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China Hikes Tariffs on US Goods to 84 Percent
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.”
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Israeli Strikes Civilians in Gaza: 22 Killed
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…
Houthis Say 18 US Drones Downed Since Gaza War
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.…
Firefighter Rescued After Porch Collapse in Illinois
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…
Nationwide Strike Halts Transport in Greece
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…
Russian Drone Strikes Injure 20 Civilians in Ukraine
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…
Driver Escapes as Tree Crushes Car in Pennsylvania
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…
Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse: 98 Dead
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…
US Strike Kills 6 in Yemen’s Hudaydah
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…
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Depot in Lebanon
The Israeli army confirmed it carried out an airstrike targeting a Hezbollah air defense weapons depot in Lebanon’s Bekaa region. The Israeli Defense Forces said the attack was aimed at neutralizing a security threat and…