Fire in North Macedonia: Another injured person dies
The death toll from the tragic fire that engulfed a nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, on March 16 has risen to 60. Health Minister Arben Taravari said one of the seriously injured died in Lithuania, where he was being treated for burns to about 40% of his body. He had developed an infection and kidney problems.
The fire, which started during a fireworks display, injured around 200 people, mostly young people. The most seriously injured victims were transported for treatment to several European countries with the help of the EU.
UN raises alarm over executions of civilians in Sudan
The United Nations has condemned the extrajudicial executions of civilians in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, after the city was retaken by the army. According to the group Emergency Lawyers, the Sudanese army has killed people suspected of supporting rival paramilitary forces on the ground. The High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, called the situation “shocking” and called for an immediate halt to these actions.
Five killed in explosion during clash between gold miners in Bolivia
A powerful explosion at a mining camp in Bolivia has killed at least five people, including a pregnant woman and a 1-year-old baby. The incident occurred before dawn on Thursday at the Yani camp, near the mountain town of Sorata, about 145 kilometers northwest of the capital La Paz.
Police said three men were among the victims, while the death toll was initially reported as six, but was later revised to five after bodies were pulled from the rubble. Officials believe the explosion was caused by remote control by a person who died at the scene.
The explosion destroyed a three-story building, burned several vehicles and work equipment and cut off electricity to the area. The clash is part of a long-running conflict between two rival groups of miners, who have been arguing for years over the right to exploit several gold veins. Authorities are investigating the incident and have begun efforts to restore order in the mining camp.
Dr. Mehmet Oz named new head of agency that oversees U.S. health care programs
Mehmet Oz, a well-known doctor who rose to fame with his television show, has been confirmed by the US Senate as the new head of the agency that oversees the country's key public health care programs - Medicare and Medicaid. He was nominated for the job by former President Donald Trump and was voted in by the Senate by a narrow majority of 53 votes to 45, in a vote that reflected the political divide in the Senate.
With a background as a surgeon at Columbia University, Mehmet Oz is a familiar figure to the American public through his on-screen appearances on health, wellness, and lifestyle topics. His appointment has drawn mixed reactions - some see him as a familiar face who could bring energy and focus to the healthcare system, while others express concerns about his lack of administrative experience in the field.
In his new role, Oz will be responsible for managing two of the largest and most important public health programs in the US, which affect millions of citizens, especially the elderly and low-income groups.
