Wednesday, April 9, 2025

2025 Russian spring offensive

Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi reports that Russia has commenced a new spring offensive, launching intensified attacks across multiple sections of the frontline.

April 2025 Shuja'iyya airstrike

Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip kill at least 35 Palestinians, including at least 23 in an apartment building in Shuja'iyya, Gaza City.

March–April 2025 United States attacks in Yemen

Overnight U.S. missile strikes on Hodeidah, Yemen, kill at least eight people, according to Houthi-run state television.

2025 German federal election

Friedrich Merz announces the formation of a grand coalition government between the CDU/CSU and Social Democratic Party in order to freeze out the far-right Alternative for Germany.

Mass shootings in the United States

One person is killed and five others are injured, including one critically, in a mass shooting during an anti-violence meeting at an office park in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

Jet Set nightclub roof collapse

The number of deaths caused by the roof collapse of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, rises to 136.

Disasters

One girl is killed and another is missing after a fire destroys six homes in Millville, New Jersey, United States.

Executive Order 14257

The second of two tariff rounds go into effect in the United States containing country-specific tariffs on goods into the country, including a 104% tariff on Chinese imports. The first round of 10% blanket tariffs previously came into effect on April 5.

Executive Order 14257

China's finance ministry announces an increase from the previous 34% tariff to an 84% tariff on all goods imported from the U.S.

Executive Order 14257

U.S. president Donald Trump announces he will be raising tariffs on Chinese goods entering the U.S. to 125% up from 104%, while other countries will have only 10% for 90 days.

Executive Order 14257

Amazon begins suspending orders on various products manufactured in China and other Asian economies amid trade war fears.

Executive Order 14257

Canada announces a 25% tariff on certain vehicle imports from the U.S. as retaliation against a previous similar measure from the U.S.

Executive Order 14257

European Union officials announce a set of retaliatory duties on U.S. imports from 10% to 25% on some U.S. goods.

Business

Universal Destinations & Experiences formally announces that they have chosen a site near Kempston Hardwick in Bedfordshire, England, as the location for their Universal Studios United Kingdom resort. The theme park will officially open in 2031 and will be the largest theme park in the UK upon completion.

2028 Summer Olympics

The International Olympic Committee announces the program for the upcoming Olympic Games in Los Angeles with new events in multiple sports and mixed gender events.