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Eyewitnesses to South Korea plane crash recount sparks in engine, bird strike before collision

December 29, 2024

Eyewitnesses to South Korea plane crash recount sparks in engine, bird strike before collision

Witnesses to a deadly plane crash in South Korea said they observed flames in the engine of the aircraft, heard explosions and noticed birds colliding with the plane.

GRAPHIC WARNING: Plane skids off South Korea airport runway, dozens dead

December 29, 2024

GRAPHIC WARNING: Plane skids off South Korea airport runway, dozens dead

A Jeju Air flight skidded off a runway in South Korea and crashed into a concrete fence, killing at least 167 people on board.

Kazakhstan plane crash survivors say they heard bangs before aircraft went down, Putin issues statement

December 28, 2024

Kazakhstan plane crash survivors say they heard bangs before aircraft went down, Putin issues statement

Survivors of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day say they heard at least one loud bang before the aircraft crashed.

China unveils world's largest amphibious warship

December 27, 2024

China unveils world's largest amphibious warship

China has launched a new amphibious assault ship, named the Sichuan, which is capable of launching fighter jets and is designed to compete with U.S. military strength in the seas.

Russia downplays speculation over deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash as report lays blame for downed plane

December 26, 2024

Russia downplays speculation over deadly Azerbaijan Airlines crash as report lays blame for downed plane

Officials in Russia and Kazakhstan are urging people to wait for an investigation into the deadly Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash before assigning blame.

Here's how many US service members are spending the holidays away from home deployed overseas

December 25, 2024

Here's how many US service members are spending the holidays away from home deployed overseas

As millions of Americans gather together with loved ones to celebrate the Christmas holiday and ring in the new year, hundreds of thousands more will mark the holidays away from family.

Biden approves $571M in defense support for Taiwan

December 21, 2024

Biden approves $571M in defense support for Taiwan

President Joe Biden agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, following China's massing of naval forces around Taiwan last week.

Malaysia agrees to resume 'no find, no fee' hunt for flight MH370, 10 years after plane disappeared

December 20, 2024

Malaysia agrees to resume 'no find, no fee' hunt for flight MH370, 10 years after plane disappeared

Over 10 years after flight MH370 is believed to have crashed in the Indian Ocean, Malaysia's government has agreed to accept a "no find, no fee" proposal from a U.S. company to resume the hunt.

Pentagon transfers out 3 Guantanamo Bay detainees

December 18, 2024

Pentagon transfers out 3 Guantanamo Bay detainees

Three Guantanamo Bay detainees were transferred out of Cuba this week to Malaysia and Kenya, the Pentagon announced, leaving 27 remaining at the facility.

South Korea lawmakers vote to impeach president over martial law declaration

December 14, 2024

South Korea lawmakers vote to impeach president over martial law declaration

South Korean lawmakers on Saturday voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration earlier this month.