Al Jazeera News Updates Rescue operation in Indonesia, Half-mast flags in Hong Kong for fire victims
Nov 29, 2025
Rescue efforts are underway in Indonesia, where nearly 250 victims of floods and landslides are being recovered from the mud. In a tragic event, an Israeli drone strike in southern Gaza resulted in the deaths of two children. The Pope's recent visit to Istanbul included significant meetings with Orthodox leaders and a tour of the Blue Mosque. Meanwhile, Airbus faces global disruptions due to a software issue affecting A320 flight controls. Hong Kong honors fire victims with half-mast flags and a poignant three-minute silence.
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Rescue Teams Hampered By Mud And Blocked Roads
- Rescue workers in Indonesia face extreme conditions with waist-high mud and blocked roads hampering recovery efforts.
- Many bodies are being recovered by hand because heavy machinery cannot reach affected areas.
Carrying A Mother Between Shelter And Village
- A villager describes carrying his mother on a stretcher to and from an evacuation site after their house was destroyed.
- He avoided hospital care because the nearest hospital could not receive patients.
Children Killed In Reported Drone Strike Near School
- Two children were reportedly killed by an Israeli attack near a school in Beni Suheila in southern Gaza.
- Witnesses say an Israeli drone dropped a bomb on a group of civilians near the school.