A scary video going viral on social media shows one of the main wheels of London-bound British Airways flight BA274 falling off just seconds after takeoff from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. Flightradar24's automated live stream cameras captured the entire dramatic moment.
Pakistan-based Islamic terrorist organizations are diversifying their funding methods and finding ways to evade global surveillance. These terrorist groups are using humanitarian activities, mosques, rescue missions, and wars to raise funds around the world, including the United States, while misusing these funds to spread "extreme Islamic messages" and promote terrorist activities.
A horrific plane crash in the north-eastern region of Colombia on Wednesday claimed the lives of 15 people. The Beechcraft 1900 twin-propeller plane of state-run airline Satena was en route from Cúcuta to Ocaña when it crashed in mountainous terrain near the Venezuelan border. There were 13 passengers and 2 crew members on board, and unfortunately no one survived.
Texas state governor Greg Abbott in the US has ordered government agencies and public universities to immediately stop new H-1B visa applications. According to this order of the Governor, recruitment rules have been tightened in institutions funded by taxpayers' money. Indian professionals are likely to be affected by this move.
A man has been seriously injured and is in critical condition after a shooting involving a US Border Patrol agent. The incident occurred Tuesday morning in the Arivaca area of Pima County, located about 10 miles (16 km) north of the US-Mexico border.
Nuclear scientists have set the 'Doomsday Clock' just 85 seconds away from midnight, marking the closest time global destruction has ever come. The main reasons for this are the aggressive attitude of nuclear powered countries, weakening arms control agreements, wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, threats of AI and climate change. This clock symbolizes human civilization approaching self-destruction.
A big revelation has come to light regarding the breach in the British government. State-sponsored hackers linked to China targeted the mobile phones of senior Downing Street officials from 2021 to 2024, The Telegraph reports. These included the closest aides to former prime ministers Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak.
Hamas is ready to transfer power in Gaza, but wants to retain 10,000 policemen, which Israel is opposing. Israel says how this will disarm Hamas. Meanwhile, the hostage clock in Tel Aviv was stopped after 844 days after the body of the last hostage kidnapped in Gaza was found. Despite the ceasefire, four Palestinians were killed by Israeli army firing in northern Gaza.
At the United Nations, India strongly reprimanded Pakistan for spreading terrorism and making false claims on 'Operation Sindoor'. Indian Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said that Pakistan's only agenda is to harm India. He described Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of India and also raised questions on Pakistan's 27th constitutional amendment, warning that terrorism will not be tolerated.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described US President Donald Trump's threats as preparation for free trade agreement negotiations. He called Trump a strong negotiator. Trump had threatened Canada with tariffs on a trade deal with Beijing. Carney also announced measures to reduce the cost of food for poor families struggling with inflation, caused by tariffs and disruptions to global supply chains.
China has warned its citizens not to travel to Japan during the Lunar New Year holidays. Tension between the two countries has increased after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments regarding Taiwan in November. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has cited serious security threats to Chinese citizens in Japan. Beijing had previously issued similar warnings, leading to export restrictions and flight cancellations.
The European Union has launched an investigation against Elon Musk's company XX over the spread of pornographic images by Grok AI. The European Commission will investigate whether X properly assessed the risks of Grok and ensured the safety of users. The move comes after an investigation by British regulator Ofcom and some Asian countries temporarily blocking chatbots. The Commission has also designated WhatsApp as a major platform under DSA.
The death toll in the landslide in Indonesia's West Java province has increased to 17. 80 people are still missing in this disaster, including 19 sailors. A landslide on the slopes of Burangrang mountain in the early hours of Saturday had engulfed the naval camp and 34 houses. A massive rescue operation is underway.
A private business jet crashed during takeoff at Bangor International Airport in America. 7 people died in this accident, while one crew member was injured. The plane overturned during takeoff and caught fire. The airport was completely closed after the incident.
Three senior officials, including a former Dhaka police commissioner, have been sentenced to death in the Chankharpul massacre case linked to the violent student movement of 2024 in Bangladesh. The International Crime Tribunal gave this decision. This movement led to the fall of Sheikh Hasina government. Six people were killed in this case. This is the second verdict for crimes against humanity.
United Arab Emirates UAE has canceled an important airport management deal with Pakistan. This decision has come after the recent visit of UAE President to India. Experts believe that this has brought about a change in regional diplomacy and strengthened India-UAE relations.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has canceled the airport deal with Pakistan. Pakistan will suffer a loss of crores due to this decision taken after returning from India tour. Under this agreement signed in August 2025, UAE was to operate Islamabad International Airport, but now it has withdrawn its hands, which has dealt a big blow to Pakistan.
US senators have warned that scam networks linked to China are defrauding American families of billions of dollars. The Senate's 'Aging Committee' called it a major threat to national security. Older Americans stand to lose more than $4.8 billion in 2024. Senators are now preparing to introduce bipartisan legislation to stop international fraud and human trafficking.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen refused to bow to pressure from US President Donald Trump on the Greenland issue. He adopted a restrained but firm strategy to protect Denmark's sovereignty and send a unifying message to Europe. Frederiksen described sovereignty over US military bases in Greenland as a 'red line'. Her popularity has increased, making her a strong European leader in global politics.
The leader of a human rights group in Venezuela said on Sunday that 80 political prisoners had been released. Foro Penal director Alfredo Romero confirmed this on X. Earlier, interim President Delsey Rodriguez had claimed the release of 626 people and said she would discuss it with the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The release highlights the human rights situation in the country.