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Both Black Boxes Now Recovered from Crashed Airliner

By: CNN ⁠Both black boxes from the South Korean airliner that crashed at the Muan International Airport on Sunday have been recovered, including flight data and voice record, according to a briefing from the Land Ministry. The ministry said that it appears from videos that the plane’s landing gears were …

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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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LIST: Gov’t Identifies Nationwide Traffic Black Spots in Central, Coast, Nairobi, Nyanza, and Rift Valley

The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has announced a series of designated black spots across the country, pinpointing road sections that have seen a high rate of traffic accidents. In a statement released earlier this week, the ministry urged motorists to exercise extreme caution when navigating these areas to …

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Ruto Ally Accusses Him of Marginalizing Meru Community

Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi has voiced strong criticism of President William Ruto’s administration, accusing it of sidelining the Meru community in key political appointments and decision-making processes. Linturi, who was among those dismissed following the GenZ protests in June, expressed frustration over the perceived disregard for the community’s …

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Seven Killed in Highway Collision After Trailer Loses Control

Seven people on Monday lost their lives and several others have been injured in a tragic multi-vehicle crash on the Narok-Suswa highway in Narok County. The accident occurred at Matauro, Duka Moja, when a trailer heading from Narok to Mai Mahiu experienced a tire burst, causing the driver to lose …

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LSK Demands Immediate Release of Abducted Bloggers

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has demanded the immediate release of two individuals who were reportedly abducted on Saturday by individuals believed to be police officers. In a statement issued on Monday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo said, “We have received distress calls regarding the abduction of two Kenyans by …

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