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The tragic aftermath of the deadly nightclub fire in Kocani, North Macedonia, continues to unfold as the country’s health minister confirmed on Friday that the death toll has now risen to 60. This comes after a critically injured victim, who had been receiving treatment in Lithuania, succumbed to burn injuries sustained during the March 16 blaze.

xas is bracing for a wave of mass layoffs in 2025, with thousands of workers expected to lose their jobs across various sectors, according to the Texas Workforce Commission’s latest WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice. Some of the affected employees will be let go as early as April 2025, as companies adjust to economic challenges and internal restructuring.

President Droupadi Murmu will embark on a four-day State visit to Portugal and Slovakia from Sunday, marking a historic diplomatic engagement after more than 27 years. The visit is expected to strengthen India’s bilateral ties with the two European nations and may also include discussions on the proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Tornadoes have caused widespread destruction across Tennessee and Mississippi, with severe storms also affecting Missouri, Arkansas, and Indiana. The intense weather conditions have damaged homes, farms, and infrastructure, with reports of a radio tower collapsing in Indiana.

India and Thailand have officially elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership following extensive discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra in Bangkok on Thursday. The leaders reviewed key areas of cooperation and witnessed the signing of multiple agreements aimed at strengthening economic, cultural, and strategic ties between the two nations.

Myanmar struggles with a rising toll, widespread destruction, and a deepening humanitarian crisis as rescue efforts continue.