January 9, 2025 12:04 am

Day: January 3, 2025

A plane crash in California, Two dead, 18 injured

A small plane crashed into a commercial building near Fullerton Municipal Airport in California on Thursday, leaving two people dead and 18 injured, authorities reported. The accident occurred in the early afternoon, approximately 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Officials stated that 10 of the injured were […]

Over 12,000 people arrested since Yunus takeover power

Disturbing reports are emerging from Bangladesh under the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, echoing the alleged abuses of the ousted Sheikh Hasina Wazed regime. Since the government took power on August 8, more than 12,000 individuals have reportedly been arrested, facing inhuman detention conditions and prolonged uncertainty as lower courts dismiss or […]

India’s Space Program to Reach New Heights in 2025 with Ambitious Missions and Collaborations

In 2025, India’s space program, led by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is set to achieve significant milestones, marking its most pivotal year yet. Key missions such as Gaganyaan’s uncrewed test flight, the Chandrayaan-4 lunar return mission, and the ambitious SpaDex docking experiment highlight India’s advancement in space exploration, positioning it among the elite […]

Netanyahu Authorizes Negotiators to Continue Hostage Talks in Doha

JERUSALEM – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized Israeli negotiators to continue talks in Doha on a hostage release on January 2, following accusations from both Israel and Hamas of stalling progress in the negotiations. Indirect negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, have been ongoing in Doha, aiming to reach a ceasefire and […]

Israeli Air Strikes Kill 68 Palestinians in Gaza, Including Police Chief

GAZA CITY – Israeli air strikes on January 2 killed at least 68 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, including the head of the enclave’s Hamas-controlled police force, his deputy, and nine displaced people, according to Gaza authorities. The attack occurred in the Al-Mawasi district, a designated humanitarian zone for civilians in the ongoing 14-month war […]

Concerns Over U.S. Preparedness Amid Rising Islamist Terror Threats

In light of recent attacks in Las Vegas and New Orleans, experts and critics have voiced serious concerns about the United States’ readiness to counter rising Islamist terror threats. Critics argue that current U.S. policies under the Biden administration have left the nation vulnerable to sophisticated and deadly terrorist operations. Historically, the U.S. has experienced […]

FBI Finds No Definitive Link Between New Orleans Attack and Las Vegas Explosion

LAS VEGAS – The FBI announced on January 2 that it has found no definitive link between the New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans, which killed 15 people, and the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck in Las Vegas, which resulted in the death of the driver. The Las Vegas explosion occurred outside the […]

US Cities Heighten Security After New Orleans Attack and Las Vegas Explosion

WASHINGTON/NEW ORLEANS – Law enforcement officials in US cities increased security measures on January 2, following a deadly attack in New Orleans and an explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas, raising concerns about further threats during a month filled with large-scale public events. Washington, the site of the January 9 state funeral for […]

New Orleans Attack Suspect: US Army Veteran with Troubled Past

NEW ORLEANS – Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US Army veteran from Texas, has been identified as the suspect in the New Year’s attack in New Orleans. Jabbar, who experienced marital and financial difficulties after leaving the military, drove a rented truck into New Year’s revellers, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens before being […]

Zelensky Seeks Trump’s Help to End War with Russia

KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope that US President-elect Donald Trump could play a decisive role in ending the 34-month-old war with Russia. In an interview with Ukrainian television on January 2, Zelensky revealed that Trump had promised to invite him to Washington soon after the presidential inauguration. Facing Russian advances in eastern […]