Dhaka, Bangladesh – A devastating fire that erupted at a chemical warehouse adjacent to a garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has claimed 16 lives and critically injured several others, officials reported. Authorities say the high death toll was caused primarily by inhalation of toxic gas and a locked door that blocked access to the roof,

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The U.S. Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments in a pivotal case involving the composition of Louisiana’s congressional districts, a case that could significantly impact the Voting Rights Act, the landmark federal law enacted in 1965 to prevent racial discrimination in voting. The outcome of this case has the potential to reshape the political landscape

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Tunisia’s southern city of Gabes is facing a serious public health emergency as over 120 residents have been hospitalized amid rising cases of respiratory problems linked to industrial pollution. Local authorities and residents have blamed emissions from a nearby Tunisian Chemical Group (CGT) phosphate plant for causing severe health issues, including breathing difficulties, numbness, and

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The Trump administration has carried out another lethal air strike off the coast of Venezuela, killing six individuals aboard a vessel allegedly involved in drug trafficking. This marks the fifth known US strike in the Caribbean targeting suspected narcotics operations, bringing the total death toll to 27 in less than two months. Details of the

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Israel has imposed stringent new restrictions on humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip, keeping the Rafah border crossing with Egypt closed and drastically reducing the number of aid trucks allowed daily. The announcement comes as tensions rise and Israeli forces reportedly killed at least nine Palestinians, undermining the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Aid

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United States President Donald Trump has made it clear that a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina hinges on the electoral success of Argentinian President Javier Milei and his right-wing coalition, La Libertad Avanza (Freedom Advances), in the country’s upcoming midterm elections. The announcement comes during Milei’s latest visit to the White House, highlighting the

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa is set to visit Moscow on Wednesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking a historic first official visit to Russia since the transitional government took power in Damascus. The trip highlights Syria’s efforts to bolster international legitimacy and deepen ties with Moscow, a long-standing ally of the former Bashar

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that the ongoing International Court of Justice (ICJ) genocide case against Israel will continue despite the recent US-brokered Gaza ceasefire. Speaking to parliament in Cape Town on Tuesday, Ramaphosa emphasized that the peace deal, while welcome, does not affect the legal proceedings. Ramaphosa: Justice Must Proceed Regardless of

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The global shipping industry is facing renewed uncertainty as the United States and China roll out port fees targeting each other’s vessels, intensifying tensions in the ongoing trade conflict between the world’s two largest economies. Analysts warn that these tit-for-tat port fees could “distort global freight flows,” impacting a wide range of goods, from crude

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Rising Tensions Between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban Pakistan’s relations with the Afghan Taliban, once seen as a strategic partnership, have entered a period of heightened tension. Over the past weekend, deadly clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing dozens on both sides and highlighting the fragility of diplomatic ties. Pakistani officials reported killing over

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