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Delta jet overturns on landing at Toronto airport, injuring 18

A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down during landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, leaving 18 passengers injured. The accident occurred amid strong winds following a snowstorm. The CRJ900 aircraft, operated by Endeavor Air and carrying 80 people, crashed near the intersection of......

Child steals spotlight at White House press meet

Elon Musk's recent White House appearance on February 11, 2025, became a notable media event when his four-year-old son, X Æ A-12, created an unexpected spectacle during what was meant to be a formal press conference. The meeting, focused on initiatives from the Department of Government Efficiency......

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Key updates – Day 1,083

Military Developments A Russian drone attack on the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy injured a woman and damaged five houses, according to local officials. Another strike on a non-residential building in Kyiv triggered a fire, as confirmed by the capital’s mayor. Russia’s Defense Ministry......

Tragic air ambulance crash in Philadelphia claims six lives

An air ambulance carrying a child who had just finished treatment for a life-threatening illness, along with her mother and four other individuals, tragically crashed in a Philadelphia neighborhood. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, at around 6 pm on Friday, when the plane exploded into a......

Deadly midair collision near Washington, DC: Investigators recover black boxes

US investigators have recovered the black boxes from the American Airlines jet that collided with a US Army helicopter near Washington, DC, resulting in the tragic deaths of all 67 passengers. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed on Friday that both the flight data recorder and......

Tragic airplane crash claims lives of US and Russian figure skaters

A devastating aviation accident near Reagan Washington National Airport in Virginia has claimed the lives of several passengers, including members of the U.S. figure skating community and former Russian world champion skaters. The aircraft, a regional passenger plane operated by an American airline,......

Midair collision over Washington DC: Passenger plane and military helicopter crash into Potomac

A tragic midair collision occurred over Washington DC when a U.S. passenger plane carrying 64 people crashed into the icy waters of the Potomac River after colliding with a military helicopter engaged in a nighttime training exercise. The accident triggered a large-scale emergency response and led to......

Palestinian-American journalist detained and deported by Switzerland

Washington, DC – Palestinian-American journalist Ali Abunimah has confirmed his release and deportation by Swiss authorities following a three-day detention. Abunimah, known for his role as the executive director of a publication advocating Palestinian rights, suggested in a statement that his......

Elon Musk responds to allegations of ‘Nazi salute’ at inauguration

Billionaire Elon Musk has dismissed accusations that he performed a Nazi salute during a speech at a political inauguration. Musk, who has often voiced support for former US President Donald Trump, addressed the controversy following widespread reactions to his gesture at the Capital One Arena in Washington,......

Major Snowstorm Paralyzes US Air Travel, Forces Regional Shutdowns

Winter Storm Blair has wreaked havoc across the United States, causing widespread disruption to air travel and daily life in multiple regions. The severe weather event has impacted more than 10,300 flights, with 1,727 cancellations and 3,233 delays reported on Monday, according to flight tracking service......

Trump's Impact on Mike Johnson's Reelection as House Speaker Amid GOP Divisions

On January 3, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson secured reelection to the position by a narrow margin, showcasing the potential fractures within the Republican Party under President Donald Trump’s influence. Johnson’s victory in a roll-call vote, which lasted nearly two hours,......

Cybersecurity Breach in U.S. Treasury Department Attributed to China

A recent cybersecurity breach targeting the U.S. Treasury Department has raised significant concerns, as officials attribute the attack to Chinese state-sponsored hackers. The breach, described by the department as a “major incident,” involved unauthorized access to unclassified documents......

US Approves $86 Million Precision-Guided Bomb Sale to Morocco, Strengthening Strategic Alliance

Morocco is set to enhance its military capabilities following the US State Department's approval of an $86 million sale of precision-guided bombs, marking another significant development in the growing defense partnership between the two nations. The approved package includes 500 GBU-39B Small Diameter......