A devastating fire tore through a residential tower in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, claiming at least 36 lives and leaving nearly 279 people unaccounted for.The fire spread rapidly, aided by bamboo scaffolding and green construction mesh — materials commonly seen across Hong Kong’s skyline but dangerously flammable under urban conditions.
đ World News Update (2025): A Planet in Tension, Transition & Turbulence The world feels like a restless instrument this week — its strings pulled by fire, diplomacy, climate warnings, technological leaps, and political tremors. Each continent hums with its own urgency, and together they compose a global symphony of crisis and transformation. Here is a full roundup of major developments shaping the international landscape. --- đĨ 1. Hong Kong’s High-Rise Tragedy: A Night of Fire and Silence A devastating fire tore through a residential tower in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district, claiming at least 36 lives and leaving nearly 279 people unaccounted for. The fire spread rapidly, aided by bamboo scaffolding and green construction mesh — materials commonly seen across Hong Kong’s skyline but dangerously flammable under urban conditions. The tragedy has shaken the city’s confidence in its building safety regime. Conversations now swirl around: outdated fire-safety codes, the risks...