Furious Dispute Over What Caused Air India Flight 171 Crash
A year after Air India flight 171 crashed near Ahmedabad, killing 260 people, the official investigation has sparked a furious dispute over its integrity and credibility.
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Afghanistan says Pakistan air raids killed 13 people, including children
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan’s military of killing at least 13 people, including 11 children, in air attacks on the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika, according to Al Jazeera.
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Taps Into UFO Fascination
Steven Spielberg’s 'Disclosure Day' has topped advance ticket sales in South Korea and is positioned as a culmination of his lifelong fascination with UFOs and the unknown.
Six Countries Sanction Settler Violence Enablers in West Bank
The UK, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, and Norway have imposed coordinated sanctions targeting networks involved in settler violence against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, according to multiple statements.
Man accused of killing mother-in-law with poison-laced satay
An Indonesian man has been arrested for allegedly killing his mother-in-law using satay laced with rat poison, according to police reports.
Kim, Xi Express Hopes for Greater China-North Korea Ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged to deepen cooperation during a summit in Pyongyang, marking Xi's first visit to North Korea in seven years. According to the Washington Times, the leaders emphasized strengthening trade, agriculture, and technology ties.
19 Dead After 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines
At least 19 people were killed and thousands displaced after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines, according to officials. The quake, centered near General Santos, caused building collapses and landslides.
Asia Tech Stocks Plunge 9% Amid Middle East Tensions
South Korea's Kospi index plunged nearly 9% Monday, triggering a 20-minute trading halt as tech stocks reeled from renewed Middle East attacks, according to the BBC.
Global Earthquake Activity: 7.8 Magnitude Quake in Indonesia Sparks Tsunami Alert
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the southern Philippines, triggering a tsunami alert in Japan, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?
Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea this week is likely less about friendship and more about leverage, according to BBC sources. The two countries have a historically close relationship, but recent years have seen growing tensions.
Ragas and Symphonies: Indian Maestro Ilaiyaraaja’s 50-Year Legacy
Fifty years after his debut, Ilaiyaraaja, an Indian maestro, continues to shape music across India and beyond, having composed over 1,000 films and 8,000 songs. According to BBC.
Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?
Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly set to visit North Korea following high-profile meetings with U.S. and Russian leaders, sparking questions about his strategic intentions. According to South Korean intelligence sources, Xi’s security team had already visited Pyongyang in advance.
Cockroach Janta Party Rallies in New Delhi for Youth Protests
Hundreds of young protesters wearing cockroach masks rallied in New Delhi on Saturday to voice frustration over India’s education system, according to Al Jazeera.
Monsoon rain reaches Kerala 3 days late but on time to save Indian harvests
Monsoon rain arrived in Kerala three days late but on time to secure India’s harvests, according to the Meteorological Department.
China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit
China has banned four New Zealand Members of Parliament for a year over their visit to Taiwan, according to the New Zealand foreign ministry.