Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity
Pacific Asia • Nov 17, 2025, 9:01 AM
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A court in Bangladesh on Monday sentenced ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to death for ordering a deadly crackdown on student-led protests last year. Hasina, who was sentenced in absentia after fleeing to India, was found guilty of crimes against humanity.
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Hong Kong massive fire exposes dangers of bamboo scaffolding
Pacific Asia • 5:08 PM
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A deadly fire in Hong Kong, the worst in over 70 years, is believed to have been fueled by traditional bamboo scaffolding and plastic mesh, complicating rescue efforts. Authorities plan to phase out bamboo scaffolding for metal due to safety concerns, wh
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Hong Kong: At least 65 dead in high-rise towers fire
Pacific Asia • 4:37 PM
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Three construction workers were arrested as rescues continued and smoke billowed from the Wang Fuk Court complex.
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Death toll from huge Hong Kong fire rises to 83 with hundreds still missing
Pacific Asia • 4:16 AM
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Firefighters battled one of Hong Kong’s deadliest blazes for a second day on Thursday, struggling to contain a fire that swept through high-rise towers and killed at least 83 people. Three construction workers were arrested as rescues continued and smoke
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Pope Leo meets Turkey's Erdogan and Orthodox leaders on first overseas trip
Pacific Asia • 2:07 AM
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Pope Leo XIV began his first trip outside Italy as Catholic leader on Thursday with a visit to Turkey, where he met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and appealed for peace in the region. The pontiff marked an important Orthodox anniversary during his stay,
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Acquittal in India's 2006 Nithari killings highlights 'failures' in justice system
Pacific Asia • 12:40 AM
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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, November 27: We look at reactions to the deadly fire at a residential estate in Hong Kong and examine why The New York Times has compared the tragedy to that of London's 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. Also, there's anger in India afte
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