Iskander and Topol launcher designer passes away aged 87

A massive fire has engulfed multiple high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong's Tai Po district, resulting in at least 44 fatalities and many individuals reported missing. Emergency services are actively engaged in rescue operations as the situation continues to develop, with hundreds feared trapped inside the buildings.

Heavy flooding in southern Thailand has resulted in the deaths of at least 13 people and displaced nearly 2 million individuals across multiple provinces. The situation has prompted a state of emergency, particularly in Songkhla province, where the impact of the torrential rains has been most severe.

DOGE has publicly rejected a report by Reuters claiming the agency is shutting down, labeling it as 'fake news' and emphasizing ongoing cost-saving initiatives. This dismissal comes amidst speculation about the agency's viability following reports of its disbandment ahead of schedule by the Trump administration.