Ethiopia tragedy: Truck carrying overcrowded wedding guests plunges into river, 66 killed

Lemma Lagide, the medical director at Bona General Hospital in the southern Sidama region, reported that 64 people died at the scene, while two others passed away at the hospital. He added that patients requiring advanced critical care were transferred to a larger hospital in Hawassa.

'Stop, Stop, Stop': Close call as two planes nearly collide during takeoff at LA Airport | Video

A plane-spotting live stream captured the incident, including audio of an air traffic controller urgently instructing the Key Lime Air flight to "stop, stop, stop." The flight came to an immediate halt and resumed after a brief pause.

Indian-Origin 'Unsung Heroes' featured on King Charles' 2025 New Year Honours list | Check here

Among the 2025 Indian-origin Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBEs) include cardiologist Professor Sanjay Arya for services to black and minority ethnic doctors and healthcare in north-west England; Nandini Das, Professor of Early Modern Literature and Culture.

Elon Musk again sparks debate on H-1B visa programme, calls it 'broken' which needs quick reforms

Musk seemed to backtrack on his earlier statement in response to a post by an X user advocating for America to attract the world's "elite talent" but criticizing the current H-1B visa system as inadequate.

Who is Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse from Kerala facing death sentence in Yemen?

Yemen's Supreme Court had on November 13 last year dismissed the appeal of Nimisha Priya, who was working as a nurse in the west Asian country, against her death sentence.

US Embassy takeover: The 444-day Iran hostage crisis that overshadowed Jimmy Carter's presidency

The 1979 US Embassy takeover in Tehran may have ended after 444 days, but both America and Iran still remain captive to a crisis that began 45 years ago. All thanks to Jimmy Carter's sharp diplomacy.

Who are the only two survivors of South Korean plane crash?

The jet operated by Jeju Air had 181 passengers and crew. Of those, a total of 179 people perished in the crash and ensuing fire; only two crew members survived, officials said.

Indian student missing for past 21 days found dead in Scotland's Almond River

Santra Saju, 22, was last seen on CCTV at an Asda supermarket in Almondvale, Livingston, on the evening of December 6.

'War may sometimes be a necessary evil...': TOP 7 quotes by Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured humbling defeat after one tumultuous term and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died. He was 100 years old.

Pak­­istan Atomic Energy Commission gets licence to construct largest nuclear plant | KEY DETAILS

The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission applied for the license in April, submitting a Preliminary Safety Assessment Report and other documents covering design, operational safety, radiation protection, emergency preparedness, waste management, and nuclear security, according to the Dawn newspaper.

South Korea plane crash: Pilot sent out distress signal seconds before accident | SHOCKING Details

The pilot sent out a distress signal shortly before the plane overshot the end of the runway, officials said. Footage aired by South Korean television channels showed the plane skidding — and apparently without its landing gear deployed.

'Existential threat from Islamist forces': Bangladeshi Americans urge Trump to protect minorities

The group on Sunday urged Trump to secure the immediate release of monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, claiming he has been falsely imprisoned on sedition charges. They warned that Bangladesh risks sliding into radicalization, with potentially far-reaching impacts on South Asia and beyond.

'Carterpuri': Why a Haryana village was named after Jimmy Carter | READ interesting story

According to the Carter Centre, on January 3, 1978, Carter and then First Lady Rosalynn Carter travelled to the village of Daulatpur Nasirabad, an hour southwest of New Delhi. He was the third American president to visit India and the only one with a personal connection to the country.

Jimmy Carter: A peanut farmer-turned US President, dies | 7 unknown facts

Jimmy Carter: A man who drove America from Cold War pressures to 444-day hostage crisis in Iran

Businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, citizen of the world-- Carter forged a path that still challenges political assumptions and stands out among the 45 men who reached the nation’s highest office.

'Manmohan Singh tried very hard to establish peace with Pakistan, but...': Former deputy NSA | READ

During his tenure as prime minister, Manmohan Singh "tried very hard" to establish "some kind of peace" with Pakistan, but it didn't work, former deputy NSA and his then close aide Pankaj Saran said on Thursday. Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, died here on Thursday night at the age

Who was Abdul Rehman Makki and why was he blacklisted by UN?

Makki, the brother-in-law of JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, was handed six months imprisonment in terror financing in 2020 by an anti-terrorism court. Makki, deputy chief of JuD, had been keeping a low profile after being sentenced to terror financing.

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash UPDATE: Second black box found near Aktau accident site

Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball. Some of the videos posted on social media showed survivors dragging fellow passengers away from the wreckage.

Mumbai attacks mastermind and Hafiz Saeed's brother-in-law Abdul Rahman Makki dies in Pakistan

Makki, the brother-in-law of JuD chief Hafiz Saeed, was handed six months imprisonment in terror financing in 2020 by an anti-terrorism court. Makki, deputy chief of JuD, had been keeping a low profile after being sentenced in terror financing.

'India has lost a great man': From Putin to Macron, global tributes pour in for former PM Singh

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed heartfelt condolences on Dr. Manmohan Singh's passing, describing him as a "champion of the US-India strategic partnership."