A deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has killed 21 workers and injured 61 others. Emergency teams remain on site as search and rescue operations continue following the blast.
A vehicle struck pedestrians in Leipzig, Germany, killing two people and injuring eight others. The driver has been detained, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The UAE has officially withdrawn from OAPEC following its earlier exit from OPEC and OPEC+. The move, effective May 1, signals a shift in the country’s energy strategy and global oil alliances.
A truck accident during a public event in Colombia’s Popayán city killed three people, including a child, and injured 40 others. Officials say a brake failure caused the vehicle to lose control and enter the crowd.
France’s President Macron said his country will not join any force-based operation in the Strait of Hormuz. He called for coordinated efforts between Iran and the US to ensure long-term reopening and freedom of navigation.
Iran warned the US Navy against approaching the Strait of Hormuz, stating any intervention would be treated as a ceasefire violation. Officials say threats will be met with a firm response as tensions escalate.
A shooting near Arcadia Lake in Oklahoma left 10 people injured during a party. Police responded to multiple reports of gunfire and transported victims to hospitals. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.