Author: News Desk

Belgrade, Serbia: Hundreds of thousands of people flooded the streets of Belgrade on Saturday to demand justice for the 15 victims of the Novi Sad railway station collapse. The tragedy, which occurred in November 2024, has become a symbol of public outrage against corruption and negligence in Serbia’s government. While the government estimated the turnout at 107,000, the Public Meeting Archive, an independent monitor, reported between 275,000 and 325,000 attendees, with the possibility of even higher numbers. This makes it Serbia’s largest protest in history. The station’s collapse has sparked growing dissatisfaction with President Aleksandar Vučić and the ruling Progressive…

Washington DC: At least 34 people have died as powerful tornadoes and dust storms wreaked havoc across multiple southeastern and central US states, leaving behind widespread destruction. Missouri reported 12 fatalities, while deaths were also confirmed in Mississippi, Arkansas, Georgia, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas. Missouri was one of the worst-hit states, with Governor Mike Kehoe stating that the state had been “devastated by severe storms and tornadoes, leaving homes destroyed and lives lost.” The state’s emergency management agency reported 19 tornadoes striking 25 counties. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves confirmed six deaths, as multiple tornadoes ripped through the state. Alabama also…

Washington: The US has expelled South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio declaring that he is “no longer welcome in our great country.” In a post on X, Rubio accused Rasool of harboring anti-American sentiments and criticizing President Donald Trump. Rubio referred to the ambassador as a “race-baiting politician” and stated that, “we have nothing to discuss with him.” This rare diplomatic move further escalates the growing tensions between the two nations. Rubio’s remarks on Friday, 14th of March referenced an article from right-wing outlet Breitbart, which cited Rasool’s statements during an online lecture…

Cape, Canaveral. Florida: SpaceX has launched Crew-10 to the International Space Station (ISS), setting the stage for the long-awaited return of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have spent over nine months in orbit—far longer than their originally planned eight-day stay. Technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft extended the mission, which was intended to bring Wilmore and Williams back to Earth. According to Dana Weigel, ISS program manager, their return is now scheduled for two days after the arrival of the new crew, though weather conditions may cause slight delays. Steve Stich, manager of NASA’s commercial crew program…

Milan, Italy: Donatella Versace is stepping down as creative director of the luxury fashion house Versace after nearly three decades in the role. She took over in 1997 following the tragic murder of her brother and brand founder, Gianni Versace. Under her leadership, the Italian label expanded its influence through hundreds of fashion campaigns and collaborations, including designs for hotels and automobiles. The 69-year-old fashion icon will transition into a global brand ambassador role, while Dario Vitale, a former design director for Miu Miu, will take over as creative director. The announcement comes amid speculation that Prada Group is considering…

Denver, Colorado: Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight were evacuated onto the tarmac at Denver International Airport after a fire broke out on the aircraft, sending thick smoke into the air. No injuries were reported. Footage of the evacuation showed passengers gathered on the wing of the Boeing 737-800, some holding their belongings, while flames burned near the aircraft’s underside. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that passengers exited safely using inflatable slides. The flight had departed from Colorado Springs and was en route to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport when the crew reported “engine vibrations,” prompting a diversion…

New Delhi: India’s largest telecom providers, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, have signed separate agreements with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to introduce the Starlink satellite internet service to the country. The unexpected move comes amid past disputes between Musk and both telecom giants over spectrum allocation policies. The agreements, which aim to expand broadband coverage, are subject to approval from the Indian government. Starlink’s India expansion Starlink, which had 4.6 million global subscribers as of 2024, has been attempting to enter the Indian market since 2021 but faced regulatory roadblocks. The new deals would allow Jio and Airtel to integrate Starlink’s…

Bluff, New Zealand: Russ Cook, known as “Hardest Geezer,” has embarked on his latest endurance challenge—running the entire length of New Zealand. The 27-year-old from Worthing, West Sussex, gained global recognition after completing an epic 352-day run across Africa in April last year. Now, Cook is tackling the 1,864-mile (3,000km) Te Araroa Trail, which will see him complete 60 ultramarathons while navigating mountains, forests, coastlines, and cities. He began his journey at Stirling Point in Bluff, the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, and aims to reach Cape Rēinga in Northland in approximately 60 days. Cook expects to climb…

London, UK: NHS England is set to undergo its most significant restructuring in over a decade, with its workforce shrinking from 13,000 to around 6,500. The sweeping job cuts, far exceeding the 2,000 positions previously announced, aim to eliminate duplication with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and streamline operations. The DHSC will also downsize, albeit to a lesser extent. Outgoing NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard informed staff of the changes, which were instigated by Health Secretary Wes Streeting. The overhaul will be led by her successor, Jim Mackey, and incoming chair Dr. Penny Dash, who have…

Manila, Philippines: Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over his deadly “war on drugs.” The 79-year-old was taken into custody upon arriving at Manila airport from Hong Kong, where he had been campaigning for the upcoming May 12 mid-term elections and planning to run for mayor of Davao. Duterte, who has never apologized for his controversial crackdown, questioned the basis of the warrant, asking, “What crime [have] I committed?” His former spokesperson, Salvador Panelo, called the arrest “unlawful,” citing the Philippines’ withdrawal from…