Hong Kong: No remains found after search of two fire-hit residential buildings, says police
Hong Kong, Nov 29 (IANS) Hong Kong police said on Saturday that no remains were found after searching two of the seven fire-hit buildings in the residential complex of Wang Fuk Court. So far, support funds for the fire have reached 1.1 billion Hong Kong dollars (about 141.3 million US dollars), among which 800 million […]
Russia discovers two major silver deposits in Far East
Moscow, Nov 29 (IANS) The Russian Federal Agency for Subsoil Use announced on Saturday the discovery of two major silver deposits — the Ungurskoye deposit in Zabaykalsky Krai and the Kegali deposit in Magadan Oblast. Their reserves are estimated at 699.6 tonnes and 70.5 tonnes, respectively, said the agency. The Russian company Polymetal plans to […]
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 303, widespread damage in Thailand
Jakarta, Nov 29 (IANS) A total of 303 people died and 279 remain missing after flash floods and landslides struck three provinces in Indonesia’s Sumatra region, the country’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Saturday. BNPB Chief Suharyanto told a press conference that North Sumatra suffered the highest number of casualties, with 166 deaths […]
Land, air and sea — India works closely with Sri Lanka as ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’ goes full throttle
Colombo, Nov 29 (IANS) Two MI-17V5 helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) touched down in Sri Lanka Saturday evening to bolster ongoing Search and Rescue (SAR) efforts as the island nation continues to face extensive flooding, landslides, and severe disruption to essential services across multiple districts. The two IAF helicopters brought essential Humanitarian Assistance […]
Trump says Venezuela airspace should be considered ‘closed in its entirely’
Washington, Nov 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela should be considered closed in its entirety. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth […]
US has shared details about peace plan with Russia, Kremlin confirms
Moscow, Nov 28 (IANS) The Kremlin on Friday said that the United States has provided details regarding the peace plan to Russia after talks were held between the US and Ukraine in Geneva recently. “The key details have been handed over, and discussions will be held in Moscow next week,” Russian state-run news agency TASS […]
Hong Kong police to conduct full investigation into residential area fire
Hong Kong, Nov 28 (IANS) Hong Kong Police Force will conduct full evidence collection and investigation into the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po, which is expected to take three to four weeks, Chris Tang Ping-keung, Secretary for security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government, told a press conference on Friday. “It […]
Flash floods, landslides leave 174 dead, 79 missing in Indonesia
Jakarta, Nov 28 (IANS) The number of fatalities from floods and landslides that struck Indonesia’s Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra has risen to 174, with 79 people still missing and 12 others injured, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said on Friday. BNPB Chief Suharyanto said during a press briefing that North Sumatra has […]
Trump is the ultimate political pragmatist, says article on Russian state media
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has demonstrated a pragmatic, deal‑driven approach to foreign and domestic politics, using negotiated settlements and unconventional envoys to pursue rapid, high‑stakes outcomes, observed an article on Russia’s government-controlled news platform. “Since his inauguration in January, Trump has endured ongoing criticism from portions his MAGA base – […]
Bangladesh: Hasina, family members reject ‘malicious and politically motivated’ charges
Dhaka, Nov 28 (IANS) Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her family members on Friday rejected the corruption charges against them, calling the claims “malicious, politically motivated and without any proper foundation”. The remarks came after a Dhaka court on Thursday sentenced Hasina to 21 years of imprisonment in three corruption cases filed by […]
