Dozens of people were trapped on the rooftop of a Hong Kong skyscraper after a major fire broke out on Wednesday.

Dozens trapped as major fire breaks out at Hong Kong's World Trade Centre

New York city's iconic World Trade Center has been lit up to showcase a pretty spectacular digital mural to celebrate the festival of lights, Deepavali.

New York: Spectacular digital mural on World Trade center podium for Diwali

A Diwali-themed animation has been lit upon the One World Trade Center, firework planned on the Hudson river.

'All American Diwali' being celebrated at the World Trade Center

The US House of Representatives on Friday approved legislation to permanently compensate first responders to the September&nbsp;11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre who have been suffering from cancers and other illnesses as a result of working at the contaminated site.

The House voted 402-12 to pass the "Never Forget the Heroes Act" that had been championed by Jon Stewart, the popular former host of the late-night comedy programme The Daily Show, and highlighted by recent gripping testimony by a dying 9/11 New York police detective.

"On September 11th and its aftermath, our brave first responders were there for us. We must always be there for them," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said just before the vote on the bill.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the legislation will be brought to a vote in his chamber soon.

Without prompt action by Congress, victims of the attack would see steeply reduced benefits due to a lack of funding.

Former New York Detective Luis Alvarez died last month shortly after his testimony to the US House Judiciary Committee in which he urged a replenishment of the fund.

At that same hearing, Stewart delivered impassioned testimony in which he chastised some lawmakers for not acting quickly enough to continue helping the police, firefighters and other workers immediately following the Sept. 11 attack.

If passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Donald Trump, the victims' fund would be authorized through 2092 and they could file claims until October 2089.

It would end the string of temporary measures that have required constant lobbying by groups trying to avert an interruption in benefits to help those sickened by toxic materials released into the atmosphere and ground following the impact of commercial jetliners that were hijacked and flown directly into the twin towers.

Government officials told responders at the time that it was safe to work at the site, despite questions by many experts.

The US House of Representatives on Friday approved legislation to permanently compensate first responders to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre who have been suffering from cancers and other illnesses as a result of working at the contaminated site.

The US House of Representatives on Friday approved legislation to permanently compensate first responders to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre who have been suffering from cancers and other illnesses as a result of working at the contaminated site. The House voted 402-12 to pass the "Never Forget the Heroes Act" that had been championed by Jon Stewart, the popular former host of the late-night comedy programme The Daily Show, and highlighted by recent gripping testimony by a dying 9/11 New York police detective. "On September 11th and its aftermath, our brave first responders were there for us. We must always be there for them," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said just before the vote on the bill. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the legislation will be brought to a vote in his chamber soon. Without prompt action by Congress, victims of the attack would see steeply reduced benefits due to a lack of funding. Former New York Detective Luis Alvarez died last month shortly after his testimony to the US House Judiciary Committee in which he urged a replenishment of the fund. At that same hearing, Stewart delivered impassioned testimony in which he chastised some lawmakers for not acting quickly enough to continue helping the police, firefighters and other workers immediately following the Sept. 11 attack. If passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Donald Trump, the victims' fund would be authorized through 2092 and they could file claims until October 2089. It would end the string of temporary measures that have required constant lobbying by groups trying to avert an interruption in benefits to help those sickened by toxic materials released into the atmosphere and ground following the impact of commercial jetliners that were hijacked and flown directly into the twin towers. Government officials told responders at the time that it was safe to work at the site, despite questions by many experts.

US House approves funding for 9/11 responders, sends to Senate

3 World Trade Center opened today at the site of twin towers at Ground Zero at lower Manhattan in New York. The new tower came up at the site of the twin towers which was destroyed during the 9/11 terror attack in 2001.

It is the fifth tallet skyscapper in the US with 88 floors a total floor space of 232,000 sq. meters and 1,40,000 stores. However, most of the tower will remain empty for a while with several companies who have signed-up to the tower can move in not before 2019.

The tower promises to have over 6,000 tenants. The skyscraper which stands at 1,080 feet was the brainchild of architect Richard Rogers took eight years to build.

Located on the eastern side of the World Trade Centre it took over 4,000 workers to build the mammoth tower which was stuck in years of litigation.

The $2.7 billion state of the art tower boasts of sleek interiors with glass panels decked with graffiti and artistic representation.

The tower promises to have over 6,000 tenants.

3 World Trade Center opened today at the site of twin towers at Ground Zero at lower Manhattan in New York. The new tower came up at the site of the twin towers which was destroyed during the 9/11 terror attack in 2001. It is the fifth tallet skyscapper in the US with 88 floors a total floor space of 232,000 sq. meters and 1,40,000 stores. However, most of the tower will remain empty for a while with several companies who have signed-up to the tower can move in not before 2019. The tower promises to have over 6,000 tenants. The skyscraper which stands at 1,080 feet was the brainchild of architect Richard Rogers took eight years to build. Located on the eastern side of the World Trade Centre it took over 4,000 workers to build the mammoth tower which was stuck in years of litigation. The $2.7 billion state of the art tower boasts of sleek interiors with glass panels decked with graffiti and artistic representation.

Watch: 3 World Trade Center opens at Ground Zero

The United States federal judge&nbspdismissed the motion filed by New York accusing Saudi Arabia of playing a role in 9/11 attacks.

According to report the judge George Daniels dismissing the lawsuits said that the plaintiffs' lawsuit meets the requirements of the to court to proceed under the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.

The judge reportedly said that the lawsuit,&nbsp"narrowly articulate a reasonable basis".

Daniel the same judge has rejected same claims in the past.

US Congress passed Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act in 2016 which permits to sue a foreign state if such state was designated as a state sponsor of terrorism by the United States Department of State.

In a further hearing, he dismissed the claims against two Saudi Banks and construction company with ties to Osama Bin Laden citing the reason that it lacks jurisdiction.

Thousands of people were killed in a terrorist attack on World Trade Centre in 2001.

In 2001, Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda carried out a coordinated attack on World Trade Centre killing at least 2,996 people and injuring over 6,000 people.

The attack caused infrastructure damage of $10 billion.

The judge reportedly said that the lawsuit, 'narrowly articulate a reasonable basis'

The United States federal judge&nbspdismissed the motion filed by New York accusing Saudi Arabia of playing a role in 9/11 attacks. According to report the judge George Daniels dismissing the lawsuits said that the plaintiffs' lawsuit meets the requirements of the to court to proceed under the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act. The judge reportedly said that the lawsuit, "narrowly articulate a reasonable basis". Daniel the same judge has rejected same claims in the past. US Congress passed Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act in 2016 which permits to sue a foreign state if such state was designated as a state sponsor of terrorism by the United States Department of State. In a further hearing, he dismissed the claims against two Saudi Banks and construction company with ties to Osama Bin Laden citing the reason that it lacks jurisdiction. Thousands of people were killed in a terrorist attack on World Trade Centre in 2001. In 2001, Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda carried out a coordinated attack on World Trade Centre killing at least 2,996 people and injuring over 6,000 people. The attack caused infrastructure damage of $10 billion.

US judge rejects Saudi motion to drop 9/11 charges