The Dominican government released a report on Friday on the deadly roof collapse at a packed nightclub earlier this week that left at least 221 people dead. The report did not clarify the causes of the tragedy, while a team of experts is expected to continue investigating the failure.
Since joining in 1956, Argentina has become the IMF’s biggest debtor. On Friday, it secured a new $20B deal—its 23rd program. The first dates back to 1958 with a $75M loan. In total, Argentina has received $177B from the IMF to fight inflation and repeated economic crises.
On Friday, April 11, a Los Angeles judge authorised a resentencing hearing for Lyle and Erik Menendez, delivering a blow to prosecutors who have resisted any effort to lessen the brothers’ life sentences for the 1989 fatal shooting of their parents.
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is in stable condition and will not require surgery, according to doctors, after he was hospitalized in northeast Brazil with abdominal pain.
Early voting has begun in Ecuador, with ballot boxes delivered to the elderly and people with disabilities ahead of Sunday’s presidential election.
Italy has sent 40 failed asylum seekers to Albania to be held in Italian-run detention centers until they are repatriated.
Thousands in Pakistan have taken to the streets to protest against Israel and show support for Palestinians.
Dozens of Venezuelan migrants have been repatriated from the U.S. under a bilateral agreement with Caracas.
World shipping nations have agreed to introduce the industry’s first emissions tax to curb greenhouse gas output.
The Trump administration has revoked protections that shielded Afghans and Cameroonians from deportation, declaring conditions in their home countries no longer warrant the status.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks on reaching a peace deal over Ukraine.
Police are investigating a blast outside a train office in Athens after warning calls were made to local media.
Germany has unveiled a new military aid package for Ukraine, reinforcing its support in the war against Russia.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised the international system for its inability to cope with today’s global crises and challenges, speaking at the official opening of the IV Antalya Diplomacy Forum.
At the IV Antalya Diplomatic Forum, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reiterated Türkiye’s commitment to Europe’s security and emphasized the country’s desire for full European Union membership.
President Xi Jinping met with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday, calling for stronger strategic cooperation as China and Spain mark the 20th anniversary of their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Beijing increased its tariffs on U.S. imports to 125% on Friday, hitting back against U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to hike duties on Chinese goods and raising the stakes in a trade war that threatens to up-end global supply chains.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed confidence in strengthening ties with the United States during President Donald Trump’s second term, speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on Friday.
The UK has announced a major new package of support for Ukraine, worth £450 million, which includes hundreds of thousands specialised drones.
The Head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, met with a Russian company planning to introduce artificial intelligence technologies into the country's healthcare system, with a $20 million investment already committed.
