Tragic Accident in Ethiopia Claims 71 Lives as Lorry Falls Into River.

At least 71 people have tragically lost their lives in Ethiopia’s southern Sidama state after a lorry plunged into a river on Sunday. The vehicle was reportedly carrying a group of wedding guests when it veered off course and missed a bridge, according to local official Wosenyeleh Simion, as reported by hicginewsagency. The Sidama Police…

Russia and Ukraine Exchange Hundreds of Prisoners in UAE-Brokered Deal.

In a significant development, Russia and Ukraine have carried out a major prisoner exchange involving hundreds of soldiers. The deal, brokered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marks a rare moment of agreement amidst the ongoing conflict. The Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed that 150 Ukrainian soldiers were swapped for an equal number of Russian…

Gulu District to Rehabilitate Wartime Piped Water Schemes.

Gulu District is set to allocate 7.5 billion Ugandan Shillings for the rehabilitation and upgrade of six abandoned piped water schemes initially established during the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency. These water schemes, located in Paicho, Coope, Cwero, Labworomor, and Patiko Ajulu, were originally constructed with support from development partners to provide safe water to…

Jimmy Carter, Former US President and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 100.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has died at the age of 100. From his humble beginnings as a peanut farmer in Georgia, Carter rose to national prominence during a tumultuous period in American history. Known for his integrity and commitment to honesty, he came to…

At least 130 dead in fiery South Korea airliner crash, two crew rescued.

Video shows plane skidding without landing gear before explodingTwo people rescued alive, fire agency saysJeju Air flight was arriving from BangkokAircraft was Boeing 737-800, airline saysDeadliest S. Korea air crash since 1997 MUAN, South Korea, Dec 29 (Reuters) – At least 130 people were killed when an airliner landed without wheels, veering off the runway…

Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 accident investigation: ICAO extends condolences and pledges full support.

MONTRÉAL, 28 December 2024 – The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has extended its profound condolences to the families and loved ones of those who perished or were injured in the tragic accident of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 on 25 December 2024. Pursuant to Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention), ICAO is calling upon…