Author: Anadolu Agency
At least 44 people died and 146 were injured when the roof of a nightclub collapsed in the Dominican Republic. The country’s Emergency Operations Center reported that the incident occurred at approximately 1 am (0500GMT) on Tuesday at the Jet Set nightclub, located in Santo Domingo, the nation’s capital. “To date, 146 individuals have been transferred to various health facilities and regrettably 44 have died due to the structural collapse,” the agency said. “We extend our deepest condolences to the affected families during this difficult time.” The collapse occurred during a performance by merengue singer Rubby Perez, who was also…
Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that he is introducing a bipartisan resolution to end President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. “Today, I am proposing a new bipartisan privileged resolution to end the latest global tariffs that are clobbering American families and small businesses,” Wyden told a Senate Finance Committee hearing with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Wyden urged Congress to step in to “reign” in Trump on trade. “Trump’s tariffs have taken our economy from the envy of the world to a laughingstock. Congress has the chance to stop him by passing my bipartisan bill. Let’s get this done,” he…
The UN relief chief criticized the Security Council on Tuesday for failing to uphold international law, saying civilians in conflicts such as Ukraine, are being abandoned “on our watch.” Tom Fletcher noted his visits to Ukraine, the Gaza Strip, Sudan, Lebanon and Myanmar, and told the Council that “not only are we not standing robustly for international law, but in some cases supporting its debasement.” “The world is getting more dangerous for civilians, on our watch, your watch,” he said. “Please, you can do more to ensure that this era of increasingly belligerent, transactional, self-defeating nationalism is not also remembered…
Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden announced Tuesday that he is introducing a bipartisan resolution to end President Donald Trump’s global tariffs. “Today, I am proposing a new bipartisan privileged resolution to end the latest global tariffs that are clobbering American families and small businesses,” Wyden told a Senate Finance Committee hearing with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. Wyden urged Congress to step in to “reign” in Trump on trade. “Trump’s tariffs have taken our economy from the envy of the world to a laughingstock. Congress has the chance to stop him by passing my bipartisan bill. Let’s get this done,” he…
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that Norway will allocate NOK 5 billion ($455 million) in 2025 for the purchase of artillery ammunition for Ukraine, reinforcing its ongoing military support amid the war with Russia. According to the ministry, NOK 4 billion ($367.4 million) will be funneled through a Czech-led initiative, while the remaining NOK 1 billion will be provided via the European Peace Fund. “We are grateful to Norway for its unwavering support! Artillery ammunition is one of the key needs for the Ukrainian army,” the ministry said in a statement on X. The aid reflects continued European backing…
The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of using drone strikes against drug cartels in Mexico as part of an expanding effort to combat narcotics trafficking across the US’ southern border, NBC News reported Tuesday, citing six current and former US officials. Discussions within the White House, Pentagon, and intelligence agencies are still in the early stages, but have included proposals to target cartel leaders and their logistical infrastructure in Mexico, according to the report. Officials are reportedly considering joint operations with Mexico and potential unilateral strikes. The White House has yet to make a final decision, and it remains…
A new state-of-the-art shooting complex, the Beşiktaş Shooting Range, opened its doors Tuesday with a ceremony in the central Istanbul district of Gayrettepe. Founded through a partnership between Karanfil Group Chairman Murtaza Karanfil and businessman Mehmet Yaşar, the facility was developed with the expertise of Poligon34, a brand with nine years of experience in the field. The opening ceremony drew numerous guests from the business and arts communities, many of whom had the opportunity to tour and test the complex, which features state-of-the-art equipment and top-level security measures. “In 2016, we launched Poligon34 with the goal of offering a world-class…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday claimed arresting two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces in the eastern Donetsk region, saying Russia involving China is a “clear signal” that President Vladimir Putin does not want to end the war. “Our military has captured two Chinese citizens who were fighting as part of the Russian army. This happened on Ukrainian territory—in the Donetsk region. Identification documents, bank cards, and personal data were found in their possession,” Zelenskyy said in a statement. He said Kyiv had information that there were more Chinese citizens in Russian military units, which was being verified. “I…
Egypt and France signed a cooperation agreement on Tuesday to establish a plant for the production of green hydrogen. Under the agreement, the two countries will develop, finance, construct, and operate a comprehensive facility near Ras Shokair on the western shore of the Gulf of Suez in eastern Egypt for the production of green hydrogen and its derivatives, including green ammonia, the Egyptian Trade Ministry said in a statement. It was signed between the Red Sea Ports Authority and the New and Renewable Energy Authority in partnership with the Green Fuel Alliance, which consists of the French company EDF Renewables…
Italian authorities dismantled a criminal ring producing and distributing across Europe fake euro banknotes, Europol said Tuesday. The cross-border investigation, which also involved authorities Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Spain, led to the arrest of three people in Italy. Authorities believe that the criminal group counterfeited banknotes worth an estimated €180,000 ($196,550). Meanwhile, Italian police also dismantled an illegal 2-euro coin mint in northern Italy and a printshop for counterfeit euro banknotes in the south of the country. Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Spain received most of the fake currency, according to Europol. “The criminal group showed a high level…