A magnitude-6.5 earthquake strikes off the southwestern coast of Java island, Indonesia. The epicenter of the earthquake was located about 150 kilometers away from Garut, West Java. At least four people are injured and some buildings are damaged.
Deadly tornado strikes China
28 Apr 2024
At least five people are killed and at least 33 others are injured by a tornado in Guangzhou, China.
Ukrainian drones attacks refineries
28 Apr 2024
Ukraine says that it attacked two oil refineries and an airfield in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, using drones.
Heatwave closes Philippine schools
28 Apr 2024
The Philippines announces that it will close schools for two days, beginning on Monday, due to an extreme heat wave in the country.
Russia threatens NATO
26 Apr 2024
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warns that Russia will target NATO nuclear weapons in Poland if they are deployed there.
Spanish PM scandal
25 Apr 2024
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says that he is considering resigning from office after the launch of a judicial investigation against his wife after accusations by a right-wing legal platform.
Iranian bomber sought
25 Apr 2024
Argentina issues an arrest warrant via Interpol for Iranian interior minister Ahmad Vahidi in connection with the 1994 bombing of a Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires. Vahidi is currently believed to be in Sri Lanka.
Kenya hit by floods
25 Apr 2024
Widespread flooding occurs in Nairobi, Kenya, with tens of thousands of people affected.
French air traffic dispute
25 Apr 2024
The union representing air traffic controllers in France cancels a planned 24-hour strike on Thursday, although a majority of flights have already been cancelled.
Senate approves Israel aid
24 Apr 2024
US Senate passes $95 billion aid package, sending it on to US Pres. Joe Biden for final approval.