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HongKong Fires Hong Kong — A devastating blaze tore through a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong early Wednesday, leaving at least 13 people dead and many others injured, according to local authorities. Emergency officials say several residents remain trapped inside the upper floors as firefighters continue a dangerous, hour-by-hour rescue operation. The fire broke out shortly after sunrise, rapidly spreading through multiple floors of the densely populated residential

According to Nembhard, numerous hotel staff members remain unable to contact family members or return home due to blocked roadways and downed communication lines. On Tuesday night, Nembhard and his colleagues sheltered in place at the Grand Palladium alongside approximately 700 guests, as the full force of Hurricane Melissa swept through the region.

The hardest-hit area is Petit-Goâve, a coastal town southwest of Port-au-Prince, where an overflowing river caused massive flooding, sweeping away homes, vehicles, and entire families. Officials report that 20 of the confirmed deaths occurred in Petit-Goâve, including 10 children. Rescue efforts continue in the region, where at least 10 residents are still unaccounted for.

Israeli strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza killed four journalists Monday, including a freelancer who worked for The Associated Press, according to health officials.

Authorities are examining one of India’s most severe aviation tragedies following an Air India plane crash that resulted in the deaths of all but one of the 242 passengers and crew on board, officials announced Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash location.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (NB360) — On Friday, Israel initiated intense attacks on Iran’s core nuclear and military infrastructure, utilizing warplanes and drones previously smuggled into the country to target critical facilities and eliminate top generals and scientists. Israel stated this offensive was essential to prevent its adversary from advancing further toward developing a nuclear weapon.

The Palestinian death toll from the 20-month Israel-Hamas conflict has surpassed 55,000, according to the Gaza Health Ministry on Wednesday.

Nattapong Pinta was one of 31 Thais captured by the Hamas militant group. Thailand’s foreign ministry stated on Saturday that Pinta, the last Thai hostage in Gaza, was confirmed deceased. The bodies of two others have yet to be recovered.