South Korea says fatal crash cockpit transcript almost complete

Seoul, South Korea – South Korean investigators said Saturday they are close to finalizing a transcript of the cockpit voice recorder of a deadly plane crash that killed 179 people last week. The recording may provide clues to the final moments of Jeju Air Flight 2216, which was carrying 181 passengers and crew from Thailand … Read more

Russia says 8 US ATACMS shot down – DW – 01/04/2025

Skip to next section Pro-Ukraine protests held in Slovakia 01/04/20254 January 2025 Pro-Ukraine protests held in Slovakia Pro-Ukraine protesters in Slovakia held a rally against Prime Minister Robert Fico in Bratislava on Friday. Protesters gathered outside the government offices under the slogan, “Slovakia is Europe! We’ve had enough of Russia!” The protest was organized by … Read more

Defense Ministry says Russia shot down 8 missiles, captured Ukraine settlement

Russian forces have taken control of the village of Nadia in Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk region and shot down eight US-made ATACMS missiles, Russia’s Defense Ministry said on Saturday. Reuters could not immediately verify the battlefield reports. The ministry said its air defense systems had shot down 10 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory on Saturday morning, … Read more

Venezuela’s opposition leader Gonzalez Urrutia seeks support ahead of Maduro inauguration

Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia will meet Argentina’s President Javier Milei on Saturday, days ahead of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration for a third term following contested July elections. The US and the European Parliament have recognized González Urrutia as Venezuela’s legitimate president, as have Argentina, Costa Rica and Uruguay. Source link

Myanmar junta releases prisoners to mark Independence Day – DW – 01/04/2025

Myanmar’s ruling military government announced the release of 5,864 prisoners, including 180 foreigners, under an amnesty, state media reported on Saturday. The annual pardon will mark the country’s 77th Independence Day. Myanmar regularly announces mass prisoner release orders on Independence Day. What else do we know about the release order? Military government spokesman Major General … Read more