UN chief Condemns Gaza Blockade and Dozens Killed in Dominican Republic Nightclub Accident
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🇵🇸** UN Chief Condemns Gaza Blockade**
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has denounced Israel’s month-long aid blockade of Gaza, calling the territory “a killing field” where “civilians are in an endless death loop.” Guterres rejected Israel’s proposal to control aid deliveries, stating the UN “will not participate in any arrangement that does not fully respect humanitarian principles.” During a visit to El Arish, French President Emmanuel Macron joined Egypt’s President el-Sisi and Jordan’s King Abdullah II in calling for an immediate return to a ceasefire as humanitarian conditions deteriorate for Gaza’s 2.3 million residents. More - Aljazeera
🇩🇴** Nightclub Roof Kills Dozens in Santo Domingo**
At least 66 people have died and more than 150 were injured when the roof of the Jet Set nightclub collapsed during a concert in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel and Monte Cristi province governor Nelsy Cruz were among those killed, while popular merengue singer Rubby Pérez was reported trapped in the rubble. The disaster occurred around 1am during a crowded Monday evening concert, with approximately 400 rescuers still searching for survivors amid fears the death toll could rise further. More - BBC
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The Swiss government has opted not to retaliate against the latest round of tariffs imposed by the United States, which includes a significant 31% import duty on certain Swiss goods. This decision has raised concerns among the Swiss business community, particularly within the pharmaceutical sector, which could face steep tariffs on their products in the US market [[SOURCE - Le News]](https://lenews.ch/2025/04/05/swiss-government-decides-against-a-direct-response-to-us-tariffs/
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