Hong Kong Fire Tragedy Claims 40 Lives; Hundreds Missing in City’s Worst Blaze in Decades – 11/27/2025, 8:29:31 AM

Here are the latest world news events as of November 27, 2025:

Hong Kong Fire Disaster – A massive fire has engulfed a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong, resulting in at least 40 people dead and hundreds missing[1]. This is Hong Kong’s worst fire in decades[5].

Guinea-Bissau Military Coup – Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have seized power following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace, occurring three days after the country’s national elections[1][3]. The military has suspended media outlets and the electoral process[3].

Sudan Humanitarian Ceasefire – Sudan’s top general has announced they will enter a three-month humanitarian ceasefire, following a plan proposed by the U.S., United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia earlier this month, to be followed by peace talks[1].

Ukraine-Russia Peace Negotiations – President Donald Trump stated that progress is being made on a peace plan between Russia and Ukraine[1]. The U.S. and Kyiv are discussing a revised plan, with sources indicating the original 28-point proposal has been modified and will no longer include a strict limit on the Ukrainian army[2].

US National Guard Shooting in Washington DC – Two National Guard personnel were shot near the White House in Washington DC[3]. President Trump has characterized the incident as an act of terror and a crime against humanity, and the U.S. has subsequently stopped processing all immigration requests from Afghan nationals[3].

Myanmar Military Amnesty – Myanmar’s military rulers have granted amnesty to over 3,000 prisoners who opposed army rule and dropped charges against over 5,500 others ahead of next month’s election[1].

Taiwan Defense Budget – Taiwan has announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases to strengthen its defense capabilities[1].

Other Notable Events – Bulgaria has faced thousands of protests over steep tax increases in its draft budget[1], France arrested Russian nationals over alleged espionage activities[1], Nigeria’s government remains unresponsive to parents of over 300 abducted schoolchildren[1], and Lebanon and Cyprus have finalized a sea border agreement after a nearly 20-year impasse[1].