A tense scene unfolded this morning outside Ahmedabad Civil Hospital, where anxious family members gathered desperately seeking news of their loved ones. In the wake of the catastrophic Air India disaster, which saw a Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash shortly after takeoff, fears and uncertainty grew as relatives and friends waited for vital information. Hospital spokespeople…
With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve. I felt a sense…
The only confirmed survivor of the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash has been identified as Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, seated in 11A. A 38-year-old British national, Ramesh escaped with minor injuries and was spotted walking away from the wreckage shortly after the Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad. The Boeing 787‑8, carrying 242 people en route to London Gatwick,…
Brian Wilson, the creative genius behind The Beach Boys and the man who helped define California’s sun-soaked soundscape, has passed away at the age of 82. His family announced the heartbreaking news on Wednesday, expressing deep sorrow and acknowledging the shared grief felt by fans around the world. “We are heartbroken to announce that our…
Tensions flared at Cairo International Airport this week as Egyptian authorities refused entry to a group of Algerian nationals who had arrived to join the Gaza Steadfastness Convoy. The convoy, part of a growing international effort to express solidarity with Palestinians amid ongoing conflict in Gaza, had drawn activists and supporters from across the region….
A devastating tragedy struck on Thursday, June 12, 2025: Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner carrying 242 people bound for London Gatwick, crashed moments after departing Ahmedabad airport. Echoing across global headlines, the incident has left a profoundly shaken international community. Local authorities reported the aircraft went down in the Meghani Nagar neighborhood,…
The World Bank is stepping back into nuclear energy financing for the first time in decades, signaling a bold move to help developing nations meet rapidly growing electricity demands. World Bank President Ajay Banga confirmed the decision in an internal email to staff on Wednesday, emphasizing the urgent need for diverse energy solutions as global…
A university student was shot at the Ellis Court Apartments late last night, sending shockwaves through the campus community and raising urgent concerns about student safety in residential areas near campus. Authorities have launched a full investigation into the incident. Initial reports suggest the shooting may not have been random, but police have not ruled…
In France, young women are starting to buy pet pigs to avoid being harassed by Muslim men on the street and on public transport.
A large-scale fire has broken out at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port in Bushehr, prompting a swift emergency response from local authorities. The port, a key hub for Iran’s maritime trade along the Persian Gulf, was engulfed in thick smoke and intense flames as firefighting units rushed to contain the blaze. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the fire…
