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Hong Kong high-rise fire: China Taiping shares hit on feared insurance exposure

China Taiping Insurance Holdings shares dropped amid concerns over its exposure to a Hong Kong construction project linked to a devastating high-rise fire. The blaze, which killed at least 44 people, occurred during maintenance work on a complex wrapped in flammable bamboo scaffolding. Experts suggest the insurer’s coverage may be significantly underinsured given the disaster’s […]

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‘Stranger Things 5’ X review: Netizens hail sci-fi drama as ‘absolute cinema’; Volume 1 raises hopes for next two parts

The highly anticipated ‘Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1’ has landed, igniting fervent fan reactions. While some viewers expressed disappointment, many on X are hailing the sci-fi drama as ‘absolute cinema.’ Fans are eagerly awaiting the subsequent volumes, with the next installments slated for release on December 25, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Source link

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Holy EDM! Pope Leo blesses Slovakian rave, moments later, the beat drops — watch

Pope Leo XIV surprised ravers in Slovakia with a prerecorded blessing during an electronic music festival. The unconventional papal outreach, featuring DJ Guilherme Peixoto, blended faith with modern culture. This event highlights Pope Leo’s strategy to connect with younger generations, as he prepares for his upcoming international trip to Turkey and Lebanon. Source link

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'Word power is world power': DK Sivakumar's cryptic post stirs Karnataka CM churn

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s cryptic social media post, “Word power is world power,” fueled speculation about a potential leadership change. The remarks followed a late-night meeting with cabinet colleague Satish Jarkiholi, reportedly to discuss an alleged unwritten pact for a chief minister transition. The Congress high command confirmed consultations to resolve the ongoing […]

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'All immigration requests …': US takes major step after Afghan national named shooter

Following a shooting incident near the White House involving an Afghan national, the US has indefinitely halted all immigration requests from Afghan citizens. The suspect, who arrived in 2021 under a resettlement program, critically injured two National Guard members. This decision prompts renewed scrutiny of vetting processes for Afghan arrivals. Source link

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WH shooting 'act of terror': Trump says suspect from 'hellhole' Afghanistan came in 2021

Two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House. President Donald Trump condemned the attack as an act of terror. He urged a reinvestigation of Afghan refugees admitted under the Biden administration. The suspect, from Afghanistan, entered the country in 2021. Officials described the shooting as a bold and targeted attack. Both service members […]

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Hong Kong fire: 44 dead, hundreds still missing; videos show flames leaping from high-rise towers

Hong Kong is reeling after a devastating fire engulfed a high-rise housing estate, claiming at least 44 lives and leaving hundreds missing. The blaze, the city’s worst in decades, rapidly spread through the Wang Fuk Court complex, fueled by flammable bamboo scaffolding used during ongoing repairs. Authorities have arrested three men in connection with the […]

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45 bidders battled: Fierce auction for HR88B-8888 car registration number; record bid of over Rs 1.1cr

A fancy registration number, HR 88B 8888, has fetched a record-breaking bid of Rs 1.17 crore in Haryana, surpassing all previous VIP number auctions nationwide. The number, from the Badhra subdivision, attracted 45 bidders after a reserve price of Rs 50,000. The highest bidder, reportedly a Hisar resident named Sudhir, has a set time to […]