraine's strike on an oil terminal used by Kazakhstan.
Over 500 Dead as Floods and Landslides Devastate Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia Face Crisis
Nov 30, 2025 07:37 pm CST
Deadly floods and landslides have claimed over 500 lives across Southeast Asia, with Indonesia reporting 336 deaths, Thailand 170, and Malaysia 2, following a rare tropical storm in the Malacca Strait. Relief efforts continue as more than 4 million people have been affected, with rescue teams using helicopters to reach isolated communities amid receding floodwaters and extensive damage.
Multiple Explosions in Balochistan: Wave of Insurgent Attacks Creates Panic Without Casualties
Nov 30, 2025 05:20 pm CST
A series of seven explosions struck Pakistan's Balochistan province within 24 hours, targeting police checkpoints, railway infrastructure, and construction sites. While no deaths occurred, two security guards were injured and significant property damage was reported. Security forces are responding to the coordinated attacks that have suspended railway traffic and heightened tensions in Quetta and surrounding areas.
Devastating Cyclone Ditwah Claims 193 Lives in Sri Lanka: Over 25,000 Homes Destroyed and 968,000 People Displaced
Nov 30, 2025 04:24 pm CST
Cyclone Ditwah has caused catastrophic flooding and mudslides across Sri Lanka, killing 193 people and leaving 228 missing. The disaster has destroyed more than 25,000 homes, displaced nearly one million people, and prompted international aid efforts as the country faces its deadliest natural disaster since 2017. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared a state of emergency as relief operations continue.
22-Year-Old Innovators Reject Musk's Millions to Build Revolutionary AI That Outperforms Industry Giants
Nov 30, 2025 03:32 pm CST
Two 22-year-old computer scientists from Michigan created Sapient Intelligence after declining Elon Musk's multimillion-dollar offer. Their Hierarchical Reasoning Model (HRM) has outperformed systems from OpenAI, Anthropic, and DeepSeek with just 27 million parameters by employing a unique architecture that mimics human thinking rather than statistical prediction, demonstrating superior performance in complex reasoning tasks.
Afghan National Arrested for Bomb Threat in Texas One Day Before White House Shooting Incident
Nov 30, 2025 03:31 pm CST
An Afghan migrant who entered the US under the "Operation Allies Welcome" program was arrested for threatening to bomb a building in Fort Worth, Texas, just one day before another Afghan national allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White House. Mohammad Dawood Alokozay was taken into custody after posting a TikTok video allegedly showing bomb-making intentions, highlighting growing concerns about the vetting process for immigrants from Afghanistan following the 2021 US withdrawal.
Indian Navy Deploys Chetak Helicopters for Critical Rescue Operations in Flood-Ravaged Sri Lanka
Nov 30, 2025 03:25 pm CST
Indian Navy's Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant are conducting rescue operations in Sri Lanka following devastating floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, India has deployed military assets and relief supplies to assist the island nation where at least 123 people have died and thousands have been displaced. The cyclone is now moving toward India's eastern coast, where red alerts have been issued.