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November 28, 2025 1:59 PM November 28, 2025 1:59 PM

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56 killed, 21 missing as Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka

Cyclone Ditwah continues to hammer Sri Lanka with relentless rain, landslides and rising floodwaters, pushing the death toll to 56, with 21 people still missing and nearly 44,000 people affected across multiple districts. Several areas remain submerged, and water levels in several reservoirs and Riv...

November 28, 2025 1:58 PM November 28, 2025 1:58 PM

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Death toll in Hong Kong apartment fire rises to 128

The death toll in a major fire that broke out at a residential complex in Hong Kong has risen to 128. The Fire Services Department has dispatched a total of 304 fire engines and rescue vehicles, and used drones to monitor heat levels to prevent rekindling.     Three men responsible for the renovatio...

November 27, 2025 10:16 PM November 27, 2025 10:16 PM

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Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Kills 65, Rescue Operations Continue Amid Thick Smoke

In Hong Kong, the death toll from a fire that tore through a apartment complex has risen to 75. A government spokesperson told news agencies that fire fighters are battling the blaze at the high-rise residential complex for the second day today. The thick smoke continues to pour out of some apartmen...

November 27, 2025 9:23 PM November 27, 2025 9:23 PM

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Nepali Congress CWC Meets Amid Push for Special General Convention

A meeting of the Nepali Congress central working committee is scheduled for coming Friday on November 28. Office-bearers of the central working committee, members, invitee members and presidents of the province working committee have been requested for their presence in the meeting.   A special asse...

November 27, 2025 10:06 PM November 27, 2025 10:06 PM

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Deep Depression Intensifies into Cyclone Ditwa off Sri Lanka Coast

The deep depression off Sri Lanka’s eastern coast has intensified into Cyclonic Storm Ditwa, located about 120 km southeast of Batticaloa and moving north-northwest. Authorities expect further strengthening, bringing rainfall above 200 mm in several districts, winds up to 70 km/h and isolated gusts ...

November 27, 2025 8:30 PM November 27, 2025 8:30 PM

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Nepal EC Extends Party Registration Deadline for March 5 Elections

The Election Commission of Nepal has decided to extend the time for political parties to register for the March 5 election to the House of Representatives by another four days. The deadline was supposed to expire on November 26.   According to the Election Commission, the decision was made at the re...

November 27, 2025 7:04 PM November 27, 2025 7:04 PM

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South Africa Deems Trump’s Decision to Exclude It from G20 ‘Regrettable

South Africa has termed US President Donald Trump's statement of not inviting the African nation to attend the next year's G20 Summit in Miami as regrettable. President Cyril Ramaphosa said that South Africa is a member of the G20 in its own name and right and its G20 membership is at the behest of ...

November 27, 2025 6:51 PM November 27, 2025 6:51 PM

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Sri Lankan President Dissanayake Calls MPs to Ramp Up Relief Amid Incoming Storm

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on all Members of Parliament to return to their districts and step up relief efforts as severe weather is forecast to intensify over the next 48 hours. The directive was issued during a special meeting at Parliament on Thursday to review the e...

November 27, 2025 6:14 PM November 27, 2025 6:14 PM

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US-Russian Crew Launches to ISS Aboard Soyuz MS-28 for Eight-Month Mission

A US-Russian crew of three began a mission to the International Space Station aboard a Russian spacecraft. A Soyuz booster rocket lifted off today from Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan to put the Soyuz MS-28 into orbit. The spacecraft carried NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian crew ...

November 27, 2025 5:27 PM November 27, 2025 5:27 PM

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China: Test Train Collision in Yunnan Kills 11, Injures 2; Investigation Underway

In China, a test train crashed into a group of railway workers in Yunnan province early this morning, killing 11 people and injuring two others. According to state media, the incident occurred when the test train collided with construction workers who had entered the track on a curve at Luoyangzhen ...

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