India’s aviation safety regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has formally requested Air India to submit detailed training records of the pilots and dispatcher involved in last week’s tragic crash that claimed at least 271 lives. The directive is part of a broader regulatory review, according to confidential government memos released. The DGCA has also directed all flying schools nationwide to conduct internal checks to ensure full compliance with training protocols. Additionally, the agency requested updates on any corrective actions taken by Air India following recent audits. The airline has until Monday to provide the required documents, though…
Author: Tosin Onisuuru
Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a security crackdown and demanded swift action after fresh violence in Plateau State claimed the lives of at least 51 people. The attack occurred in the early hours of Monday, June 16, 2025, in the Zikke and Kakpa communities of Bassa Local Government Area. The tragic incident marks yet another wave of bloodshed in the state, just two weeks after similar attacks left over 50 dead and thousands displaced. Reacting to the renewed violence, Tinubu condemned the killings and urged Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to confront the root causes of the persistent…
The United Nations has issued a dire warning as extreme hunger surges across 13 global hotspots, placing millions at immediate risk of famine. The latest Hunger Hotspots report, released jointly by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP), highlights Gaza, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali as the most critically affected regions. According to the report, conflict, economic instability, and climate-related disasters are the leading drivers of this deepening crisis. The agencies predict escalating food emergencies over the next five months and are urgently calling for international support to deliver aid and sustain agricultural production…
The death toll from the tragic Air India crash has risen to 270, with grieving families still waiting to recover the remains of their loved ones. The fatal incident occurred on Thursday when a Gatwick-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, plummeting into a medical college accommodation block in a fiery explosion. Officials confirmed that only one person survived the crash, making it the deadliest aviation disaster in over a decade. According to Dhaval Gameti, President of the Junior Doctors Association at B.J. Medical College, 270 bodies have been recovered from the scene. The ill-fated flight was…
South Africa has made history by securing their first major ICC trophy in 27 years, defeating reigning champions Australia by five wickets in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Needing just 29 runs to win on the final morning, the Proteas calmly chased down the target before lunch on Saturday, sealing the win with more than five sessions to spare. The team resumed at 213-2 and finished on 282-5, completing the second-highest successful run chase ever at Lord’s in the 141-year history of Test cricket at the ground. Despite fierce…
The tragic death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody has ignited nationwide outrage, sparking protests and renewed calls to end police brutality in the country. When police officers arrived to arrest 31-year-old Ojwang, his wife, Nevnine Onyango, believed he would be safe. Unlike the many political activists abducted by unknown agents over the past year, Ojwang was taken openly to a local police station. Officers even shared their phone numbers with the family, a gesture that gave Onyango some reassurance. “They weren’t violent. They were calm,” Onyango recalled. “That gave me confidence he was in safe hands.”…
A wave of flight disruptions hit the Middle East on Friday as airlines scrambled to cancel or reroute routes following Israel’s airstrikes on military and nuclear sites in Iran. The strikes prompted multiple nations—including Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, and Israel—to shut down their airspace, bringing significant air traffic to a halt. Two Air India flights—New Delhi to Vienna and Mumbai to London—were forced to turn back just as they were about to enter Iranian airspace when the attack began, according to aircraft tracking data from FlightAware. Emirates, the region’s largest airline, announced the suspension of flights to and from Iran,…
A growing dispute has erupted in Zambia following the death of former President Edgar Lungu, as his family insists that current President Hakainde Hichilema should not be involved in his funeral proceedings. Lungu, who passed away last week in South Africa at the age of 68 after a long illness, reportedly left strict instructions that President Hichilema must not come “anywhere near” his body. This revelation was made by family spokesman and lawyer Makebi Zulu, who stated that all funeral logistics had been arranged privately by the family. The controversy adds a dramatic layer to an already tense relationship between…
The recent Israeli airstrike on Iranian territory has sent shockwaves across the Middle East and drawn global attention to the escalating tensions between the two archrivals. The precision attack, reportedly targeting key Iranian military assets, has reignited fears of a broader conflict in a region already marred by instability. This article explores the background of the conflict, reported casualties, and the far-reaching implications of the strike, while also examining what could happen next. The Background Tensions between Israel and Iran have simmered for decades, fueled by ideological opposition, geopolitical rivalry, and proxy warfare. Israel views Iran’s nuclear ambitions and support…
The lone survivor of the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash, which claimed the lives of more than 240 passengers and crew members, has shared the harrowing details of how he managed to escape the burning wreckage. Ramesh Viswashkumar, a British citizen of Indian descent, was seated near the emergency exit in seat 11A when the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The aircraft struck a hostel building belonging to a medical college before erupting into flames. Social media footage showed Viswashkumar limping away from the scene in a blood-stained T-shirt, his…
