Hermosillo: At least 23 people lost their lives when an explosion led to a devastating fire inside a department store in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state in northwestern Mexico, local media reported on Saturday. The tragic incident unfolded in the afternoon at a store located in the bustling city centre. According to Emirates News Agency, witnesses reported that the fire quickly engulfed the building, with flames extending to nearby vehicles, effectively trapping numerous individuals within the vicinity. The rapid spread of the fire posed significant challenges to those attempting to escape the inferno. Rescue teams swiftly responded to the

Seoul: Facility investment in the Republic of Korea surged to a four-year high during the first nine months of 2025, according to data released on Sunday. The overall facility investment index across all industries rose 4.3 percent in the January-September period from a year earlier, the largest increase since 2021, when the figure jumped 11.3 percent on-year, according to the data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics. According to Emirates News Agency, the growth was led by rising investments in automotive and chip industries. Facility investment in the auto sector jumped 15.6 percent on-year, marking the largest increase in