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Hong Kong fire: Donations hit $115 mn as crackdown on dissent tightens
On Monday, Hong Kong authorities said teams were assessing the safety of the other buildings, including the one that caught fire first and suffered the worst damage
 "Hong Kong fire: Donations hit $115 mn as crackdown on dissent tightens")
What to know about this week's diplomatic efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump's peace plan became public last month, sparking alarm that it was too favourable to Moscow
 "What to know about this week's diplomatic efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war")
Flood recovery ops underway in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand as tolls rise
The severe weather killed at least 469 people in Indonesia, 162 in Thailand and 334 in Sri Lanka, authorities said
 "Flood recovery ops underway in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand as tolls rise")
Global arms producers' revenue up 5.9% to record level in 2024: Report
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, or SIPRI, said the revenues of the 100 largest arms makers grew to $679 billion in 2024, the highest figure it has recorded
 "Global arms producers' revenue up 5.9% to record level in 2024: Report")
Trump invites families of shot National Guard members to White House
The president said he's discussed a White House visit for the parents of both members of the West Virginia National Guard
 "Trump invites families of shot National Guard members to White House")
Police search for shooter after 4 killed in shooting in California
The shooting occurred just before 6 pm Saturday inside the hall, which shares a parking lot with other businesses
 "Police search for shooter after 4 killed in shooting in California")
US, Ukraine talks on Russia productive, but much work yet to be done: Rubio
The high-level negotiations in Florida came days before President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, will be in Moscow to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin
 "US, Ukraine talks on Russia productive, but much work yet to be done: Rubio")
US senators back congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats
Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, when asked about a follow-up strike aimed at people no long able to fight, said Congress does not have information that happened
 "US senators back congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats")
US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
The Republican administration is promising to pause entry to the United States from some poor nations and review Afghans and other legal migrants already in the country
 "US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members")
Netanyahu submits request for pardon amid his ongoing corruption trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the president to grant him a pardon during his long-running corruption trial that's bitterly divided the country.
 "Netanyahu submits request for pardon amid his ongoing corruption trial")
Rubio, Witkoff to meet Ukrainian negotiators as Trump pushes to broker deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump, were expected to sit down with a Ukrainian delegation to hash out the details
Kyrgyzstan holds snap parliamentary election as opposition faces crackdown
It is expected to cement the grip of President Sadyr Zhaparov, who has sought to suppress dissent in what was once Central Asia's most democratic country
 "Kyrgyzstan holds snap parliamentary election as opposition faces crackdown")
Thousands in Philippines protest corruption, demand return of stolen funds
Left-wing groups led a separate protest in Manila's main park with a blunt demand for all implicated government officials to immediately resign and face prosecution
 "Thousands in Philippines protest corruption, demand return of stolen funds")
At least 4 dead, 10 injured in shooting at banquet hall in California
Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff's office, said the victims included both children and adults
Hong Kong mourns as deadly fire claims 128 lives, sparks safety crackdown
There has been an outpouring of support and sympathy, with thousands of city residents visiting the site of the fire to pay tribute to the dead and donate supplies
 "Hong Kong mourns as deadly fire claims 128 lives, sparks safety crackdown")
Ex-military officers rally in Argentina in latest sign of political shift
Saturday's demonstration was seen as a provocation in the country of Nunca Ms, the slogan that represents Argentina's commitment to never again return to authoritarianism
 "Ex-military officers rally in Argentina in latest sign of political shift")
Syria's reforms promising but democracy still lacking: Amnesty chief
After the fall of Assad in an offensive led by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham of interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, Syria remains unstable
 "Syria's reforms promising but democracy still lacking: Amnesty chief")
Trump admin, judge face off over flights to El Salvador in contempt probe
The judge previously concluded it did and threatened to have the responsible official or officials prosecuted on a contempt charge
 "Trump admin, judge face off over flights to El Salvador in contempt probe")
Black Friday mall shooting wounds two, prompts evacuation in California
The shooting was an isolated incident, the San Jose Police Department said on the social platform X
 "Black Friday mall shooting wounds two, prompts evacuation in California")
Two tankers catch fire in Black Sea after being struck, crew safe: Turkey
All crew members aboard the Virat were safe, although heavy smoke was reported in the engine room, authorities said
 "Two tankers catch fire in Black Sea after being struck, crew safe: Turkey")
