HONG ‌KONG, ​Dec 9 (Reuters) - ‌The death ​toll ‍in a ​fire ​that ripped ⁠through seven high-rise towers ‌in Hong Kong ​in late ‌November ‍has risen ⁠to 160 after police ​completed the final stage of search operations, authorities said on Tuesday.

The death toll from a high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong has risen to 159. Authorities arrested six people on suspicion of deactivating fire alarms during maintenance work.

The massive blaze at a high-rise housing estate killed at least 159 people, including 10 domestic helpers, highlighting the critical role they play in the Chinese territory.

Hong Kong’s national-security office summoned representatives of news organizations including The Wall Street Journal to find fault with coverage of the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court and warn against reporting that would undermine Hong Kong or its authorities.

The UN said several provisions under the national security law did not comply with international human rights law. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Officials are rushing to tamp down anger over the blaze, which killed at least 159 people in the Chinese territory’s deadliest fire in almost 80 years.

JYP Entertainment said the donation will be used to provide temporary shelters, psychological treatment, education and livelihood support to those affected.

Insurance Authority confirms 12,000 policies impacted, with payouts spanning life, medical, property and accident coverage.