A devastating fire at a nursing home in Sulawesi, Indonesia, has claimed the lives of 16 people and left three others injured. According to reports, the blaze occurred in the Manado city area on Sunday night, with the Fire and Rescue Agency confirming that the incident took place at the Warada Damai Retirement Home at around 8:30 PM.
The agency’s head stated that rescue teams were alerted to the fire, which resulted in the deaths of 16 individuals, while 12 others were rescued. Of the injured, three were taken to the hospital for treatment. The victims’ bodies were found inside their rooms, as many elderly residents were asleep in their beds when the fire broke out.
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A tragic incident has unfolded in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, where a retired railway employee and his mentally challenged daughter were allegedly held captive and subjected to physical and emotional abuse for five years. US President Donald Trump has expressed his outrage over the Ukrainian attack incident.
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In a phone call with Russian President Putin, US President Trump discussed Ukraine’s ongoing diplomatic efforts. Meanwhile, the BNPP leader’s advisor, Hala Al-Zaman, submitted nomination forms for the Deputy Commissioner and Returning Officer Tofiq Rahman’s office.
The UAE has reported an increase in the number of crocodiles in the area, with the Health Ministry stating that the rise is due to recent rainfall. Pakistan has announced plans to launch weekly flights from Islamabad to London starting March 29.
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