Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi along with Iranian Foreign Minister have been killed in a chopper crash. The fateful incident occurred after more than 12 hours of search and rescue operations. The death has sent shockwaves around the globe. The pertinent question is what happens next. Watch in for more details!

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and 8 others died in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, Iranian officials confirmed on Monday after search teams located the wreckage. Watch in for more details!

Ebrahim Raisi news: Raisi's chopper crashed on the way back from visit to Azerbaijan

Fear and worry weighed on Iran as the Islamic Republic waited for news on the fate of President Ebrahim Raisi after his helicopter went missing in a foggy mountain area. Watch in for more details!

Ebrahim Raisi Helicopter Crash: World leaders condole death of Ebrahim Raisi

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi along with Iranian Foreign Minister have been killed in chopper crash. The fateful incident occurred after more than 12 hours of search and rescue operations. The death has sent shockwaves around the globe. The pertinent question what happens next.

Ebrahim Raisi Helicopter Crash: President Raisi and 8 other killed in chopper crash

Ebrahim Raisi Helicopter Crash: Iran President Raisi dead in chopper crash

Ebrahim Raisi news: Iran President Ebrahim Raisi killed in chopper crash

Iranian President Embrahim Raisi along with Iranian Foreign Minister have been killed in chopper crash. The fateful incident occurred after more than 12 hours of search and rescue operations. The death has sent shockwaves around the globe. The pertinent question what happens next.

Ebrahim Raisi Helicopter Crash: Raisi killed in chopper crash

Two Japanese Maritime self-defense Force Choppers have reportedly crashed off the islands southern coast as reported by Japanese defense minister Minoru Kihara. The two SH-60 Choppers carrying four crew members each lost contract late Saturday around 10:30 p.m. local time near Tori-Shima island. Watch in for more details!

2 Japanese Navy choppers crash into sea, 1 dead, 7 personnel missing | Rescue & search ops underway

The five US Marines aboard a helicopter that went missing on a trip from Nevada to California were confirmed dead on Thursday. The helicopter was on a training flight when it went missing Tuesday night.

5 missing US Marines confirmed dead following helicopter crash

A military helicopter reportedly went down in the ocean off Hamilton Island. The crash occurred around 11 pm while the aircraft,&nbsp;carrying four individuals, was engaged in exercises with the Australian and US military.

Police said later that the debris from downed Australian military helicopter was later found.

The helicopter was partaking in Exercise Talisman Sabre. Recovery efforts have commenced, but it remains unclear whether the helicopter belonged to the Australian or American forces.

"As we speak to you now, the four aircrew are yet to be found," Defence Minister Richard Marles said after a nearly 12 hour overnight search, which is set to continue Saturday.

"The families of the four aircrew have been notified of this incident and our hopes and thoughts are very much with the aircrew and their families," he added.

<h2>Defence officials halt joint exercise involving international troops</h2>

Defence authorities declared a temporary halt to the Talisman Sabre exercise, involving troops from Japan, France, Germany, and South Korea. The exercise, spanning two weeks, aimed to assess extensive logistics, land combat, amphibious landings, and air operations. Concurrently, Australia is undertaking a substantial restructuring of its military forces, focusing on enhancing long-range strike capabilities to maintain distance from potential adversaries like China.

The current situation regarding casualties or injuries remains uncertain. Defence Minister Richard Marles and Chief of Defence Force Angus Campbell are expected to hold a media briefing at 8:30 am.

(More information to follow)

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A military helicopter reportedly went down in the ocean off Hamilton Island. The crash occurred around 11 pm while the aircraft, carrying four individuals, was engaged in exercises with the Australian and US military.

A military helicopter reportedly went down in the ocean off Hamilton Island. The crash occurred around 11 pm while the aircraft, carrying four individuals, was engaged in exercises with the Australian and US military. Police said later that the debris from downed Australian military helicopter was later found. The helicopter was partaking in Exercise Talisman Sabre. Recovery efforts have commenced, but it remains unclear whether the helicopter belonged to the Australian or American forces. "As we speak to you now, the four aircrew are yet to be found," Defence Minister Richard Marles said after a nearly 12 hour overnight search, which is set to continue Saturday. "The families of the four aircrew have been notified of this incident and our hopes and thoughts are very much with the aircrew and their families," he added. Defence officials halt joint exercise involving international troops Defence authorities declared a temporary halt to the Talisman Sabre exercise, involving troops from Japan, France, Germany, and South Korea. The exercise, spanning two weeks, aimed to assess extensive logistics, land combat, amphibious landings, and air operations. Concurrently, Australia is undertaking a substantial restructuring of its military forces, focusing on enhancing long-range strike capabilities to maintain distance from potential adversaries like China. The current situation regarding casualties or injuries remains uncertain. Defence Minister Richard Marles and Chief of Defence Force Angus Campbell are expected to hold a media briefing at 8:30 am. (More information to follow) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The five Mexican nationals killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Nepal near Mount Everest on Tuesday had visited India before touring the Himalayan nation for sightseeing.

The Manang Air helicopter 9N-AMV took off from Surke Airport in Solukhumbu district at 10:04 am for Kathmandu on Tuesday and suddenly lost contact at an altitude above 12,000 feet at 10.13 am (local time).

The helicopter crashed in the Lamjura area of Likhupike Rural Municipality in the remote mountainous Solukhumbu district.

The dead pilot has been identified as Captain CB Gurung, a Nepali national. The five passengers killed in the crash — all of them Mexican nationals — were identified as Fernando Sifuentes (95), Abril Sifuentes Gonzalez (72), Luz Gonzalez Olacio (65), Maria Jose Sifuentes (52) and Ismael Rincon (98).

The family had also visited India as one of the victims, Abril Sifuentes Gonzalez, on July 5 posted a photo of herself on a social media platform in front of the Taj Mahal days before the accident.

Mexico's Ambassador to India Federico Salas said that the victims were family members originally from Nuevo Leon, according to Mexican News Daily.

"It was a family of five people, in effect, who were tourists. They went to Nepal. (...) They were a father and mother and three children. (...) The parents and children were adults, they were not little ones", Salas was quoted as saying by the Infobae Mexico.

Meanwhile, the bodies have been airlifted to Kathmandu and are kept at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for post-mortem, Gyanendra Bhul, Information Officer at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), The Himalayan Times newspaper was quoted as saying.

Speaking to the media in Janakpurdham, Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Minister Sudan Kirati announced that the government would conduct a comprehensive investigation to uncover the factors that led to this unfortunate incident.

"All the passengers who died were from the same Mexican family and had flown to the Khumbu region yesterday for mountain flight as well to observe Sherpa culture," Director of Manang Air, Mukti Pandey said.

Nepal's tourist and mountaineering season ended in May. The flights carrying tourists to the mountains are less common this time of year as visibility is poor and weather conditions fickle.

Founded in 1997, Manang Air is a helicopter airline based in Kathmandu. It has been operating helicopters in commercial air transportation within the Nepalese territory under the Regulation of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-pms-wife-sita-dahal-dies-after-suffering-cardiac-arrest-614538">Nepal PM's wife Sita Dahal dies after suffering cardiac arrest</a>

The company provides chartered services and is focused on personalised services such as adventure flights, helicopter excursions or expedition work.

Nepal has had a fraught record of aviation accidents, partly due to its sudden weather changes and airstrips located in hard-to-access rocky terrains.

According to the record of CAAN, 35 fatal helicopter crashes have occurred in Nepal.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pak-journalist-fired-for-asking-questions-to-pm-shehabz-sharif-about-freedom-of-expression-report-614376">Pak journalist fired for asking questions to PM Shehbaz Sharif about freedom of expression: Report</a>

In 2023 alone, four helicopter crashes were reported in the country.

In early May, a Simrik Air helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district resulting in the tragic death of one passenger, while four others sustained injuries. Likewise, Heli Everest and Air Dynasty helicopters crashed this year, but there was no casualty.'

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The five Mexican nationals killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Nepal near Mount Everest on Tuesday had visited India before touring the Himalayan nation for sightseeing.

The five Mexican nationals killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Nepal near Mount Everest on Tuesday had visited India before touring the Himalayan nation for sightseeing. The Manang Air helicopter 9N-AMV took off from Surke Airport in Solukhumbu district at 10:04 am for Kathmandu on Tuesday and suddenly lost contact at an altitude above 12,000 feet at 10.13 am (local time). The helicopter crashed in the Lamjura area of Likhupike Rural Municipality in the remote mountainous Solukhumbu district. The dead pilot has been identified as Captain CB Gurung, a Nepali national. The five passengers killed in the crash — all of them Mexican nationals — were identified as Fernando Sifuentes (95), Abril Sifuentes Gonzalez (72), Luz Gonzalez Olacio (65), Maria Jose Sifuentes (52) and Ismael Rincon (98). The family had also visited India as one of the victims, Abril Sifuentes Gonzalez, on July 5 posted a photo of herself on a social media platform in front of the Taj Mahal days before the accident. Mexico's Ambassador to India Federico Salas said that the victims were family members originally from Nuevo Leon, according to Mexican News Daily. "It was a family of five people, in effect, who were tourists. They went to Nepal. (...) They were a father and mother and three children. (...) The parents and children were adults, they were not little ones", Salas was quoted as saying by the Infobae Mexico. Meanwhile, the bodies have been airlifted to Kathmandu and are kept at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital for post-mortem, Gyanendra Bhul, Information Officer at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), The Himalayan Times newspaper was quoted as saying. Speaking to the media in Janakpurdham, Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Minister Sudan Kirati announced that the government would conduct a comprehensive investigation to uncover the factors that led to this unfortunate incident. "All the passengers who died were from the same Mexican family and had flown to the Khumbu region yesterday for mountain flight as well to observe Sherpa culture," Director of Manang Air, Mukti Pandey said. Nepal's tourist and mountaineering season ended in May. The flights carrying tourists to the mountains are less common this time of year as visibility is poor and weather conditions fickle. Founded in 1997, Manang Air is a helicopter airline based in Kathmandu. It has been operating helicopters in commercial air transportation within the Nepalese territory under the Regulation of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal. Also read | Nepal PM's wife Sita Dahal dies after suffering cardiac arrest The company provides chartered services and is focused on personalised services such as adventure flights, helicopter excursions or expedition work. Nepal has had a fraught record of aviation accidents, partly due to its sudden weather changes and airstrips located in hard-to-access rocky terrains. According to the record of CAAN, 35 fatal helicopter crashes have occurred in Nepal. Also read | Pak journalist fired for asking questions to PM Shehbaz Sharif about freedom of expression: Report In 2023 alone, four helicopter crashes were reported in the country. In early May, a Simrik Air helicopter crashed in Sankhuwasabha district resulting in the tragic death of one passenger, while four others sustained injuries. Likewise, Heli Everest and Air Dynasty helicopters crashed this year, but there was no casualty.' WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Mexican family killed in chopper crash visited India before touring Nepal

Ukraine's Interior Minister Denys Monastyrskyi is among at least 14 dead in a helicopter crash that took place on the outskirts of Kyiv. Neha Khanna tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Ukrainian Interior Minister dies in helicopter crash

A Helicopter crash on the outskirts of Kyiv has killed 16 people including Ukraine's Interior Minister Denys Monastyrsky. How did the helicopter crash? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Ukraine's Interior Minister dies in Helicopter crash

Six Pakistan Army officials, including two Majors, were killed in a helicopter crash in southwestern Balochistan province, the military said on Monday, the second such incident after another military helicopter crashed in the same province last month.

Chopper with six Pakistan army personnel crashes in Balochistan: Report

A top Pakistani General and five other officers have died in a chopper crash. They were on a flood relief operation in Balochistan. Palki Sharma tells you how floods are wreaking havoc in Pakistan.

Gravitas: Top Pakistan General killed in chopper crash

A Minister in Madagascar has miraculously survived a helicopter crash. Serge Gelle turned his helicopter seat as a flotation device and swam for 12 hours to shore. Palki Sharma brings you his story.

Gravitas: "Swam for 12 hours" : How This Minister survived a chopper crash

On Friday afternoon, India bid farewell to CDS General Bipin Rawat. The outpouring of grief unprecedented as Indians put their differences aside & paid tribute to a National Hero. Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: India bids farewell to General Bipin Rawat

India's CDS Gen Bipin Rawat laid to final rest with full military honours. His last rites were performed along with his wife Madhulika Rawat, who too lost her life in Tamil Nadu chopper crash. Their daughters performed the last rites.

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat cremated with full military honours in New Delhi, daughters perform last rites

Politicians, religious leaders, envoys and military personnels of varying ranks paid their last respects to India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat, who were among the 13 people who lost their lives in an chopper crash in Tamil Nadu's Coonnor this week.

Gen Bipin Rawat Funeral: Politicians, military officer pay tribute to India's first CDS

As India mourns the death of its 1st Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and 12 others who lost their lives in the tragic chopper crash, Indian PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to the fallen ones.

Indian PM Modi pays tribute to the CDS General Bipin Rawat & 12 others who died in the chopper crash

The Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft carrying mortal remains of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other victims, who passed away in a chopper crash in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, reached Palam Airbase in New Delhi from Sulur.

Mortal remains of India's CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, wife and others reach Palam Airbase in New Delhi

Mortal remains of India's Late Chief Of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat and other victims have arrived at New Delhi's Palam Airport.

Mortal remains of India's CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, others arrive in New Delhi, PM Modi to pay tribute

India's first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others died on Wednesday after their helicopter crashed in Coonoor in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. As soon as the news of Rawat's demise got confirmed, tributes started pouring in from all across the world.

Tributes pour in for CDS General Bipin Rawat

The military aircraft carrying the mortal remains of India's CDS General Bipin Rawat, his wife and eleven others has left Sulur Air Force Base and will reach New Delhi on Thursday.

Mortal remains of CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife to arrive in New Delhi

How did social media react to General Bipin Rawat's death? From bigoted comments to premature announcements of his death, Palki Sharma tells you why this tragedy calls for some self-reform.

Gravitas: How India reacted to General Rawat's death

India's First Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat spoke freely about the prevailing security situation. He called out Pakistan for terrorism & admitted China was the bigger threat. General Rawat passed away in a helicopter crash today. Palki Sharma has more.

Gravitas: How India's First Chief of Defence assessed India's China Challenge

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat died when a Mi-17V5 helicopter carrying them crashed in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor. This throws a light on the history of Mi-17 choppers accidents in India.

CDS Gen Bipin Rawat Chopper Crash: Major Mi-17's crashing history in India

The deadly helicopter crash with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat onboard near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu is a grim reminder of the past military aircraft accidents in India that have led to several fatalities in recent years.

Fatal military plane crashes in India in recent years

India's Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat his wife Madhulika and 11 armed forces personnel lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Tamil Nadu's Coonoor. Group Captain Varun Singh, who survived the crash, is presently undergoing treatment.

India's top military officer Bipin Rawat among 13 dead in Tamil Nadu chopper crash

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