A South Korean plane crash at Muan Airport killed 179 people after failing to deploy landing gear. Investigations are underway as the nation mourns one of its worst aviation disasters in decades. Muan, South Korea — A devastating aviation disaster unfolded Sunday morning as a South Korean passenger jet crashed while landing, claiming the lives of 179 people. The Jeju Air flight, returning from Bangkok, carried 181 passengers and crew…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is having his prostate removed on Sunday, his office said, a procedure that comes as he manages multiple crises at once, including the ongoing war in Gaza and his own trial for alleged corruption. Netanyahu, 75, is among a cohort of older world leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, 82, and President-elect Donald Trump, 78, whose health and physical fitness are under deep scrutiny both…

Husbands who help around the house aren’t just pulling their weight – they’re improving their wives’ mental health. Research shows that when men take on more cooking, cleaning and ironing duties, their female partners are less likely to suffer with depression. The study, by scientists in South Korea, found that for every extra hour of housework a husband does, his wife’s chances of suffering low mood or depression drops by 12 per…

North Korea’s new law punishes divorcing couples with labor camp sentences, targeting both spouses. This move follows rising divorce rates linked to economic hardships since the pandemic. North Korea has implemented a strict new policy targeting divorcing couples, marking a significant shift in the nation’s legal approach to marriage dissolution. Previously, only the spouse initiating the divorce faced punitive measures. Under the updated law, both individuals in a divorcing couple…

The ongoing feud between Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch escalated dramatically as Elon Musk’s platform, X (formerly Twitter), added a fact-check to Badenoch’s claims about “fake” Reform membership numbers. The fact-check, part of X’s community notes feature, provided evidence contradicting Badenoch’s accusations, reigniting the public spat between the two political figures. The New Daily Prime had earlier reported that Farage was considering legal action against…

Not less that 69 migrants, including 25 Malians, have died after a makeshift boat attempting to reach Spain from West Africa capsized off the coast of Morocco, Mali’s authorities have confirmed. The boat was carrying approximately 80 people, but only 11 survivors were rescued, according to a statement from Mali’s Ministry of Malians Abroad. Of the survivors, at least nine are from Mali. The tragedy occurred last week, but the…

Kemi Badenoch is facing mounting criticism for engaging in a public spat with Nigel Farage over claims regarding Reform UK’s membership numbers. The dispute has drawn warnings from within her own Conservative Party, with members and political observers questioning the wisdom of such confrontations during a politically precarious time. The New Daily Prime earlier reported Farage claimed that Reform UK’s membership had surpassed the Conservative Party’s, a claim Badenoch dismissed…

A 28-year-old terrorist from Tulkarem in Samaria shouted “Allahu Akbar” and then stabbed and mortally wounded a woman near the nursing home where she lived on Kedoshi Hashoah Street in Herzliya on Friday morning. Magen David Adom emergency personnel treated the victim, Ludmila Lipovsky, 83, and she was evacuated in critical condition to Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov Hospital), where doctors pronounced her death. Security guards from the Israel…

In a significant effort to foster a birth-friendly society, the Chinese government has introduced a series of incentives to encourage single people to date, marry, and have children. Starting January 1, 2025, couples registering their first marriage, where the woman is aged 35 or younger, will receive a cash reward of 1,500 yuan ($214). Families having their first, second, or third child will be eligible for subsidies of 2,000 yuan…

An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls, a New York federal judge ruled Thursday. In her written order, U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres said the woman can proceed anonymously at this early stage of the litigation, but she may be required to reveal her identity at a…

In spite of worldwide belief, Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed the possibility of a third world war. Vladimir Putin has stressed the need for balance in addressing escalating global tensions and conflicts. Speaking with journalist Pavel Zarubin on December 24, the Russian president cautioned against fear-mongering. “There’s no need to scare anyone,” Putin spoke about third world war. Putin also acknowledged growing dangers and accused Russia’s opponents of heightening…

An Italian journalist has been under arrest in Iran for more than a week, Italy’s foreign ministry has said. Cecilia Sala works for Il Foglio newspaper and for podcast company Chora Media. The foreign ministry said it was following Ms Sala’s case with “utmost attention” since she was detained by Tehran police on 19 December. There was no immediate confirmation of the arrest by Iranian officials. Chora Media said in…