The Arakan Army claims to have sunk three junta ships travelling on the Kaladan River in Rakhine State, Myanmar, resulting in up to 900 deaths. The sinking is one of the largest losses in the navy's history.
S&P 500
-0.03%
$5,980
BTC
+0.61%
$104,692
OIL (WTI)
+0.41%
$75
February 13, 2024 (Tuesday)
0.8 minutes to read
Armed conflicts and attacks
Four Armenian soldiers are killed and many others are injured by Azerbaijani troops near the Armenian village of Nerkin Hand.
Disasters and accidents
Around ten people are believed to be trapped underground after a landslide near the Çöpler mine in İliç, Turkey. A rescue operation is ongoing.
Law and crime
Five people are killed and four others are critically injured in a drive-by shooting in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.
Politics and elections
In the U.S., Democrat Tom Suozzi wins the special election in his former seat which was vacated following the expulsion of Republican George Santos.
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is reportedly placed on the Russian Interior Ministry's register of wanted people due to the country's removal of Soviet war memorials, making Kallas the first known government leader to be added to a wanted list by Russian authorities.
The United States House of Representatives votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a 214–213 vote with three House Republicans voting "no" alongside all House Democrats.
Get the app
