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November 27, 2025 2:09 PM November 27, 2025 2:09 PM

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Hong Kong Public Housing Fire Kills 55; Over 270 Missing

  At least 55 people have been killed in a major fire engulfing public housing apartments in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, and more than 270 are still missing. Officials on Thursday morning said the fire was under control in four out of seven affected buildings, and they hoped to quell the remaining ...

November 27, 2025 2:16 PM November 27, 2025 2:16 PM

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India to Grow 6.6% Next Fiscal, Says IMF Report

  The International Monetary Fund said that India's economy is estimated to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2025-26. It noted that the Goods and Services Tax reforms are likely to help cushion the country from the adverse impact of the 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US.     "India’s economy has continue...

November 27, 2025 2:13 PM November 27, 2025 2:13 PM

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Goa CM Releases Commemorative Stamp Honouring Filmmaker K Vaikunth at IFFI 56

  Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today released a commemorative stamp in honour of legendary cinematographer and filmmaker K Vaikunth at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Panaji, Goa. Addressing the gathering, Mr Sawant said that the K Vaikunth left a mark on Indian cinema ev...

November 27, 2025 12:32 PM November 27, 2025 12:32 PM

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President Donald Trump Says South Africa Won’t Be Invited to Next Year’s G20 Summit

  South Africa will not receive an invitation to attend the G20 Summit to be hosted under the US Presidency in Florida next year, President Donald Trump said as he described the country as not being “worthy” of membership anywhere. The US takes over the Presidency of the G20 from South Africa and wi...

November 27, 2025 11:22 AM November 27, 2025 11:22 AM

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India, UAE Hold Third CEPA Joint Committee Meeting; Bilateral Trade Crosses $100 Billion

  India and the UAE successfully convened the third meeting of the Joint Committee under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The meeting was co-chaired by Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ajay Bhadoo and Assistant Undersecretary for International Trade Aff...

November 27, 2025 10:56 AM November 27, 2025 10:56 AM

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Death Toll Rises to 11 After Landslides Hit Sri Lanka’s Badulla District

The death toll from a series of landslides and earthslips in Sri Lanka’s Badulla District has risen to 11. According to media reports, seven people remain missing after heavy rains triggered incidents at seven locations across the district. Rescue and relief teams are continuing search operations as...

November 27, 2025 9:13 AM November 27, 2025 9:13 AM

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Guinea-Bissau Coup: Elections Suspended, Borders Closed Amid Curfew

  A group of military officers say they have seized control of Guinea-Bissau amid reports that the President, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, has been arrested. The officers appeared on state TV, saying they had suspended the electoral process, as the West African nation awaited the outcome of Sunday's Presid...

November 27, 2025 9:02 AM November 27, 2025 9:02 AM

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Georgia Court Dismisses Trump Election Conspiracy Case Amid Prosecutorial Scandal

  A local court in Georgia has dismissed a case, plagued by a prosecutorial scandal, against US President Donald Trump, charging him with conspiracy to overturn the state's 2020 election results, which he lost. Judge Scott McAfee dismissed the case yesterday after the prosecutor who took over the ca...

November 27, 2025 8:51 AM November 27, 2025 8:51 AM

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UNSC, UNGA Adopt Twin Resolutions on 2025 Review of Peacebuilding Architecture

  The United Nations Security Council and the General Assembly adopted twin resolutions on the 2025 review of the UN peacebuilding architecture. The Security Council adopted Resolution 2805 unanimously yesterday. The General Assembly adopted an almost identical resolution without a vote.     The twi...

November 27, 2025 10:28 AM November 27, 2025 10:28 AM

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Two US National Guard Members Critically Injured in Shooting Near White House

  Two US National Guard members from West Virginia were in critical condition after a gunman opened fire on them in an apparent targeted shooting near the White House yesterday. According to several sources, the FBI is currently investigating the shooting as a potential act of international terroris...