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 […]
Russian drone attacks hit multiple Ukrainian cities, injuring at least 20 people. Strikes in Kharkiv ignited fires in industrial areas, injuring 2 and damaging 10 homes. In Dnipro, 15 were wounded and several properties were damaged. In Kramatorsk, 3 people, including a child, were injured. Ukraine’s Air Force reported downing 32 of 55 drones […]
A large tree collapsed onto a parked car in Pennsylvania, completely wrecking the vehicle. The driver had just exited moments before and narrowly avoided being crushed. The incident was caught on a nearby gas station’s security camera.
At least 98 people were killed and 150 injured after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub collapsed in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. President Luis Abinader confirmed Monte Cristi Governor Nelsy Cruz was among the victims and declared a three-day mourning period. Rescue efforts continue amid fears of a rising death toll. An investigation […]
At least six civilians, including women and children, were killed and 16 injured in a US airstrike on a residential area in Hudaydah, Yemen. The attack targeted the Emin Mukbil neighborhood in the al-Hawak district. Search operations continue, with fears the death toll may rise. The strike follows a series of US operations against Iranian-backed […]