Over 350 Dead in Southeast Asia Floods and Landslides Amid Intense Monsoon Rains

November 29, 2025

Over 350 Dead in Southeast Asia Floods and Landslides Amid Intense Monsoon Rains

Heavy monsoon rains caused deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. More than 350 have died, many are missing, and rescue efforts continue in the hardest-hit areas.

Hong Kong Begins Three-Day Mourning After Deadly Fire That Killed 128

November 29, 2025

Hong Kong Begins Three-Day Mourning After Deadly Fire That Killed 128

Hong Kong mourns 128 lives lost in its deadliest fire in decades. Authorities arrested eight for corruption linked to renovation work. The city remembers victims with moments of silence and flags at half-mast.

UK MPs Push for More Aid and Visas for Jamaicans After Hurricane Melissa Devastation

November 29, 2025

UK MPs Push for More Aid and Visas for Jamaicans After Hurricane Melissa Devastation

British MPs are urging the UK government to offer more help and humanitarian visas for Jamaicans hit hard by Hurricane Melissa. The storm left nearly 1 million people affected and destroyed thousands of homes. MPs and activists want wider support beyond the UK's initial £7.5m aid pledge, highlighting historic ties and long-term recovery needs.

Airbus Orders Urgent Software Fix for 6,000 A320 Jets Over Solar Radiation Issue

November 29, 2025

Airbus Orders Urgent Software Fix for 6,000 A320 Jets Over Solar Radiation Issue

Airbus announced a swift software update for around 6,000 A320 family jets after intense solar radiation risked corrupting key flight control data. This will cause short groundings for many planes and longer downtime for some with hardware fixes, shaking up global flight operations.

Asian Development Bank Yet to Approve Telangana's Musi Riverfront Project Amid Rising Concerns

November 29, 2025

Asian Development Bank Yet to Approve Telangana's Musi Riverfront Project Amid Rising Concerns

The Asian Development Bank has not finalized funding for Telangana's Musi Riverfront Development project. Civil groups raise alarm over displacement of families and environmental impact, demanding government transparency and due process.