The death toll from the collapse of the Jet Set nightclub roof in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, has risen to 184, with 500 others injured. Rescue efforts continue as teams from Israel and Puerto Rico join over 300 personnel on-site. Authorities believe no survivors remain under the rubble. Local reports say 500–1,000 people were […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that 155 Chinese nationals are serving in the Russian army, allegedly recruited through social media. He said Ukraine has compiled detailed records, including names and passport numbers, and urged the US to address the issue with Russia. Zelensky also raised concerns about possible Chinese involvement and offered to exchange captured […]
At least 12 people were injured in overnight Russian drone attacks targeting Ukraine’s capital, Kiev, and the southern city of Mykolaiv. Fires broke out in a storage facility in Kiev, and several buildings were damaged. In Mykolaiv, the strikes damaged nine residential buildings, one administrative building, and 30 garages. Ukraine’s Air Force reported it […]
Cappadocia, a UNESCO-listed region in central Türkiye, welcomed around 200,000 visitors to its museums and historical sites during the 9-day Ramadan holiday. Total March visitors reached 262,000. Hotel occupancy exceeded 95%, boosted by the extended holiday. Top attractions included Göreme Open Air Museum, Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu underground cities, and Zelve. KAPTİD President Teyfik Ölmez […]
Former US President Donald Trump warned that military action against Iran is possible if a nuclear deal cannot be reached, adding, “Israel will be very actively involved.” Trump stressed that Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons and said the US would act independently if needed. He also criticized US troop spending in Europe and South […]
China raised tariffs on US imports from 34% to 84% starting April 10, escalating tensions in an ongoing trade dispute. Beijing also imposed export controls on 12 US firms and added six more to its “unreliable entities list.” The move follows the US decision to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 104%, after former […]
At least 22 people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on civilian homes in the Shuja’iyah neighborhood of Gaza City. Gaza Civil Defense warned the toll may rise as rescue teams search for survivors. Spokesperson Mahmoud Basal called the strike a “complete violation of human rights,” noting eight adjacent homes were hit. According to the […]
Yemen’s Houthi forces announced they have shot down 18 US drones, including 10 MQ-9 UAVs, since the Israel-Gaza conflict began in October 2023. Spokesman Yahya Saree said the latest drone was downed over Al-Jawf with a locally made missile. He vowed continued attacks on US warships and support for Palestinians until the Gaza blockade ends. […]
A firefighter in Illinois, USA, was injured when a porch collapsed during a house fire response. The collapse followed an explosion while the firefighter was on the porch. Bodycam footage showed police and a bystander lifting debris to rescue him. He sustained minor injuries.
Greece came to a standstill as major labor unions launched a 24-hour strike demanding higher wages amid rising living costs. Ferry, train, bus, and metro services were suspended, while air traffic was limited to emergency and military flights. No flights will operate to or from Greece until 23:59, according to Athens International Airport. Unions […]