The Pulse club in Kocani, North Macedonia, experienced a tragic fire during a hip-hop concert, resulting in the deaths of at least 59 people and injuries to 155 others, with survivors recounting harrowing experiences of trying to escape the flames. Investigations revealed that the venue did not have a legal licence to operate and had numerous deficiencies, leading to calls for accountability and justice from grieving families and officials in the country. The government has declared a national mourning period of seven days and initiated emergency sessions to investigate the incident further and ensure similar tragedies are prevented in the future.
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Iran rejected claims by US President Donald Trump that it interfered in ceasefire and prisoner swap negotiations between Hamas and Israel, labeling the allegations as "completely baseless." Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei emphasized that Hamas is capable of negotiating independently and criticized the US for supplying weapons to Israel amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. Want More Context? ๐
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