Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Attacks on civilians in the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russian forces launch a drone strike on a bus in Marhanets, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Ukraine, killing nine people.

Death and funeral of Pope Francis

The body of Pope Francis is moved from Domus Sanctae Marthae to St. Peter's Basilica, and lies in state for a 3-day public viewing.

2025 India–Pakistan diplomatic crisis

India announces several measures targeting Pakistan including closing the main border crossing linking the two countries, suspending the Indus Water Treaty, and expelling Pakistani diplomats after the attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir yesterday.

Justice

The Jordanian interior ministry bans all activities of the Sunni Muslim Brotherhood organization in the country, seizes the organization's assets, and closes all of its offices, including its political wing in the country, the Islamic Action Front. The Jordanian government links the group to sabotage plots and accuses it of "destabilizing" the country.

2025 Istanbul earthquake

A Mw 6.2 earthquake with an epicenter in the Sea of Marmara strikes Istanbul, Turkey, injuring at least 359 people.

Disasters

Ten people are killed in a mine collapse in Kabare Territory, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2023–2025 global coral bleaching event

The International Coral Reef Initiative announces that over 84% of the world's coral reefs are affected by a coral bleaching event since 2023, considered the most intense on record.