QtrendsA fire at a Bangkok pub kills at least 27 people and injures 63. The US launches new airstrikes against Iran as conflict escalates across the Middle East. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after a sudden illness. 14 nations and the EU reaffirm the 2016 Hague ruling invalidating China's South China Sea claims.
A fire broke out at a popular pub in Bangkok, Thailand, killing at least 27 people and injuring 63 others, according to officials. The blaze engulfed the venue quickly, leaving patrons with little time to escape. Emergency services responded to the scene, and investigations into the cause of the fire are underway. The incident is one of the deadliest nightlife disasters in Bangkok in recent years.
Fourteen nations and the European Union have reaffirmed the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that invalidated China's expansive claims in the South China Sea. The statement comes ahead of the anniversary of the landmark decision. Beijing has pushed back against both Manila's claims and Japanese diplomatic statements on the issue. The dispute remains a central flashpoint in regional geopolitics.
The United States has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iranian military targets, with explosions reported across the country. Officials say the strikes aim to degrade Iran's military capabilities amid escalating tensions. The attacks come as conflict between the US and Iran intensifies across the Middle East, raising concerns of a broader regional war. Civilian areas have also been affected, drawing international concern.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican and close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71 after a sudden illness. The South Carolina senator's death was attributed to a ruptured aorta according to the medical examiner. Graham served in the Senate for over two decades and was a prominent voice on foreign policy and national security issues.
Tributes and reflections on Lindsey Graham's legacy have emerged, with colleagues recalling his hawkish foreign policy vision that is increasingly out of step with the current Republican stance. President Trump spoke with Graham just hours before his death. Details of Graham's final days have been reported, including his sudden health decline that took even close associates by surprise.