A fire at Plaza Latina shopping center in Dallas killed 579 animals due to smoke inhalation, mainly small birds, along with chickens, hamsters, two dogs, and two cats. The fire, which required 45 firefighters to extinguish, caused significant damage, including a partially collapsed roof. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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US President Trump may meet Russian President Putin soon to discuss ending the Ukraine conflict, as Trump believes Putin wants to stop the fighting. High-level talks in Riyadh, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are planned, though details about Russian and Ukrainian participation remain unclear.
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Japan seeks quick resolution to US tariffs as profits decline. Economic Revitalisation Minister Ryosei Akazawa will negotiate in Washington this week. He aims to review Trump's tariffs. Japanese firms are major US investors. Vehicles form a large part of Japan's exports to the US. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba discussed the tariff impact with Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
An aircraft crash landed in Malindi County, Kenya, killing three people on the ground. The victims included a motorcycle taxi operator and a motorcyclist and passenger. The aircraft's occupants received medical attention. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, and local representatives stress enhancing safety measures around the airport.
China said Monday that exports soared 12.4 percent year-on-year last month, beating expectations as Beijing navigated mounting trade headwinds sparked by US President Donald Trump. "The strong export data reflect frontloading of trade before the US tariffs were announced," Zhiwei Zhang, President and Chief Economist at Pinpoint Asset Management said in a note.
US President Donald Trump has approved the UK-Mauritius deal over the Chagos Islands, allowing Britain to transfer sovereignty while leasing Diego Garcia for a 99-year term. The deal is nearing finalisation after months of US discussions. Criticism surrounds the potential £18 billion cost and geopolitical implications. However, UK officials ensured no expense to US taxpayers.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained by authorities following his declaration of martial law in December, which he claimed was to counter an 'anti-state' opposition. A multi-day operation involving over 1,000 officers culminated in his arrest, leading to a focus on the Constitutional Court's deliberations on his impeachment.
Pope Francis, a transformative figure who passed away at 88, leaves behind a legacy of reshaping the Catholic Church with inclusivity and compassion. His papacy challenged traditional dogma by embracing marginalized groups, including LGBTQ+ believers and migrants. He championed economic justice and environmental protection, while also tackling corruption within the Vatican, sparking both admiration and resistance during his decade-long tenure.
Steve Bannon joined the debate on H-1B visas after Elon Musk's controversial comments about purging the Republican Party. Elon Musk said there are some contemptible fools in the Republican Party who should be removed. Explaining further, Elon Musk said the "contemptible fools" he talked about are those in the Republican Party who are hateful, unrepentant racists. "They will absolutely be the downfall of the Republican Party if they are not removed," Musk wrote.