US Deportations, Houthi Strikes, and North Macedonia Nightclub Fire: Reuters World News

Venezuelan Deportations Amidst Legal Challenges

• 🇻🇪 Over 200 Venezuelans were deported from the US, despite a court order, with the Trump Administration asserting a judge lacked authority to block the action.
• ✈️ These individuals were flown to El Salvador and taken to a high-security prison, with an agreement to hold them for at least a year.
• ⚖️ The use of the "alien enemies act," a wartime statute, is highlighted as a novel and potentially legally tested approach to ramp up deportations.
• ❓ The US government has not publicly disclosed the identities, alleged crimes, or convictions of those deported.

US Strikes and Houthi Response in Yemen

• 🇺🇸 The US vows to continue striking Yemen's Houthis until they cease attacks on shipping, following significant US military operations.
• 🚢 These air strikes, the largest in the Middle East since President Trump took office, were ordered despite Houthis signaling a resumption of attacks on Red Sea shipping.
• 🇮🇷 Iran has warned of a decisive response if the US carries out threats related to Iran's support for the Houthis.
• 💥 The situation is described as a standoff, with the US demanding an end to shipping threats and the Houthis vowing to continue fighting until US bombing ceases.

North Macedonia Nightclub Fire Tragedy

• 💔 A devastating fire at an unlicensed nightclub in North Macedonia killed at least 59 people and injured over 150.
• 🎶 The fire reportedly started from sparks igniting the roof while a band was performing, causing widespread panic and a deadly crush.
• 🚨 Approximately 20 people have been arrested, including government officials and the son of a minister, following the incident.
• mourning The Prime Minister declared seven days of national mourning and promised justice for those responsible.

Other Global News

• 🇷🇺 President Trump is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin about a 30-day ceasefire proposal in Ukraine.
• 🇨🇳 China has unveiled a plan to boost domestic consumption, including measures to increase resident income and establish a childcare subsidy scheme.
• 🧑‍🚀 A SpaceX capsule successfully delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station, with two returning after a nine-month stay.