Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day

Fire that killed at least 44 burns in Hong Kong towers for a second day

Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people. Three men from a construction company were arrested, and rescues were continuing.

Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong's deadliest modern blazes for a second day Thursday, fighting to control the fire that blackened several high-rise towers and killed at least 44 people. Three men from a construction company were arrested, and rescues were continuing.

World 27 Nov, 2025

Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum

Kremlin confirms US envoy will visit as talks on ending war in Ukraine gain momentum

Trump described Witkoff’s reported approach to the Russians in the call as “standard” negotiating procedure.

Trump described Witkoff’s reported approach to the Russians in the call as “standard” negotiating procedure.

World 26 Nov, 2025

Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later next year

Trump says he will visit Beijing in April and host China's Xi for a state visit later...

The phone call coincided with the latest push by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine.

The phone call coincided with the latest push by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine.

World 25 Nov, 2025

The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott

The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would,

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the summit in Johannesburg closed by banging a wooden gavel on a block like a judge would,

World 24 Nov, 2025

Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some pupils escape

Pope calls on kidnappers in Nigeria to free 265 students and teachers after some...

Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families, the school authority said Sunday, as the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing.

Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families, the school authority said Sunday, as the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing.

World 24 Nov, 2025

Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan

Ukraine and Western allies meet in Geneva to discuss US peace plan

The Ukrainian leader has vowed that his people“will always defend” their home.

The Ukrainian leader has vowed that his people“will always defend” their home.

World 23 Nov, 2025

Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host and the US

Leaders arrive for a first African G20 summit overshadowed by a rift between the host...

South Africa, as a member of the court, would be expected to arrest Putin if he set foot on South African territory.

South Africa, as a member of the court, would be expected to arrest Putin if he set foot on South African territory.

World 21 Nov, 2025

What former leader Sheikh Hasina's death sentence means for Bangladesh

What former leader Sheikh Hasina's death sentence means for Bangladesh

Human rights groups and the U.N.'s High Commissioner for Human Rights have expressed mixed reactions to the verdict and trial process.

Human rights groups and the U.N.'s High Commissioner for Human Rights have expressed mixed reactions to the verdict and trial process.

World 19 Nov, 2025

Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as 'Gen Z' protests gain momentum

Thousands protest crime and corruption in Mexico City as 'Gen Z' protests gain...

Several thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organized by members of Generation Z

Several thousand people took to the streets of Mexico City on Saturday to protest crime, corruption and impunity in a demonstration organized by members of Generation Z

World 18 Nov, 2025

Ukraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France

Ukraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France

Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France over the next 10 years, the two leaders said.

Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France over the next 10 years, the two leaders said.

World 17 Nov, 2025

Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump's visa crackdown

Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump's visa...

Overall, U.S. campuses saw a 1% decrease in international enrollment this fall compared with last year, according to a survey from the Institute of International Education.

Overall, U.S. campuses saw a 1% decrease in international enrollment this fall compared with last year, according to a survey from the Institute of International Education.

World 17 Nov, 2025

Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for student uprising crackdown

Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for student uprising...

Bangladesh's politics under Yunus has remained at a crossroads with limited signs of stability.

Bangladesh's politics under Yunus has remained at a crossroads with limited signs of stability.

World 17 Nov, 2025

Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African president says

Trump's decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is 'their loss,' South African...

Ramaphosa added that the U.S. is “giving up the very important role that they should be playing as the biggest economy in the world.”

Ramaphosa added that the U.S. is “giving up the very important role that they should be playing as the biggest economy in the world.”

World 13 Nov, 2025

Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks

Russia makes gains in southern Ukraine as it expands front-line attacks

The cities of Kupiansk and Lyman in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region have also recently witnessed an uptick in combat.

The cities of Kupiansk and Lyman in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region have also recently witnessed an uptick in combat.

World 12 Nov, 2025

Suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court as Pakistan violence rises

Suicide bomber kills 12 outside Islamabad court as Pakistan violence rises

A suicide bomber struck outside a court in Pakistan's capital Tuesday, detonating his explosives next to a police car and killing 12 people in the latest of an uptick in violence across the country.

A suicide bomber struck outside a court in Pakistan's capital Tuesday, detonating his explosives next to a police car and killing 12 people in the latest of an uptick in violence across the country.

World 12 Nov, 2025

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump

Top diplomats from G7 countries meet in Canada as trade tensions rise with Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized for the ad and said last week that he’s ready to resume trade talks when the Americans are ready.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized for the ad and said last week that he’s ready to resume trade talks when the Americans are ready.

World 11 Nov, 2025

Car blast near New Delhi's historic Red Fort kills at least 8 people, India's police say

Car blast near New Delhi's historic Red Fort kills at least 8 people, India's police...

​​​​​​​A car explosion near the historic Red Fort in India’s capital on Monday killed eight people and injured at least 19 others, police in New Delhi said.

​​​​​​​A car explosion near the historic Red Fort in India’s capital on Monday killed eight people and injured at least 19 others, police in New Delhi said.

World 11 Nov, 2025

Bangladeshi workers protest over unpaid wages and mistreatment claims

Bangladeshi workers protest over unpaid wages and mistreatment claims

Local workers usually avoid such jobs because of their poor conditions and low wages.

Local workers usually avoid such jobs because of their poor conditions and low wages.

World 10 Nov, 2025

Ukraine's army fights to hold Pokrovsk in a battle for territory and narratives

Ukraine's army fights to hold Pokrovsk in a battle for territory and narratives

Russia says its forces have surrounded Pokrovsk and thwarted a Ukrainian operation to reopen logistics lines into the city.

Russia says its forces have surrounded Pokrovsk and thwarted a Ukrainian operation to reopen logistics lines into the city.

World 09 Nov, 2025

World leaders gather for second day in Brazil, seeking solutions to confront global warming

World leaders gather for second day in Brazil, seeking solutions to confront global...

As world leaders head to a second day of climate talks being hosted in Brazil, a major proposal to protect tropical forests worldwide is sure to be a major topic of discussion.

As world leaders head to a second day of climate talks being hosted in Brazil, a major proposal to protect tropical forests worldwide is sure to be a major topic of discussion.

World 07 Nov, 2025