Here, you read what you need know about the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict

The lone survivor of 242 people aboard Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad on Friday has explained how he miraculously walked out alive from the fireball explosion. The New Daily Prime reported that the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plane, which was fully fueled as it took off for a long-haul flight to London, exploded into a burst of orange flame on Thursday afternoon just after takeoff. “Everything happened…

A British man has been confirmed as the sole survivor of the devastating Air India Flight AI171 crash, which killed 290 people after the jet went down shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon. The Boeing aircraft, en route to London’s Gatwick Airport, was carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members when it reportedly lost control seconds after departure and crashed into a nearby building, a hostel housing medical…

A Russian researcher at Harvard Medical School was released from federal custody Thursday after spending nearly four months behind bars on a biological smuggling charge. Kseniia Petrova, a scientist at Harvard’s Kirschner Lab, was arrested in February at Boston’s Logan International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents allegedly discovered undeclared frog embryos and other embryonic samples in her luggage upon arrival from Paris. The Justice Department said Petrova…

Meta has taken a bold step to reshape its artificial intelligence ambitions by acquiring a 49% stake in Scale AI, valuing the data-labeling startup at $29 billion. As part of the deal, Scale’s 28-year-old co-founder and CEO, Alexandr Wang, will join Meta to spearhead its new superintelligence initiative. While Meta did not disclose financial terms in its official statement, two sources familiar with the matter confirmed the $14.3 billion cash…

China on Thursday confirmed its commitment to a recently announced trade agreement with the United States, underscoring the importance of mutual adherence to the deal’s terms.

More than 100 people lost their lives on Thursday when an Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, in western India, making it one of the country’s deadliest aviation disasters in recent history. According to authorities, the aircraft carrying 242 people, including 217 adults, 11 children, and two infants plunged into a residential area minutes after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The Boeing…

Japan has issued a stern warning to China after a near collision between a Chinese fighter jet and a Japanese patrol plane over the Pacific Ocean, calling the encounter “seriously concerning” and warning of the potential for a dangerous escalation. According to Japan’s defense ministry, a Chinese J-15 fighter jet took off from the aircraft carrier Shandong and flew within just 45 meters of a Japanese Self-Defence Forces (SDF) surveillance…

The United States has ordered the departure of non-essential diplomatic staff and their families from several embassies across the Middle East, citing escalating tensions with Iran and growing fears of a broader regional conflict. The U.S. State Department confirmed Wednesday that it had instructed non-essential personnel to leave the embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, as a precautionary measure. “This decision reflects our commitment to keeping Americans safe, both at home and…

In an unprecedented act of dissent, a group of 41 Israeli military intelligence officers and reservists has publicly declared their refusal to participate in combat operations in Gaza, accusing the government of issuing “clearly illegal” orders and perpetuating a “needless, eternal war.” In a scathing letter addressed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Israel Katz, and the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the officers, members…

Tragedy struck just minutes after takeoff as Air India Flight 171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed outside the airport perimeter in a catastrophic accident on Wednesday afternoon. The airline has confirmed the incident and expressed deep sorrow over the loss. “With profound sorrow I confirm that Air India Flight 171 operating Ahmedabad–London Gatwick was involved in a tragic accident today,” said Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chair of Air India,…

The Vatican announced Wednesday the first appointment of a Chinese bishop under Leo XIV, signalling the new pope’s support for a controversial accord on nominations struck by his predecessor with Beijing. The Holy See expressed “satisfaction” at the recognition by China of the appointment of Joseph Lin Yuntuan as auxiliary bishop of Fuzhou, capital of the southeastern Fujian province. The pope made the nomination on June 5. “This event represents…