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12/26/2024 11:35:45 pm

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BREAKING: 47 Dead, 11 injured in Taiwan Plane Crash

Taiwanese authorities have confirmed 47 people are dead while 11 were injured in Taiwan after a passenger plane crashed in Penghu island on Wednesday night, just outside the Magong airport, Taiwan news agency reported.

‘Air Restriction’ Cancels Over 200 Flights in China, More Expected

More than 400 flights have been cancelled in China mid-July, half of them recorded in eastern China airports this week alone due to "air traffic restrictions" that is expected to last until next month.

Tennessee Man who Threatened to Kill Obama, Other Officials Arrested

U.S. authorities have arrested a Tennessee man who allegedly threatened to kill President Barack Obama and other officials through voicemails this month. He will appear in court on Thursday next week.

U.S. Airlines Stop Flying Over Israel As Conflict Intensifies

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a NOTAM on Tuesday ordering U.S. airlines to temporary refrain from flying through Israel's main airport due to security concerns.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17

MH17: Grieving Dutch Dad to Putin: 'Hope You're Proud of Murder..."

A Dutch father whose only daughter died in the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 incident along with 297 others cries for justice, blaming Russian President Vladimir Putin "for murdering my loved and only child."

Filipino Beheaded in Libya; 47 Others Killed in Militia Conflict

A Filipino worker was beheaded by militia in Benghazi, Libya, in the first reported incident of decapitation in the Arab country struggling to prevent armed groups from spilling violence.

Typhoon ‘Rammasun’ Claims 33 Lives, Affects Millions in China

China has suffered massive losses due to typhoon "Rammasun", which claimed at least 33 people and affected the lives of millions of Tuesday, authorities said.

Israeli offensive

Israel-Hamas War Death Toll Reaches 434, Israeli Soldier Abducted

Israel's offensive in Gaza strip has killed over 400 people as of Monday, the highest casualty of Hamas-Israel war with 18 Israeli soldiers dead, authorities said.

Nuke talks

Iran Complies with Interim Deal to Eliminate Uranium Stockpiles

Iran has lived up to its promise of eliminating its stockpile of enriched uranium gas as agreed by an interim deal with world powers negotiating with its nuclear program, United Nations nuclear watchdog said.

Nuke talks

World Powers, Iran Extend Deadline As Nuclear Talks Failed

World powers negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program have conceded it will not come up with an agreement until Sunday, extending its July 20 deadline for another four months to settle the decade-long nuclear dispute.

Israel Uncovers 'Terror Tunnels,' Rocket Arsenal in Gaza Strip Invasion; Death Toll Reaches 190

Israel is making advances in its ground invasion of Gaza Strip, uncovering several "terror tunnels" and destroying rocket arsenal of Hamas militants since it started its large-scale operation on Friday.

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17

UN, World Leaders Call for Swift Probe on Downed MH17 Plane

World powerful leaders and the United Nations (UN) have called for immediate investigation into the downing of a Malaysian airlines on Thursday that killed all of its 298 passengers and crews onboard over eastern Ukraine.

Thailand’s Ousted Shinawatra Vows to Face Corruption Charges

Thailand's former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra vowed to face charges hurled against her over issues of corruption, which she said was hastily executed.

Bashar al-Assad

Syria’s Assad Gets New Seven-Year Term to Combat ‘Terrorism’

President Bashar al-Assad has been sworn in for another seven-year term as head of Syria amid the continuing violence in the Arab country.

Israel Begins Ground Invasion In Gaza Strip

Israel has intensified its offensive against Hamas militants, starting its ground operation n Gaza strip late Thursday shortly after the agreed five-hour ceasefire ended.

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