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Latest news for December 29, 2024: Emergency professionals working at plane crash crash scene
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December 29, 2024 6:07pm IST
World News Live: Azerbaijani president claims crashed plane was fired from mainland Russia
He said that there are people who are trying to hide the truth about the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 5:50 PM IST
World News Live: 179 people killed in South Korean plane crash, only 2 crew members survived
A Jeju Air flight crashed upon landing at Muan International Airport, killing 179 of the 181 people on board. The crash appears to have been caused by a bird strike. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 5:13pm IST
US News Live: Beyoncé faces ’emotional turmoil’ as judge denies Jay-Z’s effort to dismiss minor rape case: ‘She is heartbroken…’
A judge has refused to dismiss rape charges against Beyoncé’s husband Jay-Z, leaving Beyoncé feeling “upset and concerned.” Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 4:28 PM IST
World News Live: When will elections be held in Syria? HTS leader Amhed al-Sharaa responds
Shaller said in an interview that drafting a new constitution could take up to three years, adding that it would take a year for Syrians to see dramatic changes. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 4:18 PM IST
World News Live: Russia to abandon unilateral missile suspension measures after abandoning treaty with US
The United States under former President Donald Trump formally withdrew from the Cold War-era INF Treaty in 2019. Read the full story here
December 29, 2024 4:16 PM (IST)
World News Live: Israeli report claims hostages, including minors, were abused, starved and burned in Gaza
The report is based on interviews with medical and welfare teams that treated more than 100 Israeli and foreign hostages. Read the full story here
December 29, 2024 4:09 PM IST
World News Live: Turkey’s jailed PKK Kurdish leader says report says he is ready to end rebellion
Türkiye and its Western allies view the PKK as a terrorist group. More than 40,000 people have been killed in border fighting. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 4:08 PM IST
World News Live: 234 dead, 6 tragic crashes: December is a dark month for the aviation industry
A series of fatal accidents occurred in December, raising concerns about safety in the airline industry. The worst incident occurred on a Jeju Air flight in South Korea, where 177 people died. Read the full story here
December 29, 2024 4:06 PM IST
US News Live: California man disguised as Santa kills 9 family members, including 8-year-old girl. “Even though they were covered in blood, they stood up…”
Christmas horror: California man disguised as Santa kills 9 family members, including 8-year-old girl Read the full story here
December 29, 2024 3:05 PM IST
World News Live: “Deep sadness”: India’s message to the families of the Korean plane crash victims
South Korean fire authorities have confirmed that 174 of the 181 passengers on the Jeju Air flight that crashed in Muan died. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 2:54 PM IST
US News Live: Biden still regrets quitting re-election campaign, feels he could have beaten Donald Trump: Report
Joe Biden remains disappointed in withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race and believes he could have beaten Trump, according to a new report. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 2:36 PM IST
World News Live: Azerbaijan plane crash: UK calls for full and independent investigation
President Putin apologized for “the fact that a tragic incident occurred in Russian airspace,” but stopped short of accepting responsibility for the incident.Click here for the full text.
December 29, 2024 2:27 PM IST
World News Live: Korean plane crash | “Is there no chance of survival?” Victim’s relatives cry in disbelief
A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people skidded off the runway at Muan airport and crashed into a concrete structure. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 2:00 PM IST
World News Live: Croatian polls lead incumbent Milanovic to vote for new president
Croatians voted for a new president, favoring incumbent Zoran Milanovic over challenger Dragan Primorac. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 1:52 PM IST
World News Live: Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s professional separation is said to be a ‘wise move’, but royal expert admits ‘it’s hard to know what…’
December 29, 2024 1:42 PM IST
World News Live: Palestinian security forces accused of killing journalism student in West Bank home
Shata al-Sabagh, a 22-year-old journalism student, was reportedly killed by a Palestinian security forces sniper while she was with her family. Read the full story here
December 29, 2024 1:20 PM IST
US News Live: Donald Trump and the H-1B: A reality check on his words and actions
Although Donald Trump recently said he’s a “believer in H-1B,” he doesn’t actually appear to be making much use of the visa program. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 1:04 PM IST
World News Live: Bird strike, belly landing, explosion: How did the South Korean plane crash happen?
The incident occurred when Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 from Bangkok, carrying 175 passengers and six crew members, landed at around 9am. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 12:26 PM IST
US News Live: Charles Dolan dies at 98: Billionaire founder of HBO, Cablevision leaves extraordinary legacy in media and entertainment
December 29, 2024 12:14 PM IST
World News Live: HBO and Cablevision founder Charles Dolan dies at 98
Charles Dolan, the media pioneer who founded HBO and Cablevision, has died at the age of 98. His family confirmed his death from natural causes. Read the full story here
December 29, 2024 12:11 PM IST
World News Live: Boeing expresses condolences over Jeju Air tragedy that claimed 94 lives in South Korea
Boeing expresses its condolences to the families affected by the Jeju Air Flight 2216 disaster and will provide support as the investigation progresses. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 11:38am IST
US News Live: President Donald Trump slams Democrats for paying millions of dollars to Beyoncé, Oprah and others to support Kamala, ‘completely against the law’
Donald Trump has accused Democrats of paying celebrities millions of dollars to support Kamala Harris. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 11:25 AM (IST)
World News Live: Why did Russian President Vladimir Putin apologize without taking responsibility for the Azerbaijan airline crash?
The apology was framed in the context of a “tragic incident” that occurred over Russian skies during a period of tension with Ukrainian drones. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 11:16 AM IST
World News Live: Bird strike behind the fatal South Korean plane crash. What is it?
A passenger plane crashed on landing at South Korea’s Muan International Airport, killing 179 of the 181 people on board. Read the full text here
December 29, 2024 10:22 AM (IST)
