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What could have caused Air India plane to crash in 30 seconds?
What could have caused Air India plane to crash in 30 second...
What exactly happened to Flight AI171 between Ahmedabad and London Gatwick on Thursday afternoon will only be revealed by a detailed investigation, but the moments after take-off can be the most challenging in aviation.
6 days ago
International
Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine
Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Uk...
The Sumy regional military administration said seven other people were injured in the town of Bilopillia on Saturday morning as the minibus travelled to the regional capital Sumy, close to Russia's border.
May 17, 2025
WORLD
Israel approves extension of Gaza ceasefire
Israel approves extension of Gaza ceasefire
The Israeli government has approved a temporary extension of the Gaza ceasefire for the next six weeks, covering the Muslim Ramadan and Jewish Passover periods.
Mar 02, 2025
WORLD
Canada to cut number of temporary foreign workers
Canada to cut number of temporary foreign workers
TORONTO, Aug 27: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he plans to lower the number of low-wage, temporary foreign workers and permanent residents being let into Canada.
Aug 27, 2024
SOCIETY
WHO declares mpox global health emergency
WHO declares mpox global health emergency
LONDON, Aug 15: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
Aug 15, 2024
WORLD
Kamala Harris formally chosen as Democratic nominee
Kamala Harris formally chosen as Democratic nominee
WASHINGTON, Aug 3: US Vice-President Kamala Harris has passed the threshold to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination in a vote of party delegates.
Aug 03, 2024
WORLD
Biden says he will not reduce son's sentence
Biden says he will not reduce son's sentence
WASHINGTON, June 14: President Joe Biden has said he would not use his power to reduce any prison sentence handed down to his son, a day after the White House declined to comment on the possibility.
Jun 14, 2024
WORLD
Iran declares five days of mourning for president
Iran declares five days of mourning for president
IRAN, May 21: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has announced five days of mourning following the death of the country's President, Ebrahim Raisi.
May 21, 2024
WORLD
Slovakia PM Robert Fico in stable but serious condition after shooting, doctors say
Slovakia PM Robert Fico in stable but serious condition afte...
BRATISLAVA, May 16: Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a stable but serious condition after being shot several times on Wednesday, according to doctors.
May 16, 2024
WORLD
Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells
Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells
LONDON, March 21: Scientists say they have successfully eliminated HIV from infected cells, using Nobel Prize-winning Crispr gene-editing technology.
Mar 21, 2024