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The devastating fire that swept through the Tai Po housing estate in northern Hong Kong has claimed 44 lives, with dozens more residents hospitalised in serious condition. As dawn broke, officials confirmed that the blaze, which raged across seven high‑rise blocks, is now mostly under control compared to yesterday’s peak intensity, though firefighting teams remain […]

A Colombian national was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for conspiring to launder drug proceeds. He was also ordered to forfeit $1.2 million. According to court documents, Michael Nunez Daza, also known as “Luky,” 49, led a transnational money laundering organization operating in Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. Nunez Daza orchestrated bulk […]

The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.  Begin Text:  Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America reaffirm our commitment to supporting the Libyan people’s pursuit of unity, stability, and prosperity – and […]

Since Russian forces invaded Ukraine in 2022, children have continued to bear the brunt of the crisis – unable to attend school regularly, learn safely or experience a sense of normalcy. Air raid alarms disrupt classes. Many schools, especially in frontline areas, remain closed because of hostilities or the lack of adequate shelters, forcing almost […]

On November 12 2025, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) published a joint report that raises alarm bells about the state of global food security. Both agencies warn of a “shrinking window to prevent millions more people from facing acute food insecurity”. The report identifies sixteen regions around […]

On 10 November, the Federal Government of Somalia formally declared a drought emergency and appealed for urgent international assistance as conditions continued to deteriorate across northern, central and southern regions, according to the UN relief coordination office, OCHA. Puntland is among the worst affected areas, where authorities estimate that nearly one million people need support, […]

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has cautioned that Congress must approve an additional $9–$20 billion before work can begin on a full modernization of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system. Speaking ahead of the busy Thanksgiving travel period, Duffy underscored that while $12.5 billion has already been allocated this year, the funding represents only […]

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On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Suriname as you celebrate the 50th anniversary of your independence. The United States values our strong partnership with Suriname as we work together to advance regional security, counter narcotics trafficking, and expand economic opportunity. Together, we […]

Ireland has confirmed a landmark €24.3 billion Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport, following Cabinet approval secured by Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien. The plan, part of the National Development Plan (NDP) Review, represents one of the largest infrastructure commitments in the State’s history, aimed at modernising public transport, roads, aviation, and maritime systems while advancing […]