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November 27, 2025 • 1 week ago

Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Exposes Urban Safety Crisis in Dense City

The New York Times

Hong Kong High-Rise Fire Exposes Urban Safety Crisis in Dense City

A rapidly spreading apartment fire in Hong Kong highlights critical safety concerns in one of the world's most densely populated cities, raising questions about building regulations.

#Hong Kong #urban safety #fire emergency

US Accelerates Latin America Trade Push as EU-Mercosur Deal Falters

#trade-agreements #latin-america #geopolitics

US Accelerates Latin America Trade Push as EU-Mercosur Deal Falters

Trump administration rushes to secure Latin American trade agreements while European Union struggles with its own Mercosur negotiations, intensifying geopolitical competition in the region.

Ukraine Revolutionizes Warfare Through Digital Gamification Strategy

Al Jazeera

#Ukraine #military-strategy #gamification

Ukraine Revolutionizes Warfare Through Digital Gamification Strategy

Ukraine transforms modern warfare by integrating gaming elements into military operations, creating innovative defense strategies that blend technology with traditional combat.

Trump Claims Xi Agreed to Boost US Imports After Phone Call

Al Jazeera

#US-China relations #trade diplomacy #Trump Xi Jinping

Trump Claims Xi Agreed to Boost US Imports After Phone Call

President Trump announces China's Xi Jinping agreed to accelerate US goods purchases during recent phone call, as Beijing emphasizes communication importance for bilateral stability.

Ukraine Peace Plan Revisions Signal Potential Breakthrough

BBC

#Ukraine #peace-negotiations #diplomacy

Ukraine Peace Plan Revisions Signal Potential Breakthrough

Diplomatic sources suggest significant changes to the proposed Ukraine peace framework could make it more palatable to Kyiv, though major obstacles remain.

Hong Kong's Silent Generation: Young Activists Navigate Post-Security Law Era

#Hong Kong #national security law #China politics

Hong Kong's Silent Generation: Young Activists Navigate Post-Security Law Era

Five years after Beijing's national security law transformed Hong Kong, former young activists emerge from prison to find their city forever changed, living in an atmosphere of enforced silence.

Dodik's Proxy Victory: Karan Win Extends Controversial Rule in Srpska

#Bosnia #Republika-Srpska #Balkans

Dodik's Proxy Victory: Karan Win Extends Controversial Rule in Srpska

Sinisa Karan's presidential victory in Republika Srpska effectively extends Milorad Dodik's influence, raising concerns about Bosnia's fragile unity.

Belgium Paralyzed as Mass Union Strikes Target Government Austerity

#Belgium #labor strikes #European Union

Belgium Paralyzed as Mass Union Strikes Target Government Austerity

Belgian unions launch coordinated nationwide strikes against government savings plans, disrupting rail transport, schools, and airports across the country.

US-Russia Diplomatic Talks in UAE Signal New Ukraine Peace Push

France 24

US-Russia Diplomatic Talks in UAE Signal New Ukraine Peace Push

American and Russian officials meet in UAE for critical discussions on Ukraine conflict resolution, marking significant diplomatic development in ongoing war.

#Ukraine #Russia #UAE

Palau Becomes Flashpoint in US-China Pacific Power Struggle

BBC

#geopolitics #US-China rivalry #Pacific strategy

Palau Becomes Flashpoint in US-China Pacific Power Struggle

Tiny Pacific nation Palau finds itself at the center of escalating US-China rivalry due to its strategic location and diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

Canada Reviews Fighter Jet Deal as Trade Tensions Rise with US

The New York Times

#Canada #fighter-jets #trade-tensions

Canada Reviews Fighter Jet Deal as Trade Tensions Rise with US

Canada reconsiders its fighter jet procurement amid US trade tariffs, while Sweden's Saab seeks to capitalize on diplomatic tensions with renewed Gripen sales efforts.