Ten people were killed in the jet crash, including Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima.
President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi has declared that nine other persons were dead, and Vice President Saulos Chilima of Malawi perished in a plane crash. The wreckage of the aircraft was discovered in a forest shrouded in fog.
Iranians use the fire festival to express their displeasure and rebel against restrictions.
An uncommon exhalation in Iran. The streets are crowded with people celebrating the custom of Chaahaar Shanbeh Suri. Iran forbade public dancing. It's considered a form of protest.
ISIS, a longstanding enemy, has become more potent as a result of the battles in Europe and West Asia. This worrying resurgence is highlighted by the recent attack on the Moscow Crocus Concert Hall, which was attributed to ISIS-K, or Islamic State Khorasan. To learn more, watch this.
SpaceX's Starship rocket safely returns to Earth after being blasted into orbit.
SpaceX's massive Starship rocket successfully launched and, for the first time, returned from orbit. The test is a significant milestone for Elon Musk and his firm. The starship reached space, withstood the heat of re-entry, and landed in the Indian Ocean as intended. It is the largest and most powerful rocket system ever created. NASA expects it will be a reusable vehicle for returning people to the Moon.
WhatsApp is testing out some new functionalities. Users of Apple products are vulnerable. There were several fascinating technological advancements this past week, and we've compiled the most significant ones in our tech wrap.
Flash flood warnings and heavy rain sweep the gulf.
The rain is coming down hard. Major highways in the United Arab Emirates have flooded, leaving cars abandoned on Dubai's roads. The rain that began overnight left massive piles on the streets, while gusts of wind disrupted planes at Dubai International Airport.
First Iftar gathering since the Syrian War at Aleppo's ancient Umayyad mosque
Aleppo's magnificent Umayyad mosque is once again the site of iftar prayers. During the Syrian conflict, Aleppo was one of the worst-hit areas. Currently, it is gradually rebuilt, one symbolic step at a time.
UN Security Council meets in emergency; topics include famine in Gaza and threats against relief workers.
The UN secretary-general issued a dire warning on Friday, stating that there is an urgent need for a "quantum leap" in the delivery of life-saving supplies because children in Gaza are dying of starvation and dehydration. "The doors to starvation are opened when the gates to aid are closed," declared Guterres.
"Israeli actions in Gaza amount to genocide," argues a former PLO legal advisor.
Diana Buttu, a Palestinian lawyer and former legal counselor to the Palestine Liberation Organization, has criticized Israeli military activities in Gaza. She believes that displacing civilians without providing bare essentials is prohibited under international law. Buttu emphasized the relevance of international legal processes in dealing with the problem, ongoing legal developments, and their potential long-term implications. She questioned Israel's professed intentions, accusing them of committing genocide and ethnic cleansing. Despite Israel's claims to limit civilian losses, Buttu noted extensive bombing of hospitals and schools as proof of genocide on the ground. She also spoke about Israel's strategic goals and the ongoing battle in Gaza, highlighting Palestinian resilience against Israeli forces and exploring the potential use of military activities as bargaining chips in cease-fire negotiations.
In southern Gaza, an Israeli strike claimed the life of the boss of Al Jazeera's bureau in Gaza, his eldest son. While traveling in southern Gaza with other reporters, Hamza al-Dahdouh, an Al Jazeera journalist and videographer, was hit by a drone. A third reporter suffered injuries, and Mustafa Thuraya, a freelance journalist, also perished.
Afghanistan: Baghlan flash flooding kills at least 50.
Storms and flash floods wreaked havoc on Baghlan province in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 50 people, local officials say. According to Hedayatullah Hamdard, Provincial Director of the disaster management authority, the natural catastrophe devastated the districts of Gozargah-e-Noor, Jelgah, Nahrin, Baghlan-e-Markazi, and Barka, as well as the provincial capital of Pul-e-Khumri, on Friday.
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