UN says over 50 Gaza aid workers faced abuse in Israeli detention April 28, 2025 at 11:20PM

UNRWA reported that over 50 of its staff in Gaza have endured abuse and were used as human shields while detained by the Israeli military since October 2023. Staff members recounted experiences of torture, sleep deprivation, and forced confessions. Israel, which has banned UNRWA, dismissed the allegations amidst ongoing ICJ hearings regarding its humanitarian obligations to Palestinians.

22 killed in Northeastern China restaurant fire April 28, 2025 at 11:14PM

A devastating fire erupted at a restaurant in Liaoyang City, northeastern China, on Tuesday, claiming the lives of 22 individuals and leaving three others injured. The blaze broke out around noon in Liaoning Province's Baita District, near the Sanlizhuang resettlement housing area. Emergency teams swiftly responded to the scene, confirming the tragic loss of life.