Japanese authorities announced that at least 600 hectares of land were reduced to ashes in the ongoing forest fire in Ofunato, Japan, while 84 structures were damaged and police found 1 burned body in the area.
Authorities also reported that over 500 people were placed in temporary evacuation centers, more than 500 households experienced power outages and some train services were canceled.
Firefighting efforts continue with the support of Japan Self-Defense Forces (SDF) personnel.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to suspend all payments to Colombia and impose new tariffs, accusing the South American nation of complicity in the illegal drug trade. “They are not fighting drugs; they are producing drugs,” Trump told reporters. He said financial aid would be cut immediately, with tariff details to be revealed later in the day.
Commenting on Israel’s recent strikes on Gaza, Trump said he was unaware of the attacks and noted that “the ceasefire is still in effect.”
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