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Bird strike or mechanical glitch? Jeju Air crash prompts questions over exact cause
Seoul, Dec 29Various interpretations have emerged regarding the cause of the deadly airliner crash in South Korea's southwestern county of Muan on Sunday, with initial investigations poin...
Russia warns of 'decisive response' to US missile threats: Sergei Lavrov
Seoul, Dec 29The United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will face a "decisive response," including military-technical countermeasures, should they make new missi...
South Korea: 179 people dead, 2 rescued out of 181 aboard in plane crash in Muan
Seoul, December 29The South Korean authorities on Sunday confirmed that 179 people were killed and two people were rescued out of 181 aboard following a plane crash in South Korea's Muan regio...Documentary exposes CCP's recruitment tactics targeting Taiwan
Taipei, December 29A two-part documentary by Taiwanese influencers exposed the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) covert efforts to recruit island nation citizens and manipulate public opinion, Ta...'Gulf Bridges' programme concludes first edition
Sharjah, December 29The "Gulf Bridges - the Gulf Youth Leadership Programme," organised by Sharjah Youth and Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah, both affiliated with the Rubu' Qarn Foundat...Australian PM announces disaster payments for communities affected by major bushfire
Seoul, Dec 29Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced emergency disaster payments for people affected by a major bushfire in the country's southeast.176 passengers confirmed dead in South Korea's plane crash
Seoul, Dec 29A passenger jet carrying 181 people belly-landed and exploded at an airport in South Korea's southwestern county of Muan on Sunday, leaving 176 people dead and three others m...Peru closes 91 ports amid massive waves
Lima, December 29Massive waves of up to 13 feet (four metres) are pummeling the coasts of Peru, leaving scores of ports closed on Saturday, authorities said.Emirates Council for Rural Development announces local festivals
Abu Dhabi, December 29The Emirates Council for Rural Development has unveiled plans for a series of local festivals that will be held in Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, and Fujairah.North Korea unveils toughest strategy against US citing 'threats' from US-Japan-South Korea alliance
Seoul, December 29Claiming that military ties among South Korea, the US, and Japan have evolved into a "nuclear military bloc for aggression," North Korea announced its "toughest&quo...US sees surging worker strikes in 2024
Seoul, Dec 29The United States experienced surging labour strikes in 2024, with workers across various sectors staging protests over issues ranging from wages to working conditions.Tibetan Parliament-in-exile publishes resolution of solidarity amid ongoing repression in Tibet
Dharamshala, December 29The Tibetan Parliament-in-exile passed a resolution expressing unwavering solidarity with Tibetans enduring severe repression under Chinese rule.I take full responsibility: Jeju Air CEO following plane crash in South Korea
Seoul, December 29Following the crash of a passenger jet carrying 181 people, which burst into flames after skidding off the runway and striking a wall at an airport in South Korea's Muan Coun...Deadly plane crash: Boeing in contact with Jeju Air
Seoul, Dec 29US aviation giant Boeing said on Sunday it is currently "in contact" with Jeju Air Co. following the deadly crash of one of the airline's Boeing 737-800 aircraft in...South Korea plane crash: Eyewitnesses report sparks in engine, bird strike; death toll mounts to 127
Seoul, Dec 29Witnesses to a deadly plane crash in South Korea's southwestern county of Muan on Sunday reported seeing flames in the jet's engine and hearing explosions as authorities...South Korea plane crash: 179 dead, two rescued
Seoul, Dec 29A passenger jet carrying 181 people erupted in flames after going off the runway and hitting a wall at an airport in South Korea's southwestern county of Muan on Sunday, like...Japan's average temperature in 2024 set to hit record high
Tokyo, Dec 29Japan's average temperature in 2024 is likely to hit a record high for the second consecutive year, local media reported.South Korea plane crash: Death toll mounts to 47
Seoul, Dec 29At least 47 passengers lost their lives when a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 carrying more than 170 people caught fire upon landing at Muan Airport in southern South Korea on Sunday, au...
Trump says he's 'believer in H-1B' visas; quashes opposition to programme
New York, Dec 29President-elect Donald Trump has declared that he is a "believer in H-1B" visas, quashing the opposition to the programme for qualified professionals to work in the US t...28 dead as plane crash-lands at South Korean airport
Seoul, Dec 29At least 28 passengers died after a plane carrying more than 170 people, caught fire on landing at the airport in southern South Korean city of Muan on Sunday, the emergency offic...South Korea: Death toll from plane crash rises to 62; officials suspect 'bird strike'
Seoul, December 29The death toll from Sunday's passenger jet crash in South Korea's Muan County has jumped to 62, after the aircraft carrying 181 people veered off the runway and erupted ...I've always been in favour...: Donald Trump affirms support for great H-1B visa programme
Washington DC, December 29In a major shift from his earlier stance, US-President elect Donald Trump has expressed his support for the H-1B visa programme and acknowledged frequently using it for his own pr...INS Tushil strengthens India-Morocco maritime ties with port call in Casablanca
Casablanca, December 29Indian warship INS Tushil, on its maiden operational deployment, made a port call at Casablanca, Morocco, on December 27.'Alarming' rise in climate disasters in Brazil: Study
Brasilia, December 29Brazil has seen a dramatic rise of climate disasters in recent years, compared to two previous decades, a new study says.UAE industrial sector: Cornerstone of sustainable economic growth
Abu Dhabi, December 28The UAE's industry and advanced technology sector continues to achieve exceptional qualitative leaps, supported by a robust, sustainable infrastructure, flexible legislation,...
Putin apologises to Azerbaijan's Aliyev for 'tragic' plane crash
Moscow, Dec 28Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday offered his apologies to his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev that the incident with the AZAL airliner occurred in Russia’s airspa...
Air Arabia launches first flight between Ras Al Khaimah, Moscow
Ras Al-Khaimah, December 28Air Arabia has officially launched its first direct flight between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Moscow Domodedovo International Airport.Public finance of GCC countries witnessed significant financial surplus in 2022, 2023: GCC-Stat
Muscat, December 28The data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicate that the financial risks of the GCC countries will be ...AQU celebrates graduation of eighth batch of students
Sharjah, December 28Al Qasimia University (AQU), under the patronage of Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, celebrated the graduation of its eighth batch of st...Indonesia provides emergency assistance to earthquake-hit Vanuatu
Jakarta, Dec 28The Indonesian government has provided emergency assistance to quake-stricken Vanuatu to help the nation carry out emergency relief efforts following the 7.3-magnitude quake on De...
Wildfire destroys 1,400 hectares of national park in Argentina
Buenos Aires, Dec 28A wildfire has destroyed around 1,450 hectares of the iconic Nahuel Huapi National Park in the southern Argentine province of Rio Negro, as per local authorities.
Over one third Americans take on debt in holiday spending: Survey
New York, Dec 28As much as 36 per cent of Americans took on holiday debt this holiday season, up from 34 per cent a year ago, according to the latest holiday debt survey of LendingTree, the natio...Mauritius flag to be flown at half mast today as mark of respect to former PM Manmohan Singh
Port Louis, December 28Mauritius flag will be flown at half mast on all government buildings until sunset on Saturday as a mark of respect to India's former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Mauritius...Saudi Arabia allocates 500 million USD to support Yemeni government
Aden, Dec 28Saudi Arabia has allocated 500 million to the Yemeni government to cover state employees' salaries and other expenses, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak said.Sudan starts to resume train operation after hiatus due to war
Khartoum, Dec 28Sudan has resumed the operation of the train linking Port Sudan in the eastern Red Sea State with Atbara in the northern River Nile State, following a hiatus due to the ongoing ci...Slovakia threatens to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine
Bratislava, Dec 28Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that his government may stop electricity supplies to Ukraine following the anticipated end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on January...
2025 climate forecast warns of wildfire danger in dry winter season in US
New York, Dec 28Wildfires may be in the news again this winter across the southern tier of the United States as drought persists and expands across the region.INS Sarvekshak arrives at Port Louis for joint hydrographic survey with Mauritius
New Delhi, December 28INS Sarvekshak, the Indian Navy's hydrographic survey ship, arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, on December 26, 2024, to undertake a joint hydrographic survey, an official pres...Jaishankar meets Trump's NSA pick Michael Waltz; discusses India-US partnership, global issues
Washington, DC, December 28External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with the next US National Security Advisor, Michael Waltz on Friday evening (local time) during his visit to the United State...Indian Army contingent departs for Nepal to participate in exercise Surya Kiran
New Delhi, December 28Indian Army contingent comprising more than 300 personnel departed for Nepal today to participate in India-Nepal joint military exercise Surya Kiran, set to be held in Saljhandi f...