Hong Kong authorities have charged seven individuals and two companies with manslaughter and other serious offenses following a devastating residential fire that killed 168 people last year, marking one of the city’s deadliest disasters in decades. The charges stem from a massive blaze that swept through the Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Hong Kong’s...
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Thousands Left Without Water After Strikes on Iranian Infrastructure
Thousands of residents in southern Iran have been left struggling for access to clean water after recent U.S. military strikes reportedly damaged critical water infrastructure, further deepening the humanitarian impact of the escalating conflict between Washington and Tehran. Iranian authorities said that attacks on facilities linked to water production and distribution disrupted supplies to several...
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Jayashree Ullal Ranked Among America’s Richest Self-Made Women
SAN FRANCISCO, June 10 — Jayashree Ullal, the Indian-origin President and CEO of Arista Networks, has been ranked among the wealthiest self-made women in the United States, with an estimated net worth of $6.8 billion, according to Forbes’ latest America’s Richest Self-Made Women list. Ullal is recognized as the highest-ranked Indian-origin woman on the prestigious...
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Singapore Safely Detonates 250kg World War II Bomb Near Changi Airport
SINGAPORE, Aug. 2 — Singapore authorities have successfully carried out a controlled detonation of a 250-kilogram World War II-era aerial bomb discovered at a construction site near Changi Airport, officials said. The unexploded ordnance was found during development works in the Changi East area. After assessing the device, military experts determined it was too unstable...
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Graham Platner Clinches Maine Democratic Senate Nomination, Sets Sights on Collins
Democrat Graham Platner has secured victory in Maine’s Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, setting up a high-stakes showdown against incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in the November general election. The race is expected to be one of the most closely watched Senate contests in the United States, with national implications for the balance of...
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Pakistan Airstrikes in Afghanistan Allegedly Kill 13, Kabul Says
KABUL, June 10 — Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of carrying out cross-border airstrikes that killed at least 13 people, including 11 children, and injured several others in eastern provinces near the countries’ shared border. According to Afghan officials, the strikes targeted areas in Khost, Kunar, and Paktika provinces. Authorities said most of the victims were...
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Johannesburg Shooting Leaves Over 12 Dead and Several Injured
A deadly shooting incident in Johannesburg has left more than 12 people dead and several others injured, raising fresh concerns about violent crime and public safety in South Africa. Authorities have launched an extensive investigation as the country reacts to one of the latest mass-casualty incidents reported in the region. According to information released by...
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US Blocks China and Pakistan’s Bid to Have UNSC Designate BLA and Majeed Brigade as Terrorist Organisations
The United States, supported by key allies including France and the United Kingdom, has reportedly blocked a joint proposal by China and Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) seeking the designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade as terrorist organizations under UN sanctions mechanisms. The proposal was submitted as...
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Former Air Canada Pilot Accused of Flying for 17 Years Without Proper Licence
Canadian authorities have charged a former Air Canada pilot after alleging that he flew commercial aircraft for nearly 17 years without holding the required licence to serve as an airline captain. The case has sparked concerns about aviation oversight and credential verification within the industry. According to Peel Regional Police, Geoffrey Wall, a 59-year-old former...
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Allegations of Abuse in Israeli Prisons Spark International Concern
Allegations of abuse involving detainees in Israeli prisons have drawn international attention, prompting renewed calls for transparency, accountability, and adherence to international human rights standards. Human rights organizations and legal advocates have urged authorities to investigate claims and ensure the protection of detainees’ rights. The allegations, which have emerged through reports from former detainees, legal...