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Many things to change in how construction works, safety measures in Hong K
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Councillor for French Citizens Abroad representing France in Hong Kong and Macau, Marc Guyon, on Friday described the devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong's Tai Po district as "very sad", while calling for major improvements in construction practices and safety standards in the re
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Hong Kong inferno death toll rises to 128 with 200 people still missing
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The number of people who have been killed in the devastating fire at an apartment complex in Hong Kong rose to 128, with as many as 200 people still missing, CNN reported on Friday, citing officials, as firefighters brought the blaze under control 42 hours after it ignited.
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Hong Kong blaze kills at least 83; dozens missing as massive housing compl
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least 83 people have been killed and more than 100 injured so far after the massive fire swept through an extensive public housing complex in Hong Kong, marking one of the city's deadliest disasters in decades, CNN reported, citing local authorities and Hong Kong media.
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Hong Kong inferno death toll climbs up to 55
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
At least 123 people were injured in the blaze, including eight firefighters.
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China's repression in Tibet intensifies as imprisoned tycoon Dorje Tashi b
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Dorje Tashi, one of Tibet's most prominent businessmen, has reportedly suffered a violent assault inside Lhasa's Drapchi Prison, further exposing China's inhumane treatment of Tibetan political prisoners. According to his lawyer, Wang Fei, Tashi was attacked by three fellow inmates, leaving
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"Unusual and regrettable": Foreign Affairs experts react to "arbitrary det
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Foreign Affairs experts reacted to the "arbitrary detention" of an Indian national, Prema Wangjom Thongdok, at Shanghai International Airport, calling it unusual and unfortunate at a time when India-China ties are coming back on track.
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India condemns "arbitrary detention" of citizen in China, reaffirms Arunac
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India on Tuesday strongly rejected China's remarks regarding the status of Arunachal Pradesh and expressed serious concern over what it described as the "arbitrary detention" of an Indian national, Prema Wangjom Thongdok, at Shanghai International Airport.
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China denies harassment after Arunachal woman narrates "long ordeal" at Sh
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
China on Tuesday rejected allegations of harassment levelled by Indian national Prema Wangjom Thongdok, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, and stated that "the lawful rights and interests of the person concerned were fully protected and no compulsory measures were taken on her
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Rijiju meets Bhutan PM, granted audience by King; highlights deep India-Bh
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday met with Bhutan's leadership and reflected on the enduring depth of the India-Bhutan partnership, after he held discussions with the country's Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and was later granted an audience with the King of Bhu
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India issues strong demarche to China over harassment faced by Indian nati
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India has issued a strong demarche to the Chinese side, in Beijing and in Delhi, over the incident of the Indian national Prema Wangjom Thongdok, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, facing harassment from Chinese immigration officials at Shanghai Pudong Airport, sources said on Monday.
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Indian woman narrates long ordeal at Shanghai airport, says Chinese offici
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prema Wangjom Thongdok, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, has said that she faced harassment from Chinese immigration officials at Shanghai Pudong Airport, who "mocked and raised questions" over her Indian citizenship and noted that her 18-hour ordeal came to an end with the help of offic
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Uzbekistan's President meets China's FM, discusses Afghanistan security, b
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Tashkent to discuss regional security concerns, particularly the situation in Afghanistan, and bilateral cooperation, The Khama Press news agency reported.
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