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Catastrophic South Korea Plane Crash Claims 174 Lives Amid Bird Strike Suspicions

A tragic aviation disaster unfolded at Muan International Airport, South Korea, as a Boeing 737-800 carrying 181 people skidded off the runway and burst into flames. The crash claimed the lives of 174 individuals, leaving only two crew members rescued alive, while five others are unaccounted for and......

UN Health Chief Caught in Yemen Airport Strike, Exposing Regional Tensions

A series of Israeli military strikes hit multiple locations across Yemen on Thursday, including Sanaa International Airport where World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was preparing to depart, according to Reuters. The attacks resulted in six fatalities and left 40 people......

Tragic Mediterranean Crossing Claims 70 Lives as Migration Crisis Intensifies

In a devastating maritime incident off the Moroccan coast, approximately 70 migrants, including 25 Malian nationals, went missing after their vessel sank on December 19. The boat, carrying around 80 people attempting to reach Spanish territory, encountered difficulties during its journey, with only eleven......

Maritime Drama Unfolds: French Coast Guard's Christmas Day Channel Rescue Saves 107 Lives

In a series of dramatic rescue operations on Christmas Day, French maritime authorities successfully saved 107 migrants attempting the perilous journey across the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom. The day-long effort encompassed 12 separate rescue missions along France's northern......

Tragic Milestone: Over 10,400 Migrants Lost at Sea En Route to Spain in 2024

In a devastating development that underscores the ongoing migration crisis, more than 10,400 migrants perished or vanished while attempting to reach Spanish shores in 2024, according to a recent report by Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras. The toll includes over 1,500 teenagers, marking this year as the......

Close Call: WHO Chief Narrowly Escapes Israeli Airstrike on Yemen Airport

On Thursday, a wave of Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s primary airport, just moments before the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was about to board a flight there. The attack on Sanaa International Airport, located in the Houthi-controlled capital,......

Russian Missile Involvement Alleged in Azerbaijan Air Crash

Azerbaijan’s preliminary investigation into a recent airliner crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan, has reportedly identified a Russian missile as the cause. The incident, involving Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432, resulted in the deaths of 38 people and injuries to 29 others. The aircraft was en route......

Port Closure in Tarifa Due to Severe Winds; A Safety Measure Amid Storm

The port of Tarifa, located at the southern tip of Spain, has been temporarily closed due to severe winds caused by a "Levante" storm sweeping through the Strait of Gibraltar. This decision was made by the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras to ensure the safety of both passengers and staff.......

Winter Transfer Window Announced for Moroccan Professional Football

The National League of Professional Football (LNFP) has set the dates for the upcoming winter transfer window, which will run from Wednesday, January 15, to Friday, January 31, 2025. This decision, taken during a meeting held on Wednesday by the league's governing committee, highlights its commitment......

Three Tunisians Arrested in Connection with Attempted Murder in Italy

On December 19, Italian authorities arrested three individuals—two of whom were minors—in connection with the attempted murder of a 31-year-old Moroccan man in the city of Perugia. The suspects, all nationals of Tunisia, were captured on surveillance footage assaulting the victim in the Fontevivo......

Tragic Loss: Five Journalists Killed in Israeli Strike Near Gaza Hospital

In a devastating incident in central Gaza, five journalists were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit their broadcasting van near al-Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp. The journalists, who were covering events in the area, were from the Al-Quds Today channel. The strike took place early Thursday......

The Legacy of Desi Bouterse: Dictator, President, and Fugitive

Desi Bouterse, the former dictator and elected president of Suriname, has passed away at the age of 79. Bouterse, who led the country through a tumultuous history, died on Tuesday, with his death confirmed by the government on Wednesday. Bouterse’s political career began in 1980 when he staged......

Global Community Mourns Azerbaijan Airline Tragedy as Investigation Begins

A passenger aircraft operated by Azerbaijan Airlines crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, resulting in 38 fatalities and 32 survivors. The plane, carrying 62 passengers and five crew members, made an emergency landing approximately three kilometers from Aktau while en route from Baku to Grozny in Russia's......