Category: Foreign News
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Hong Kong Grieves Victims of Devastating High-Rise Fire as Search for Remains Continues
Hong Kong has entered a period of profound mourning after a catastrophic fire tore through the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, claiming at least 128 lives and leaving about 200 residents still unaccounted for. The disaster, which engulfed multiple towers housing roughly 4,600 people, has become the region’s deadliest blaze in decades,
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Martin O’Neill Steers Celtic Through Turbulent Times with European Win
Celtic legend Martin O’Neill has made an immediate impact since returning to Parkhead as interim manager, guiding the club to five wins in six matches and a landmark Europa League victory over Feyenoord. O’Neill, 73, was brought back by majority shareholder Dermot Desmond following Brendan Rodgers’ sudden and acrimonious resignation. Despite being out of management
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Hong Kong’s Deadliest Fire in Decades Claims 94 Lives as Scores Remain Missing
Hong Kong, November 28, 2025 – Hong Kong is reeling after its deadliest fire in nearly 80 years, which has tragically claimed the lives of at least 94 people, while dozens remain missing. The catastrophic blaze engulfed Wang Fuk Court, a large residential complex in the northern Tai Po district, leaving families desperate for news
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Bipartisan U.S. Lawmakers Urge Trump to Reject Myanmar Elections as “Illegitimate”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is calling on President Donald Trump to reject Myanmar’s upcoming Dec. 28 election, warning that the vote is being orchestrated by the China-backed military junta to create the appearance of legitimacy. The statement came from the House and Senate Foreign Affairs Committee leadership, who said the
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko Visits Military-Run Myanmar Ahead of Controversial Election
NAYPYITAW, Myanmar — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Myanmar on a goodwill visit Friday, marking only the second foreign leadership visit since the country came under military rule in 2021, according to state media reports. The visit comes just a month before Myanmar’s national election, widely criticized by international observers as neither free nor
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Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I Says Turkey is Safe for Christians Amid Pope Leo XIV Visit
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, has affirmed that Turkey is not a hostile environment for Christians, ahead of celebrations marking the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea alongside Pope Leo XIV. Speaking to AFP, the spiritual leader of 260 million Orthodox Christians worldwide emphasized that the pope’s visit should not be
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Heavy Rain and Cyclone Senyar Hamper Rescue Efforts After Deadly Floods and Landslides in Indonesia
PADANG, Indonesia — Rescue operations in Sumatra, Indonesia have been severely hampered by damaged infrastructure, washed-out roads, and a shortage of heavy equipment after flash floods and landslides claimed at least 79 lives and left dozens missing, officials said Friday. The extreme weather event, caused by Tropical Cyclone Senyar, continues to threaten the region, with
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Pope Leo XIV Embarks on First Foreign Visit to Turkey and Lebanon, Emphasizing Peace and Dialogue
Pope Leo XIV has begun his first foreign visit as pontiff, traveling to Turkey and Lebanon to deliver a message of peace, dialogue, and Christian unity. The six-day trip, starting on Thursday, marks a major milestone in the pope’s early papacy, highlighting the Vatican’s commitment to global diplomacy and interfaith engagement. As the first American
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Tokyo High Court Rules Japan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban Constitutional, Setting Up Supreme Court Review
A Tokyo High Court ruling on Friday declared Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage constitutional, reversing momentum from previous high court decisions across the country that had raised hopes for marriage equality. The ruling marks the final high court verdict in a series of six cases filed nationwide since 2019 and now moves to the Supreme
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Tokyo High Court Rules Japan’s Ban on Same-Sex Marriage Constitutional, Setting Stage for Supreme Court Review
A Tokyo High Court ruling on Friday found that Japan’s refusal to legalize same-sex marriage does not violate the constitution, marking the final high court decision in six key cases that will now likely be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The decision reverses a lower court ruling last year and represents the first loss for
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