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Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Death Toll Rises to Over 50
Police in Hong Kong arrested bosses of a construction firm on November 28, 2025, as the death toll from a massive fire at a residential high-rise climbed to over 50, with more than 100 people still missing in one of the city’s worst disasters in decades. The blaze, which engulfed the densely populated Wang Fuk Court estate, has prompted a sweeping inquiry into building safety standards and potential negligence, highlighting vulnerabilities in Asia’s financial hub’s aging infrastructure amid rapid urbanization.
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Trump Vows to Permanently Pause Immigration from ‘Third World Countries’ After DC Shooting
Following the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House by an Afghan national on November 27, 2025, President Donald Trump announced plans to “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries” and review residency statuses from 19 nations, including Afghanistan, sparking widespread fear and criticism over discriminatory policies. The suspect, a former ally to U.S. forces who sought asylum, has intensified debates on immigration vetting and national security in the wake of the incident labeled an “act of terror.”
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Zelensky’s Chief of Staff Resigns Amid Anti-Corruption Raid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, resigned on November 28, 2025, hours after anti-corruption agents raided his home as part of an ongoing probe into high-level graft, dealing a blow to Kyiv’s leadership during delicate peace negotiations with Russia. The scandal, which involves allegations of embezzlement in military procurement, underscores persistent corruption challenges threatening Ukraine’s international support and internal stability amid the protracted war.
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Cyclone Ditwah Intensifies, Threatening India and Sri Lanka Coasts
The India Meteorological Department warned on November 28, 2025, that Cyclone Ditwah, brewing over the southwest Bay of Bengal, is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm and make landfall near Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh by November 30, after already causing havoc in Sri Lanka with flooding and evacuations. Coastal communities are bracing for heavy rains, high winds, and storm surges, with authorities mobilizing resources to mitigate potential widespread damage in one of South Asia’s most vulnerable regions to tropical cyclones.
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European Leaders Blindsided by Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan
European diplomats expressed outrage on November 28, 2025, after being excluded from details of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which proposes territorial concessions and a ceasefire, prompting a frantic scramble among NATO allies to influence the terms. The initiative, revealed in leaked transcripts of calls with Russian counterparts, risks fracturing transatlantic unity and could accelerate negotiations but at the cost of Ukraine’s sovereignty, according to critics in Brussels and Kyiv.
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Sudan’s RSF Accepts Ceasefire After Capturing El Fasher
The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan agreed to a humanitarian ceasefire proposed by international mediators on November 28, 2025, following their seizure of El Fasher in Darfur, where nearly 500 civilians were killed during assaults on the city’s last functioning hospital, exacerbating one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The army’s rejection of the truce signals prolonged conflict, with millions displaced and famine looming, as global calls intensify for accountability over attacks on medical facilities.
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Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Turkey for First Overseas Trip
Pope Leo XIV touched down in Istanbul on November 28, 2025, launching his papacy’s inaugural foreign visit to Turkey and Lebanon, where he plans to advocate for peace in the Middle East and interfaith harmony amid rising sectarian tensions. The journey, focused on refugee support and dialogue with Muslim leaders, comes as the Vatican seeks to reposition the Catholic Church as a bridge-builder in conflict zones, drawing parallels to historical papal outreach in the region.
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ICC Delivers Judgment on Duterte’s Interim Release Appeal
The International Criminal Court’s Appeals Chamber ruled on November 28, 2025, against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for interim release while awaiting trial on charges of crimes against humanity related to his deadly drug war, ensuring he remains detained in The Hague. The decision, stemming from over 6,000 alleged extrajudicial killings, reinforces the ICC’s commitment to prosecuting high-profile cases of state-sponsored violence in Southeast Asia.
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Global Futures Trading Halted by CME Group Outage
The world’s largest futures exchange operator, CME Group, experienced a multi-hour outage on November 28, 2025, disrupting trading in stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies worldwide and causing chaos in financial markets during the busy Black Friday session. The technical glitch, one of the longest in years, amplified volatility and raised concerns over the resilience of critical trading infrastructure amid increasing reliance on digital platforms for global economic activity.
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U.S.-Russian Crew Docks at International Space Station
A trio comprising NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts successfully docked at the International Space Station on November 28, 2025, aboard the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft launched from Kazakhstan, marking a routine yet symbolically significant collaboration amid geopolitical strains. The mission, aimed at scientific research and station maintenance, underscores ongoing U.S.-Russia space ties despite earthly conflicts, with the crew set to conduct experiments on microgravity’s effects on human health.
Source: WORLD News Group