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The Dominican Republic is a North American country located on the island of Hispaniola in the Greater Antilles of the Caribbean Sea in the North Atlantic Ocean. It shares a maritime border with Puerto Rico to the east and a land border with Haiti to the west, occupying the eastern five-eighths of Hispaniola which, along with Saint Martin, is one of only two islands in the Caribbean shared by two sovereign states. In the Antilles, the country is the second-largest nation by area after Cuba at 48,671 square kilometers (18,792 sq mi) and second-largest by population after Haiti with approximately 11.4 million people in 2024, of whom 3.6 million reside in the metropolitan area of Santo Domingo, the capital city.

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Dominican Republic’s Jet Set Club Collapse: 222 Dead, Families Beg for Closure \| Inside the Tragedy A catastrophic roof collapse at Santo Domingo’s legendary Jet Set nightclub has left the Dominican Republic in mourning. With 222 confirmed dead and over 200 injured, the nation reels from its.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published 1 week ago

Jet Set Club Collapse Kills 184 During Merengue Concert, Nation Mourns Tragic Disaster \| WATCH A catastrophic roof collapse at the iconic Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, claimed at least 184 lives and injured over 200 during a packed merengue concert. The venue, a symbol.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:09Published 1 week ago

Emergency officials scramble to identify 184 victims of Dominican nightclub roof collapse Emergency officials scramble to identify 184 victims of Dominican nightclub roof collapse The Jet Set club in Santo Domingo, which has operated for nearly five decades, was packed with musicians,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:06Published 1 week ago

113 Killed In Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse \| Shocking List of Dead Celebrities Out A tragic night in Santo Domingo turned deadly as the iconic Jet Set nightclub collapsed during a packed event, killing 113 people. Among the victims were ex-MLB star Octavio Dotel, Monte Cristi.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published 2 weeks ago

Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic leaves at least 98 dead Nightclub roof collapse in Dominican Republic leaves at least 98 dead Nearly 100 people have died after the roof of a nightclub collapsed during a concert in Santo Domingo, the capital of the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse Kills 79, Over 160 Injured in Tragic Concert Disaster At least 79 people were killed and over 160 injured when the roof of Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a merengue concert. Among the victims were notable figures including MLB stars.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published 2 weeks ago

Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills at least 98 Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills at least 98 It is not yet known what caused the incident at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo early on Tuesday. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:11Published 2 weeks ago

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Number of dead in nightclub roof collapse disaster rises to 225 The number of people who have died after a nightclub roof collapsed in the capital of the Dominican Republic has risen to 225. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
New Video Shows Guard Giving a Warning Before Nightclub Roof Collapse A security guard tried to give a heads up to the band playing onstage right before the roof collapsed at the Dominican Republic nightclub that killed 221 people. New video surfaced showing the moments.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
Octavio Dotel's Family Reveals Funeral Plans Former MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel will be laid to rest on Thursday ... after he tragically died in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday. The former World Series champion was of the 100-plus people who.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago

Dominican Republic Nightclub Tragedy Death Toll Rises to 113 The death toll from the nightclub rooftop collapse tragedy in the Dominican Republic is on the rise ... with more than 100 people now reported dead. General Juan Manuel Méndez -- director of the.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
MLB Teams Pay Tribute to Octavio Dotel Following Tragic Death The New York Mets paid tribute to former player Octavio Dotel on Tuesday ... hours after a nightclub roof collapsed and killed the World Series champion in the Dominican Republic. Prior to the team's.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapses, Killing 18, Caught on Camera Tragedy hit hard in the Dominican Republic when a nightclub roof came crashing down on partygoers -- leaving 18 dead and more than 120 injured in the chaos. The terrifying moment was caught on camera.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago

At least 27 dead after roof collapses at Dominican Republic nightclub At least 27 people are dead after the roof collapsed at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic, authorities said. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Ex-MLB Star Octavio Dotel Rescued From Rubble After Nightclub Roof Collapses 7:23 AM PT -- Octavio Dotel has been rescued from the rubble ... MLB insider Héctor Gómez reported Tuesday morning. Former MLB star relief pitcher Octavio Dotel was inside a Dominican Republic.. TMZ.com - Published 2 weeks ago
Joshua Riibe Detained in Puerto Rico After Release From Dominican Republic Joshua Riibe -- the college student who was declared a person of interest in the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki -- was detained in Puerto Rico after he was cleared.. TMZ.com - Published on March 20, 2025
Person of Interest in Sudiksha Konanki's Disappearance Free to Leave the DR The person of interest in the case of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki is free to leave the Dominican Republic and return home. A judge ruled Tuesday that Joshua Riibe, the.. TMZ.com - Published on March 19, 2025

Sudiksha Konanki's Parents Reportedly Make Request To Declare Her Dead The parents of the University of Pittsburgh student who disappeared in the Dominican Republic are reportedly asking the authorities to declare their daughter dead. Sudiksha Konanki's parents made the.. TMZ.com - Published on March 18, 2025
Parents of missing US student 'ask police to declare her dead' The parents of a US student missing in the Dominican Republic for nearly two weeks have reportedly asked police on the island to declare her dead. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2025
Missing University of Pittsburgh Student's Clothes Found on Beach The clothing belonging to the missing University of Pittsburgh college student was reportedly located at the beach where she went missing over a week ago. Local news reports in the Dominican Republic.. TMZ.com - Published on March 16, 2025	Person of Interest Named in Case of Missing Student Sudiksha Konanki The desperate search for missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican Republic is ongoing -- and now, authorities in Virginia have zeroed-in on a person of interest... TMZ.com - Published on March 12, 2025
20-Year-Old College Student Disappears During Spring Break in the Dominican Republic A University of Pittsburgh student went missing during her Spring Break trip to the Dominican Republic ... and, authorities say she was last seen strolling on the beach. Sudiksha Konanki -- a.. TMZ.com - Published on March 9, 2025	Dominican Actress Massiel Taveras Says Kamala's Celeb Support Meant Nothing Actress and former Miss Dominican Republic Massiel Taveras has a lot to say about the 2024 presidential election outcome -- and she’s letting TMZ know she’s thrilled with the results. Catch the.. TMZ.com - Published on November 8, 2024
Live Women's U17 World Cup semi-final - Spain v England Spain face England in the semi-final at Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium, Dominican Republic. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2024	Marc Anthony's Dominican Republic House Catches Fire, Caught on Video Marc Anthony's house in the Dominican Republic went up in flames Thursday ... burning up part of the building -- and a local TV crew caught it all on camera. The singer-songwriter's villa burst into.. TMZ.com - Published on August 8, 2024
Ex-MLB Pitcher Reyes Moronta Dead At 31, Reportedly Killed In 4-Wheeler Crash Ex-Major League Baseball pitcher Reyes Moronta has died at just 31 years old ... with local reports stating he was killed in an ATV accident in the Dominican Republic. The Mexican Baseball League and.. TMZ.com - Published on July 29, 2024	Wander Franco Formally Charged With Sexual Abuse Against A Minor Tampa Bay Rays star shortstop Wander Franco has been formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor in the Dominican Republic ... for a relationship he allegedly had with a.. TMZ.com - Published on July 10, 2024
Dominican Republic Man's Hand Cut Off in Machete Fight, Picks It Up After Two men got into an old-school sword duel down in the Dominican Republic ... and one poor guy lost a hand in the vicious fight, video taken by eyewitnesses shows. The crazy battle went down Tuesday in.. TMZ.com - Published on May 16, 2024	Tekashi 6ix9ine Arrested in Dominican Republic For Domestic Violence Tekashi 6ix9ine has found himself in a familiar place – behind bars – after getting arrested on a warrant in the Dominican Republic, TMZ has confirmed. The New York-born rapper was taken into.. TMZ.com - Published on January 18, 2024
Tekashi 6ix9ine's Girlfriend Arrested For Felony Charge, Appears to Hit Him on Camera Tekashi 6ix9ine's girlfriend got arrested on a felony charge after video appeared to show her smacking him with a 2x4 multiple times, and damaging his Bentley. Dominican rapper Yailin La Más Viral was.. TMZ.com - Published on December 15, 2023	Ray Liotta Cause Of Death Revealed, Acute Heart Failure & Respiratory Issues Ray Liotta's cause of death has been released ... officials in the Dominican Republic found heart and respiratory system issues caused last year's tragic passing. According to docs, obtained by TMZ,.. TMZ.com - Published on May 8, 2023
EAM Jaishankar meets his counterpart from Surinam External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met his counterpart from Surinam Albert Ramdin here in Guyana's capital and discussed development partnership, cultural cooperation, security and.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 21, 2023	EAM Jaishankar discusses Sudan situation with UN chief Guterres, pitches for 'successful diplomacy' for early ceasefire Jaishankar is headed on a nine-day trip to Guyana, Panama, Colombia and the Dominican Republic beginning on Friday, his first visit as the external affairs minister to these Latin American countries.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 20, 2023
First PGA Tour win for Wallace in Dominican Republic England's Matt Wallace wins the Corales Puntacana Championship as birdies on four of his last six holes give him a one-shot victory. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2023