At least six people, including three children, have been killed when a helicopter crashed into New York City’s Hudson River. According to Al Jazeera, all those on board—comprising the pilot and a Spanish family on a sightseeing tour—lost their lives. Two of the victims were initially rescued and taken to a hospital but later succumbed More
Three people have been killed and three others wounded in a shooting in Virginia, United States, says a media report. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening, just outside Fredericksburg, about 65 miles (105 kilometers) southwest of Washington, D.C. Associated Press reported. Major Elizabeth Scott, spokesperson for the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office, confirmed the details. Scott said More
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Israel’s continued blockade of Gaza, describing the besieged enclave as a “killing field” and calling for the immediate resumption of humanitarian aid to the region. In a statement, Guterres told reporters that the humanitarian situation in Gaza had reached catastrophic levels, with civilians trapped in an “endless death More
At least 98 people have been killed and more than 150 others injured after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday during a concert by popular merengue singer Rubby Pérez at the Jet Set nightclub, according to the BBC. Pérez More
US President Donald Trump’s administration has decided to reinstate at least six foreign aid programmes that were recently cancelled, including emergency food assistance initiatives. These programmes, which had been suspended, provide food aid to Lebanon, Syria, Somalia, Jordan, Iraq, and Ecuador, according to a report by Reuters, citing six sources familiar with the matter. Jeremy More
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sacked his deputy for paying a “lavish” visit to Antarctica during the Persian new year. The BBC, citing the president’s office, reported Shahram Dabiri’s trip was unjustifiable and unacceptable in view of Iran’s current economic challenges. A photograph of Dabiri and his spouse circulated widely on social media, sparking fury More
Massive rallies have been staged across the United States against President Donald Trump and his billionaire advisor Elon Musk, reports CNN. Saturday’s protests involving millions of people were organised by a pro-democracy movement against attacks on American rights and freedoms. More than 1,400 “Hands Off!” protests were held throughout the United States. “We can make More
President Donald Trump has once again extended the deadline for the popular video app TikTok’s owners to sell the platform to non-Chinese buyers or face a potential ban in the United States. President Trump’s new executive order, announced on Friday, grants the TikTok owner an additional 75 days, according to Al Jazeera. Soon after returning More
The death toll from Myanmar’s earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with global aid agencies warning that the extreme heat and heavy rain could cause disease outbreaks among survivors. Last Friday’s 7.7-magnitude quake, one of Myanmar’s strongest in a century, jolted a region home to 28 million, toppling buildings such as hospitals, flattening communities and leaving many More
At least 21 workers, including seven children, have been killed and six others wounded in a blast in a firecracker warehouse in Deesa town in Gujarat state of India, a media report said on Wednesday. The blast , involving a massive blaze, destroyed the warehouse, owned by Deepak Traders, and it took place on Tuesday More
