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LAGOS, Nigeria — Thirty-eight people were injured, including six hospitalized, after a United Airlines flight from Lagos to Washington, D.C., encountered midair difficulties, Nigerian officials confirmed.The exact nature of the emergency remains unclear, but video footage from the incident shows the Boeing 787-8’s cabin in disarray, with meal trays scattered across the floor and parts of the aircraft’s headliner detached, according to NBC News on Sunday.The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria reported that United Airlines Flight 613 departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport at 11:59 p.m. local time on Thursday but returned to Lagos at 3:22 a.m. Friday following an emergency that occurred “hours” into the journey.United Airlines stated Saturday that the aircraft, carrying...
January 26, 2025
38 injured as United Airlines flight from Nigeria to Washington encounters midair issues
January 26, 2025
Belarusians head to polls as Lukashenko seeks seventh term in presidential election
KARACHI, Pakistan — The Pakistan army announced Saturday that it killed at least 30 suspected militants during a series of security operations in the northwest region.The operations, conducted in the Karak, Lakki Marwat, and Khyber districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, also left six militants injured, according to an official statement.Eighteen militants were killed in Lakki Marwat, eight in Karak, and four in Khyber, the military said.Weapons and ammunition were seized from the militants, who were reportedly involved in numerous terror activities targeting security forces and civilians in the area.The region, which borders Afghanistan, has experienced heightened militant activity.Pakistan faced a significant surge in terrorist attacks in 2024, recording a 40% increase compared to...
January 26, 2025
Pakistan army kills 30 militants in northwest security operations
January 26, 2025
Macron works to uphold ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, Aoun urges stability
January 26, 2025
North Korea conducts strategic cruise missile test as Trump signals openness to dialogue
January 26, 2025
Trump proposes relocating Gaza's Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan
UNITED NATIONS — At least one million children in Gaza require immediate mental health and psycho-social support due to depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts, the UN relief chief said.
Speaking at a Security Council session on the plight of Gaza’s children, Tom Fletcher highlighted the devastating impact of the conflict, calling the recent ceasefire a "vital reprieve" from relentless hostilities.
"The ceasefire has provided a crucial pause, but the challenges remain enormous," Fletcher said, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the truce and ensuring safe, unobstructed humanitarian access to the region.
Fletcher detailed the grave toll of the conflict, noting that children have been killed, starved, maimed, and separated from their families.
He...
January 25, 2025
UN relief chief: One million Gaza children urgently need mental health support
January 25, 2025
South Korean prosecutors request extended detention for impeached President
January 25, 2025
Vice President JD Vance breaks tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense
LOS ANGELES — A weekend storm is expected to soak California’s dry terrain, potentially bringing an end to the deadly wildfires that have ravaged the state.However, the storm also poses a significant risk of flash floods in areas impacted by recent wildfires.Flood watch alerts have been issued for parts of Los Angeles affected by the Palisades Fire, which has burned 23,448 acres and is 79% contained, and the Eaton Fire, which has scorched 14,021 acres and is 95% contained.The 24-hour flood watch begins Sunday at 4:00 p.m. local time, according to BC News. The National Weather Service warned of the risk of mudslides, particularly in areas with burn scars, such as those from September's Bridge Fire in the Angeles National Forest and the Hughes Fire northwest of Los Angeles.Federal...
January 25, 2025
Storm brings relief to California wildfires but raises flash flood concerns
