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Miracle survivor of Air India plane crash and other rare solo escapes from air disasters
Firstpost
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June 13, 2025
The Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday killed everyone on board except one person. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh walked away from the tragedy in a bloodstained shirt, becoming the ‘miraculous’ sole survivor of the ill-fated flight. The Boeing...
Bridging the Gulf: Why Kazakhstan’s relations with the Middle East matter
The National News
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In central Astana, the Abu Dhabi Plaza's shiny glass and metal facades tower above the Kazakh capital’s other feats of engineering, including the gold-domed Bayterek Tower and the wide sweep of Soviet-era squares. Alongside apartments and a...
Two killed as Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses shot
The National News
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A Democratic politician and her husband were assassinated in Minnesota on Saturday. Another lawmaker and his wife were shot and wounded. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in...
What are we ordering? The change in how we eat in the Middle East
The National News
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As in so many regions around the world, food has long been central to Arab culture, bringing communities together and preserving traditions through nourishment and hospitality. As countries across the GCC have modernised at a record pace in the...
All 3,820 residents reported to be safe in Dubai Marina fire
The National News
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Smoke continued to billow from a 67-storey apartment building in Dubai Marina on Saturday morning, following a fire that Dubai Civil Defence teams fought to control overnight. Providing live updates on social media – the Dubai Media Authority said...
The Sobha Realty partnership helping Arsenal's training ground get match-fit
The National News
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Blink and you would miss it. The entrance to the Sobha Realty Arsenal Training Ground is a cutaway in a high hedge running along a row of detached houses where the rolling English countryside meets the motorway network. A trailblazing centre that...
Iran signals it is open to nuclear talks with US despite Israeli strikes
The National News
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Iran said on Saturday it has not yet decided whether to take part in Sunday’s latest round of talks with the US, leaving the door open to participation despite the recent Israeli military escalation. “It is still unclear what decision we will...
Sheikh Abdullah concludes strategic visit to US
The National News
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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has concluded a working visit to the United States to advance strategic partnerships between the two nations. During the visit, Sheikh Abdullah held talks with US...
Iran says Israel's actions a 'declaration of war' and accuses US of supporting strikes
The National News
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Iran’s envoy to the UN accused the US on Friday of providing full political and intelligence support to Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, calling the attacks a “declaration of war” that killed dozens, including civilians. Iranian ambassador...
One Last Thing: Chazz Palminteri watches Succession clips on YouTube Shorts
The National News
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You may not know his name, but we bet you know Chazz Palminteri’s face. The Academy Award-nominated Italian-American actor and restaurateur has popped up everywhere from The Usual Suspects to Modern Family – and some of the most beloved American...
Iran and Israel launch tit-for-tat strikes as regional tension grows
The National News
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Iran and Israel launched tit-for-tat strikes on Friday night and the early hours of Saturday. Israel launched what it called a "pre-emptive" strike early on Friday, hitting nuclear and military sites inside Iran. Red alerts were issued throughout...
Why Germany is at war with itself on the eve of its first military veterans day
The National News
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A tale of two corners. On one side that leads to Kiel town centre's main shopping precinct is a poster for Germany's first military veterans day taking place on Sunday. The slogan invites passers-by to Show Respect and reminds the former armed...
Trump's US military parade draws cheers and criticism
The National News
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Planes will streak the skies in Washington, tanks will roll down the streets and uniformed soldiers will march in unison, in the heart of the American capital on Saturday, in celebration of the US Army's 250th birthday as well as Flag Day....
Police issue safety warning after four scooter riders killed in Dubai this year
The National News
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Dubai Police have called for caution when travelling on scooters or crossing the road after the force announced 13 deaths involving jaywalkers and e-scooter riders in the first five months of 2025. Nine jaywalkers died while crossing roads in...
'One survivor' after Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashes
The National News
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A London-bound Air India plane with 242 people on board crashed shortly after take-off in India's western city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, erupting in a fireball after it came down on a densely populated part of the city. Police said that at least...
Sole survivors: How people live through plane crashes that kill everyone else
9News
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June 13, 2025
The world was shocked by the plane crash in India that killed hundreds. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was somehow thrown clear when the Air India flight exploded and split in two. Even more remarkably, Ramesh was able to walk away from the crash with only...
The Middle East cannot afford an unending cycle of violence
The National News
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Israel’s extensive strikes on nuclear and military sites across Iran early this morning – the largest such attack since the 1980s – are an unnerving escalation in a region already living at the edge of widespread conflict. The Israeli military...
List of Plane Crashes With Sole Survivor After Ahmedabad Air India Disaster
Newsweek
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June 12, 2025
An Air India crash in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12 has added a tragic chapter to aviation history. The flight, en route to the United Kingdom, was departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport when it crashed during takeoff. Air...
Air India's 787 crash is a 'stress test' for Boeing's turnaround push
The National News
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The deadly crash of an Air India 787 Dreamliner on Thursday will be a "stress test" for Boeing, which had made progress in rebuilding trust after a series of safety and production quality lapses. At least 290 people were killed, including people...
VideoA closer look at the Dubai Metro Blue Line
The National News
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The National's Multimedia Editor Greg Tanner unpacks the plans for the city's third metro line. Construction on the megaproject has begun with the foundation stone for the first station at Dubai Creek Harbour laid. The Dh18 billion ($4.9 billion)...