Pentagon's Request to Overturn September 11 Defense Deals Denied
usa January 2, 2025 10:06A US court rejected Defense Secretary Lloyd James Austin's attempt to overturn defense deals of the 9/11 attackers.
A US court rejected Defense Secretary Lloyd James Austin's attempt to overturn defense deals of the 9/11 attackers.
At least ten people have been killed in New Orleans after a driver plowed into a group of people on Bourbon Street. The suspect, identified as a veteran, was shot dead by the police. The FBI is treating the incident as an act of terrorism.
South Korean police have conducted searches in the offices of airline Jeju Air and the operator of Muan International Airport as part of the investigation into Sunday's plane crash, which resulted in 179 deaths and 2 injuries.
A missing woman has been found in England after more than 50 years since her disappearance.
In South Korea, police conducted a search at Muan International Airport where a plane crash resulted in the death of 179 people. The search was related to suspected professional negligence leading to fatalities.
A Chinese underwater drone suspected to be of Chinese origin was recovered in the sea around the Philippines, raising concerns for state security. The drone, marked as HY-119, was found by local fishermen and handed over to authorities.
The Palestinian Authority has temporarily banned all activities and broadcasts of the news channel Al Jazeera in Palestinian territories.
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed a law abolishing the death penalty in the country, converting existing death sentences of 60 prisoners to life imprisonment.
The American authorities are investigating a possible connection between the bloody terror attack in New Orleans and the deadly explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas on the same New Year's Day.
Multiple attacks occurred in the US, leaving several casualties. Authorities are investigating the incidents and looking for possible connections between them.
A British restaurant owner, David Straker, took matters into his own hands by placing a tracker in a piece of cheese to catch a persistent cheese thief who was stealing his dairy products.
At least 11 people were injured in a mass shooting at a night club in Queens, New York, according to reports. The incident is currently under investigation.
Israeli forces targeted displaced civilians in Gaza Strip, resulting in multiple casualties. The conflict between Israel and Palestine continues with ongoing violence.
At least 15 people have died in New Orleans following an attack in the city center. The perpetrator, identified as a former US Army IT specialist, was shot dead by the police. The FBI found an ISIS flag in his vehicle.
A Syrian official claimed that the country's de facto leader, Ahmed Eshara, held positive talks with PKK/YPG delegates, with both sides agreeing to continue dialogue for the future.
Gazans welcomed the new year under the bombardment of the Israeli army, with 20 people losing their lives in the attacks in the first hours of 2025. Heavy rain has caused flooding in the area, leaving Palestinians struggling to deal with the winter conditions.
A terror attack in New Orleans during New Year's celebrations resulted in 15 deaths and 35 injuries, sparking outrage and investigations.
A tragic incident at New Year's celebrations in Germany led to the death of 5 people and injuries to numerous others. The accidents involving fireworks in several regions across the country caused a sense of mourning and concern.
A Tesla Cybertruck caught fire in front of the entrance of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, resulting in one fatality and seven injuries.
A Tesla Cybertruck parked in front of Donald Trump's hotel in Las Vegas exploded, resulting in 1 fatality and 7 injuries. Investigation ongoing.
Several people were shot dead on New Year's Day in a restaurant in Montenegro. Local media reports confirm at least five casualties with the perpetrator currently on the run.
According to Montenegro media, an armed attack took place in the former capital Cetinje. Initial reports indicate that there are dead and injured in the attack. More details are coming soon.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the Russian government and the country's largest bank, Sberbank, to enhance cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence with China.
Following the termination of the cooperation agreement between Chad and France, French military forces will leave the country by January 31, 2025.
Germany faced chaos and unrest on New Year's Eve with incidents of violence reported in several cities.
German Foreign Ministry announced that digital visa applications can now be made in 28 categories, marking a significant administrative reform.
A memorial service was held in Muan city, South Korea, after a plane crash that claimed 179 lives. The black box from the Jeju Air plane will be sent to the US for investigation.
A driver of a pick-up truck rammed into a group of people in New Orleans, resulting in ten fatalities and 30 injuries.
An incident occurred on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, where a car plowed into a crowd, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.
North Korea aims to attract Russian tourists to its newly built beach resort in an effort to boost tourism in the repressive dictatorship.