World News: Oil tanker, cargo ship collide off UK coast

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Off the east coast of England an oil tanker and a cargo ship have collided, leading to fires and environmental concerns due to leaking fuel.

On Monday, the U.S.-flagged oil tanker Stena Immaculate and the Portuguese-flagged cargo vessel Solong collided in the North Sea near the Humber Estuary.

The Stena Immaculate, anchored at the time and carrying jet fuel for the U.S. military, suffered ruptured cargo tanks after the collision, resulting in explosions and a subsequent fire.

The Solong, reportedly transporting sodium cyanide, also caught fire.

Emergency response teams rescued 36 individuals from both vessels. One person was taken to the hospital and one person is reportedly missing.

Experts are currently assessing the environmental impact of the collision, noting that while the leaking jet fuel evaporates more quickly than crude oil, the potential release of sodium cyanide presents additional risks.

Greenland is set to hold its parliamentary election on Tuesday local time, attracting significant international attention due to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, regarding his interest in acquiring the world's largest island.

Greenland's electorate will vote to fill all 31 seats in the parliament on Tuesday.

Approximately 40,500 of Greenland's 57,000 residents are eligible to vote, and some Greenlanders cast early ballots on Monday.

The election's central issue is whether it should pursue independence from Denmark, as the island remains a self-governing territory of the country.

Recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, proposing that Greenland could join the United States, have intensified this debate.

The election's outcome is unpredictable, with Greenlanders emphasizing their right to self-determination amid external pressures.

In Guatemala, the country's Volcano of Fire, located 53 kilometers from the capital Guatemala City, erupted on Sunday night local time, prompting authorities to evacuate almost 300 families and caution that an additional 30,000 residents could be at risk.

The 3,763-meter volcano, among Central America's most active, expelled gas and ash high into the atmosphere, leading to the closure of nearby schools and a major roadway connecting local communities.

Emergency services are on high alert and are closely monitoring the situation.

An eruption in 2018 killed over 190 people and left approximately 230 missing.

In India's northern city of Varanasi, a major Hindu pilgrimage town, people celebrated 'Holi,' the festival of colors that signifies the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.

The devotees, drenched in colored powder, enjoyed cultural performances as they immersed themselves in the festival spirit at a temple for Hindus.

Festivities of Holi reach their peak on March 13 and 14.

Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.