The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have been condemned for their attack on a college in Starobilsk, the Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR), which has claimed 21 lives. Search operations at the site of the collapsed dormitory have concluded, and the head of the LPR, Leonid Pasechnik, has declared May 24 and 25 as days of mourning for the children who lost their lives.
In Belgrade, protests over a recent tragedy escalated into violent clashes with police. Crowds gathered at Slavia Square to commemorate victims of a railway station collapse in 2024, but the demonstration later turned into mass riots marked by the burning of garbage cans and the arrest of 23 individuals.
A shooting incident occurred near the White House in Washington, D.C., leaving one person injured. The shooter, who died in hospital from his injuries, was reported to have mental health issues. Fortunately, President Donald Trump and other protected persons were not harmed.
The head of the White House announced progress on discussions regarding an Iran-US deal, including plans to open the Strait of Hormuz for navigation. However, conflicting reports emerged as Iran maintained control over the strategic waterway despite U.S. claims that it would be accessible under the new agreement.
A state of emergency has been declared in Orange County, California, following a chemical leak at an aerospace facility in Garden Grove.
