Thailand’s annual Songkran Water Festival, celebrated April 13–15 as the Thai New Year, began with lively scenes across the country. In Bangkok, crowds of locals and tourists took part in water fights and cultural events amid extreme heat. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra joined the festivities and welcomed growing international interest. UNESCO recognized Songkran as […]
Countries in the Ukraine Defense Contact Group have committed over €21 billion in new military aid, British Defense Secretary John Healey announced after a meeting in Brussels co-chaired by Germany and the UK. The UK pledged a record £4.5 billion for 2024, including drones and anti-tank mines. Germany pledged €11 billion through 2029, with […]
China has raised tariffs on US imports from 84% to 125% in response to new US trade measures. The move, announced by China’s State Council Tariff Commission, accuses the US of violating international trade rules and engaging in “unilateral bullying.” Chinese President Xi Jinping warned there are no winners in trade wars and stressed China’s […]
The US military has confirmed the arrival of a second aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, in the Middle East. It joins the USS Harry S. Truman as part of enhanced regional military presence. Both carriers are conducting joint operations, with F-35C stealth jets deployed. The Pentagon had announced the move in early April as […]
The death toll from the roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, has risen to 221. The incident occurred during a concert attended by public figures, including singer Rubby Perez and former baseball players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, all of whom died. Authorities have ended search efforts and […]
Severe storms and heavy rains since Wednesday have killed at least 92 people in India and Nepal. Bihar state in India reported 64 deaths, while 20 died in Uttar Pradesh. In Nepal, 8 people were killed by lightning and flooding. Authorities warn that storms will continue through Saturday.
China has pledged 1 billion yuan ($137 million) in emergency aid to Myanmar after the March 28 earthquakes. The assistance includes food, medicine, temporary housing, and expert teams for health and disaster response. At least 3,649 people were killed and over 5,000 injured, with thousands left without basic necessities.
An Israeli airstrike on a home in Khan Younis, Gaza, killed at least eight people, including three children, and injured many others, according to Palestinian media. The house targeted belonged to the Farra family. No statement was issued by the Israeli military. Since October 7, 2023, over 50,800 Palestinians have been confirmed dead, with the […]
A Bell 206 helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York, killing all six people on board, including a Spanish tourist family and the pilot. The aircraft lost radar contact shortly after takeoff from Manhattan. Authorities have launched a full investigation into the cause of the crash.
The Jelei oil refinery north of Khartoum has suffered massive damage due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, with losses estimated at approximately $1.3 billion. Some units were completely destroyed, while others require replacement parts. The refinery, located in the Jelei area, 70 kilometers north of the capital, was established in 1997 and began operating […]