The Lower Eastern Times

South Korea’s Acting President Declares Week of Mourning

By CNN South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok has declared a week-long mourning period from Sunday to January 4, following the deadly airliner crash at Muan International Airport. He added that 17 memorial altars would be set up nationwide. The call for unity comes as South Korea faces a full-blown …

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At least 177 Dead in South Korea’s Plane Crash

The final death toll from the plane crash in South Korea is 179, meaning just two people survived, the fire service says. Two crew members survived the Jeju Air crash after being pulled from the plane’s tail, the fire service previously said. Both are in hospital, but their condition is …

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Israel Confirms Killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh in Tehran

By: BBC Israel’s defense minister has admitted for the first time that Israel assassinated Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July. Israel Katz made the comments in a speech promising to target leaders of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, which has been firing missiles and drones at …

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Russia Denies Report that Assad’s Wife Wants Divorce

By: BBC The British-born wife of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has not filed for divorce, a Kremlin spokesman has said. Reports in Turkish media suggested that Asma al-Assad wanted to end her marriage and leave Russia, where she and her husband were granted asylum after a rebel coalition overthrew …

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Football Transfer Rumors Across Europe 24/12/2024

The agent of Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku has offered the services of the 22-year-old Frenchman to Spanish giants Barcelona. (Sport – In Spanish) Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is under no pressure to sign England striker Marcus Rashford, 27, even though his absence could weaken their chances of negotiating a …

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 Murkomen Assures Public of Safety During Festive Season

As Kenyans celebrate the festive season, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has provided assurance that the country remains secure, emphasizing the nation’s progress in maintaining peace and safety. Speaking to the public, Murkomen affirmed that their security is a top priority, especially as many travel for the holidays. “I want …

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Cyclist and Passenger Die in Kisumu-Kisii Accident

Two people lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Nyakach, near Onyuongo, along the Kisumu-Kisii road, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns during the festive period. The fatal crash occurred around 2 p.m. when a cyclist collided with a private vehicle. Both the cyclist and their pillion passenger died …

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Ruto’s Appointees to Undergo Vetting by Parliamentary Committees

Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has officially referred the nominees for various state positions, proposed by President William Ruto, to parliamentary committees for vetting. This follows the president’s fresh appointments made earlier this week, which include key ministerial roles, positions in state corporations, and diplomatic appointments to Kenya’s …

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Kalonzo: ODM Must Choose Between Government and Opposition

Wiper party leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, has urged former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to publicly declare his stance on the relationship between his ODM party and the Kenya Kwanza government. Musyoka emphasized that although ODM claims it has no partnership with President William Ruto’s administration, the appointment of former ODM members …

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Malaysia To Resume Search of Plane That Went Missing In 2014 With 239 People

The Malaysian government has agreed to resume the search for a passenger plane that disappeared a decade ago, one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history. Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared in March 2014 while en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur with 239 people on board. Efforts to find …

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