Hong Kong leader John Lee has apologised to residents and the public following a devastating residential fire that claimed 168 lives, while the city’s housing minister has resigned after an official inquiry found that government failures contributed to the tragedy. The deadly fire broke out on November 26 at Wang Fuk Court, engulfing several residential […]
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Britain’s new government is preparing for a challenging financial balancing act as rising inflation, higher borrowing costs and growing defence commitments put pressure on public finances. Finance Minister John Healey is set to present his first budget on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s administration facing mounting expectations to ease the cost of living while […]
Continue ReadingEgypt’s parliament has approved a proposal allowing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to take necessary measures to support Saudi Arabia in defending its territory against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement, signalling growing security concerns across the Red Sea region. The decision was made on Monday after lawmakers voted by a two-thirds majority in favour of authorising […]
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The Saudi-led military coalition has launched strikes against Houthi missile facilities in Yemen following a series of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including reported missile strikes aimed at Riyadh’s international airport. The latest escalation has raised fresh security concerns across the region, disrupted air travel and placed renewed attention on the growing risks to civilian infrastructure. […]
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French authorities arrested nearly 1,000 people as cost-of-living protests escalated into clashes with police across several cities, exposing growing public anger over economic pressures, restrictions on demonstrations and the government’s handling of unrest. The demonstrations took place on Saturday, following another wave of protests a week earlier that resulted in widespread vandalism, looting and hundreds […]
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The possibility of a new meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is looking increasingly uncertain as Pyongyang strengthens its strategic relationships with Russia and China. With world leaders preparing to gather in Shenzhen for the November APEC summit, speculation about a possible encounter has grown, but analysts believe […]
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North Korea has announced plans to place new “counter measures” on alert along its border with South Korea, raising concerns over military tensions on the Korean Peninsula. However, South Korea’s military says it has not observed any signs of newly deployed North Korean weapons so far. The announcement comes amid growing disagreements between the two […]
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Africa’s latest Ebola outbreak is raising growing concern as Nigeria confirms its first case and Kenya reports its ninth, highlighting the urgent need for stronger regional cooperation, rapid detection and effective public health measures. The case in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, was identified in a woman who travelled from Uganda to the capital, Abuja. […]
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The world’s most powerful storm of 2026 is moving towards Taiwan and the eastern coast of China, raising concerns over destructive winds, heavy rainfall, flooding and widespread travel disruptions. Super Typhoon Champi, with maximum reported winds reaching 245 kilometres per hour, has triggered precautionary measures across several coastal regions as authorities prepare for potentially dangerous […]
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ndonesian authorities are investigating 98 corporate cases linked to forest and land fires, with police confirming possible involvement by foreign entities, including parties from neighbouring countries, as worsening haze continues to raise concerns across the region. National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto said the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) is working to establish who was […]
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