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Korean Air, Cathay Pacific aircraft clip wings at Japan airport
Reuters, Published on 16/01/2024
» TOKYO/SEOUL: Two aircraft belonging to Korean Air Lines and Cathay Pacific Airways clipped wings at New Chitose Airport on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Tuesday amid wintry conditions, a Korean Air official said.
Global tobacco use tumbling, says WHO
Reuters, Published on 16/01/2024
» GENEVA - Global tobacco use has tumbled in a generation, to one in five people smoking versus one in three in 2000, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.
Red Sea becoming more risky by the day
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 16/01/2024
» A commodity-carrying ship was hit by a missile on Tuesday in the Red Sea, a fresh sign of intensifying attacks on merchant vessels in a waterway that key industry groups say remains too dangerous for navigation.
Icelandic volcano calms down but risk remains
Reuters, Published on 16/01/2024
» REYKJAVIK - A volcanic eruption in Iceland that had threatened to engulf a seaside town appeared to have calmed down early on Tuesday, although authorities and geologists warned that danger still persisted.
Iranian missiles hit Iraq and Syria
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 16/01/2024
» Iran said on on Tuesday it had launched ballistic missiles at targets in Iraq and Syria in defence of its sovereignty and security as well as to counter terrorism.
Iran adds prison time for Nobel winner
New York Times, Published on 16/01/2024
» The Iranian regime sentenced Narges Mohammadi, the jailed human rights activist who received the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, to 15 more months in prison, her family said Monday.
About 1,000 tourists trapped in Xinjiang after avalanches
Reuters, Published on 16/01/2024
» BEIJING - Around 1,000 tourists remain stranded in a remote holiday village after avalanches hit China's northwestern Xinjiang region with metres-high snow and fickle weather impeding evacuation, state TV reported on Tuesday.
Trump cruises to Iowa caucus victory shortly after voting begins
Bloomberg, Published on 16/01/2024
» Former president Donald Trump cruised to victory in the Iowa caucus, warding off a late challenge from rivals Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley and cementing his status as the clear Republican frontrunner in the race.