Makana 360 Daily Report – 1 December 2025
📌 Hong Kong – More Arrests in Fire Investigation as Death Toll Rises to 151
Hong Kong authorities have arrested 13 more people on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the deadliest fire in the city in decades, which has claimed at least 151 lives. The fire, fueled by substandard materials, destroyed an entire building in the Wang Fuk Court estate. Police are still searching for victims trapped in the rubble, while thousands pay tribute to the dead, including several foreign domestic workers. Meanwhile, Beijing warned against protests demanding an independent investigation into the incident.
📌 Russia – NATO’s Pre-emptive Strike Remarks Deemed Irresponsible
Russia condemned NATO’s remarks about considering a “pre-emptive strike,” calling them “irresponsible” and “escalatory.” NATO’s top military officer, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, suggested that a pre-emptive strike could be seen as a “defensive action” in response to Moscow’s hybrid warfare. Russia’s foreign ministry warned that such comments could escalate tensions and urged caution.
📌 Ukraine – Four Killed in Russian Missile Attack Amid Ongoing Peace Efforts
A Russian missile attack on Dnipro, Ukraine, has killed four people and injured 40 others. The attack, reportedly using a ballistic missile, hit a motorway, an office building, and nearby vehicles. This occurred a day before U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff was scheduled to meet President Putin for peace talks. Despite ongoing negotiations, significant differences remain between Russia and Ukraine’s positions on territorial integrity and security guarantees.
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