Middle East

France 24

December 01, 2025

Hong Kong Housing Fire Death Toll Reaches 146 as City Mourns Tragedy

A devastating apartment fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court claims 146 lives, sparking city-wide grief and raising questions about public housing safety standards.

#hong-kong #public-housing #urban-safety

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Al Jazeera

December 01, 2025

Netanyahu Seeks Presidential Pardon Amid Corruption Trial Crisis

Israeli PM Netanyahu reportedly urges president for pardon on three corruption cases involving hundreds of thousands in gifts, raising constitutional concerns.

#Netanyahu #Israel #corruption

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The New York Times

November 30, 2025

U.S. Military Buildup Against Venezuela: Beyond Drug War Rhetoric

Despite Venezuela's limited role in drug trafficking to America, the U.S. continues massive military preparations. Intelligence experts reveal deeper geopolitical motives behind the escalating tensions.

#Venezuela #US-foreign-policy #military-buildup

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The New York Times

November 30, 2025

Israeli Hostage Reveals 738 Days of Hamas Torture and Abuse

Segev Kalfon details brutal treatment during over two years in Hamas captivity, raising questions about Israel's rescue efforts and hostage negotiation strategies.

#Israel #Hamas #hostage-crisis

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France 24

November 30, 2025

Gaza Winter Crisis: Palestinians Face Brutal Cold in Tent Camps

Gaza's displaced Palestinians endure harsh winter conditions in makeshift tent camps as temperatures drop and essential supplies remain scarce.

#Gaza #Palestine #humanitarian-crisis

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BBC

November 30, 2025

UK Urged to Act as British Couple Remains Detained in Iran

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's husband calls for stronger government action to secure release of another British couple imprisoned in Iran, citing lessons from his wife's ordeal.

#UK-Iran relations #hostage diplomacy #British nationals abroad

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BBC

November 30, 2025

Inside Gaza Ceasefire Hub: 20+ Nations Monitor Fragile Truce

BBC gains exclusive access to the multinational Civil-Military Coordination Centre where soldiers, diplomats and aid workers from over 20 countries oversee Gaza ceasefire operations.

#Gaza ceasefire #Israel Palestine #international cooperation

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BBC

November 30, 2025

Trapped Hamas Fighters Complicate Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations

Dozens of Hamas militants hiding in underground tunnels in Israeli-controlled southern Gaza are creating new challenges for ceasefire mediators.

#Gaza #Hamas #ceasefire

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Al Jazeera

November 30, 2025

Philippines Flood Control Scandal: Corruption Costs Lives

Al Jazeera investigation reveals widespread corruption in Philippines flood-control projects, leaving millions vulnerable to deadly typhoons and flooding.

#Philippines #corruption #infrastructure

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France 24

November 30, 2025

Israel's Ultra-Orthodox Draft Law Sparks Political Crisis

Israeli lawmakers debate controversial conscription law for ultra-Orthodox Jews, threatening Netanyahu's coalition amid accusations of fraudulent exemptions.

#Israel #Netanyahu #ultra-Orthodox

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The Guardian

November 30, 2025

Israeli Forces Execute Surrendered Palestinians in West Bank Raid

Video evidence captures Israeli soldiers killing two Palestinians moments after their surrender during a West Bank military operation, sparking controversy and official review.

#Israel-Palestine #West Bank #military conduct

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Al Jazeera

November 29, 2025

Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 70,000 Amid Continued Israeli Strikes

Gaza's death toll surpasses 70,000 as Israeli attacks persist despite truce talks. Two Palestinian children killed in drone strike as humanitarian crisis deepens.

#Gaza #Israel-Palestine #Middle East conflict

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