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A devastating fire broke out early Tuesday morning in a residential building in Kuwait City, killing 49 foreign workers and injuring dozens more. The blaze, which started around 2:30 a.m. in the Hawally district, rapidly engulfed the multi-story building, trapping many inside. Most of the victims were migrant workers from South Asia and Africa, living in overcrowded and poorly maintained conditions.

Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Sabah visited the site and promised a thorough investigation. The fire has ignited widespread calls for better safety standards and labor reforms in Kuwait, highlighting the dire living conditions faced by many migrant workers in the region. The government has detained the building’s owner and management for questioning regarding potential negligence.

India has invited Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony this weekend, alongside other regional leaders from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Mauritius. This invitation marks a significant moment in India-Maldives relations, emphasizing the strengthening diplomatic, economic, and security ties between the two nations. President Muizzu’s visit underscores the commitment to regional cooperation and the shared goals of prosperity and stability in the Indian Ocean region.