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Putin apologises for ‘tragic’ plane crash
News Agencies, Published on 28/12/2024
» Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Ilham Aliyev, the president of Azerbaijan, for what the Kremlin said was a “tragic incident” in Russian airspace involving the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Dec 25.
Azerbaijani plane passengers describe ‘loud bangs’
Reuters, Published on 27/12/2024
» BAKU, Azerbaijan - Two passengers and one crew member on the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan told Reuters that they heard at least one loud bang as it approached its original destination of Grozny in southern Russia.
Syrians protest after video of attack on Alawite shrine
AFP, Published on 26/12/2024
» DAMASCUS - Angry protests broke out Wednesday in the heartland of deposed Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad's Alawite minority, a war monitor and witnesses said, after a video circulated showing an attack on a shrine.
Only 12 trucks delivered food, water in North Gaza since Oct: Oxfam
AFP, Published on 23/12/2024
» UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - Just 12 trucks distributed food and water in northern Gaza in two-and-a-half months, aid group Oxfam said on Sunday, raising the alarm over the worsening humanitarian situation in the besieged territory.
Malaysia accepts proposal to resume search for flight MH370
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/12/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is negotiating terms and conditions with Ocean Infinity after accepting its proposal to search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Unesco to study development risks to Vietnam's Ha Long Bay
Reuters, Published on 20/12/2024
» HANOI - Unesco will deploy a team of experts to assess possible risks for the conservation of Ha Long Bay in Vietnam as it is worried about development projects that may threaten the heritage-listed tourist attraction, the UN agency told Reuters.
China's Xi swears in new Macau leader
AFP, Published on 20/12/2024
» MACAU — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday presided over the inauguration of new Macau leader Sam Hou-fai, capping off a three-day visit as the former Portuguese colony marks 25 years since being returned to China.
Chinese ship linked to cut cables expected to depart Denmark soon
AFP, Published on 19/12/2024
» STOCKHOLM - Denmark’s foreign minister said on Thursday that he expected a Chinese ship, anchored off the Danish coast and linked to two severed undersea cables, would be able to leave once an inspection that included four countries was completed.
Vietnam’s ex-president given disciplinary ‘warning’
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/12/2024
» Vietnam’s Politburo has issued a disciplinary “warning” to former president Nguyen Xuan Phuc for violating anti-corruption regulations, the latest step in a sweeping anti-graft campaign that has ensnared hundreds of officials and business executives.
Vietnam issues disciplinary 'warning' to former parliament chair
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/11/2024
» HANOI — Vietnam's Politburo has issued a disciplinary "warning" to the former parliament chairman Vuong Dinh Hue for violations of anti-corruption regulations, underscoring the ruling Communist Party's determination to crack down on graft.