A plane veered off the runway at Muan International Airport in South Korea, striking a concrete barrier and resulting in 179 fatalities, according to the Associated Press, citing South Korea’s National Fire Agency (NFA). Yonhap News Agency attributed the catastrophic accident, one of the worst air disasters in the nation’s history, to a landing gear […]
According to Yonhap news agency, a plane veered off the runway at Muan County airport in South Jeolla Province, South Korea, impacting a perimeter fence. At least 23 passengers perished in the accident. The news agency reported that malfunctioning landing gear caused the crash. The Boeing 737-800, operated by South Korean budget airline Jeju Air, […]
A South Korean plane veered off the runway upon landing, colliding with a concrete barrier and resulting in at least 177 fatalities, according to the Associated Press, citing the National Fire Agency (NFA). Yonhap News Agency attributed this devastating crash, among the worst in the nation’s history, to a landing gear malfunction. The Boeing 737-800, […]
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced Saturday the discovery and destruction of a Hezbollah-controlled tunnel in southern Lebanon. Extending over 300 feet, the tunnel, used by Hezbollah’s Radwan Forces, served as a terrorist hideout. During operations aimed at preventing Hezbollah from acquiring weapons, the IDF uncovered the tunnel. These operations follow over a year of […]
Survivors and crew of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day reported hearing loud bangs before the aircraft went down in flames, fueling speculation of a Russian anti-aircraft missile strike. The Embraer 190, en route from Azerbaijan to Russia, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, after diverting from an area where Moscow frequently […]
Authorities have concluded their search for a cruise passenger who fell overboard. A cruise line representative confirmed to Digital that a 51-year-old man went overboard from the Norwegian Epic late Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. while the Norwegian Epic was traveling from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, to Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas. […]
China has reportedly completed the first flight of its next-generation sixth-generation fighter jet, a major achievement in aviation technology. Social media footage shows the previously unknown aircraft undergoing a daytime test flight, accompanied by a Chengdu J-20S two-seat fighter jet acting as an observer. The aircraft were seen flying over Chengdu, Sichuan province, on December […]
Following a crash of a Baku-to-Grozny flight, Azerbaijan Airlines has temporarily halted flights to ten Russian airports. The airline attributes the Embraer 190 crash (flight J2-8243) to external physical and technical interference, citing preliminary investigation findings and safety concerns. This suspension, effective December 28th, aligns with the Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation Authority’s directives and will […]
China launched its largest warship to date, the Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan, expanding its already substantial naval fleet. The vessel was christened at a ceremony on Friday. With a 40,000-ton displacement, the Sichuan is among the world’s largest amphibious assault ships, featuring a dual-island superstructure and a full-length flight deck, according to a […]
The opposition-dominated National Assembly impeached acting President Han Duck-soo on Friday, despite strong opposition from the ruling party, intensifying the political crisis sparked by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial declaration of martial law and subsequent impeachment. Han’s impeachment suspends his presidential powers and duties pending a Constitutional Court decision on his removal or reinstatement. The […]
JERUSALEM—According to a leading expert, the combination of President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated reinstatement of maximum pressure tactics and Iran’s persistent natural gas shortage could be the decisive factor in overthrowing what is widely considered the world’s most significant state sponsor of terrorism. “This gas shortage in Iran is extremely significant, highlighting the regime’s increasing vulnerabilities […]
According to Reuters, a report suggests a Russian air defense system downed an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, resulting in 38 fatalities. The report, citing four Azerbaijani investigative sources, indicates the plane was hit by a Russian Pantsir-S system and its communications disrupted by electronic warfare near Grozny. A source stated to Reuters […]
According to the Israeli military, a series of airstrikes on Thursday targeted Sana’a International Airport and other sites in the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the strikes focused on military infrastructure utilized by the Houthis for terrorist activities. “The Houthi terrorist regime has repeatedly attacked Israel and its citizens, employing […]
Kai Höss, pastor at Stuttgart’s Bible Church, delivers sermons on salvation and forgiveness. His congregation includes the English-speaking international community and U.S. military personnel. He is the grandson of Rudolf Höss, the Auschwitz commandant responsible for the deaths of approximately 1.1 million people, mostly Jews. Höss discussed contemporary antisemitism and his faith’s reconciliation with his […]
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy strongly condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin for the Christmas Day attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Zelenskyy described the attacks as inhumane, but insisted they wouldn’t spoil the Christmas spirit. “Putin deliberately targeted Christmas with this attack. What could be more cruel? Over 70 missiles, including ballistic ones, and more […]
Reports indicate that dozens of passengers are feared dead following a crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight near the Caspian Sea on Wednesday. Kazakh authorities reported that the Embraer 190 jet, carrying 62 passengers and five crew members on a flight from Azerbaijan to Russia (flight J2-8243), had deviated significantly from its planned route before […]
In his annual Christmas Day address, Pope Francis delivered his “Urbi et Orbi” message from the Vatican, calling for global peace and an end to conflicts worldwide. The pontiff directly addressed the ongoing war in Ukraine, urging the international community to find the courage to pursue negotiations. Speaking from St. Peter’s Basilica to a large […]
A U.S. citizen originally from Russia has received a 15-year prison sentence in Russia on espionage charges, adding to a prior conviction. Russian news outlets reported that Eugene Spector, born and raised in Leningrad before becoming a U.S. citizen, received this additional sentence. Espionage charges against Spector were filed in August of the previous year; […]
In a Christmas Eve video message posted on X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended holiday greetings to Christians globally, expressing gratitude for their unwavering support amidst Israel’s ongoing conflicts with terrorist organizations. “To my Christian friends, as you celebrate Christmas with loved ones, I offer the Christian community in Israel and worldwide blessings of […]
TEL AVIV – With ongoing negotiations for a prisoner exchange and ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and a largely stable truce with Hezbollah in Lebanon, former Israeli officials suggest Israel could allocate more military resources to curb the Houthi leadership in Yemen. Retired Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin, former head of Israeli Military Intelligence, […]