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As a propeller plane on Thursday whirred towards the US-Mexico border to cross illegally, US&nbsp;agents raced to meet it at a small municipal airport near El Paso, Texas, and arrest two men who were part of Mexican drug trafficking royalty.

The son of jailed former Sinaloa Cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman planned to give himself up upon landing. The other passenger - legendary septuagenarian trafficker Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada – did not and was duped into getting on the plane by the younger man, according to two current and two former US&nbsp;officials familiar with the situation.

Zambada's arrest followed lengthy surrender talks between US&nbsp;authorities and El Chapo's son, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the sources said. But many American officials had given up hope on Joaquin turning himself in, and were caught unaware when he sent a last-minute message that he would arrive with a kingpin U.S. authorities had been chasing for four decades.

"El Mayo was the cherry on top," said one US&nbsp;official, who declined to be identified because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the arrests. "It wasn't expected at all."

Guzman Lopez had convinced Zambada to board the plane by telling him that they were flying to see real estate in northern Mexico, according to the two current and one former US&nbsp;officials.

Reuters was the first news organization to report the arrests, ahead of a Department of Justice statement on Thursday evening that confirmed the two men had been detained in El Paso. The news agency spoke to current and former officials to piece together a detailed account of the operation.

The US&nbsp;Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the two agencies who carried out the operation, scrambled agents from their local El Paso offices and barely reached the airport by the time the private plane was landing, according to a fifth source, a U5S&nbsp;official who declined to give further details on the arrests.

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One worker at the Dona Ana County International Jetport, near El Paso, told Reuters he saw a Beechcraft King Air plane land on Thursday afternoon on the runway, where federal agents were already waiting.

"Two individuals got off the plane ... and were calmly taken into custody," said the man, who declined to share his name out of concern for his safety.

The unexpected arrest of El Mayo, in his late 70s, and the way he appears to have been betrayed by Guzman Lopez, who is about 38 years old, has jolted the Mexican drug trafficking world, triggering fears of a bloody fissure in the Sinaloa Cartel between the two families that control the group's biggest power bases.

Zambada is accused of being one of the most consequential traffickers in Mexico's history, having co-founded the Sinaloa Cartel with "El Chapo" Guzman, who was extradited to the US&nbsp;in 2017 and is serving a life sentence in a maximum security prison in Colorado.

Reuters could not determine why Guzman Lopez betrayed his father's long-time partner, though the four current and former sources said it was likely due to his desire to obtain a more favourable plea bargain deal from US&nbsp;authorities and help his brother, Ovidio, who was arrested and extradited to the United States in 2023.

US&nbsp;authorities have made drug bosses key targets, frequently striking plea bargain deals with them in exchange for information that leads to the capture of other high-ranking cartel figures.

The back-channel communication between American officials and Guzman Lopez was carried out through lawyers, the first official said. Jeffrey Lichtman, who represents both Guzman brothers, declined to comment.

Zambada, who was in a wheelchair, pleaded not guilty on Friday in a Texas courtroom to drug charges, including continuing criminal enterprise, narcotics importation conspiracy and money laundering. His lawyer, Frank Perez, said Zambada did not come to the US&nbsp;voluntarily.

Guzman Lopez is due to appear in court next week in Chicago, where he was first indicted on drugs charges around 6 years ago.

Guzman Lopez is one of four sons of El Chapo - known as Los Chapitos, or Little Chapos - who inherited their father's faction of the cartel. Joaquin and Ovidio have the same mother, while the other two siblings – Ivan and Jesus Alfredo – hail from El Chapo's first marriage.

The brothers have in recent years come under ferocious pressure from US&nbsp;authorities, who have made them their main anti-narcotics targets, portraying them and the Sinaloa Cartel as the biggest traffickers of fentanyl into the United States. Fentanyl overdoses have surged to become the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45.

Ray Donovan, a former high-ranking US&nbsp;Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) official, said the defeats suffered by key Sinaloa Cartel bosses in recent past are mainly down to their embrace of fentanyl, which has risen up the political agenda in Washington as the death told has mounted on US&nbsp;streets.

"The number of Americans dying has put a lot more pressure," Donovan said. "Fentanyl brought them down."

On Friday, US&nbsp;President Joe Biden heralded the arrests and vowed to continue combating "the scourge of fentanyl".

El Chapo's sons are known to be more violent and hot-headed than Zambada, who had a reputation as a shrewd operator that liked to stay in the shadows. Guzman Lopez was also seen as less important than his other three brothers.

The US&nbsp;authorities had a $15 million reward for the capture of Zambada, who co-founded the Sinaloa Cartel in the late 1980s with El Chapo. Guzman Lopez had a $5 million bounty on his head. Both men face multiple indictments in the United States.

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The first US&nbsp;official cautioned that there are still many questions unanswered about how or why Zambada, an ultra-cautious and experienced cartel chieftain, found himself on that plane.

Mexican Security Minister Rosa Rodriguez said that Mexico was informed of the detentions by the US&nbsp;government, but that Mexican authorities did not participate in the operation.

Outgoing Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has taken a cautious approach to tackling the powerful cartels, curbing security cooperation with US&nbsp;authorities on fears that the previous US-Mexico strategy of targeting powerful kingpins was triggering more nationwide violence.

In Oct. 2019, Mexico's military arrested Ovidio but were forced to release him after hundreds of Sinaloa Cartel foot soldiers blocked roads and fought running gun battles with soldiers as they to lay siege to the city of Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa. The military arrested Ovidio again in Jan. 2023 and he was extradited in September last year.

Matthew Allen, a former Special Agent in Charge of HSI's Arizona division that built indictments against Guzman Lopez and other Sinaloa Cartel figures, said both Zambada and Guzman Lopez had had periodic conversations with US&nbsp;officials about surrendering over the years.

Allen, who maintains regular contact with former colleagues at HSI, said many traffickers, especially those from the younger generation, realize that giving themselves up, serving some time in jail and then spending their wealth is a better option than risking death from rivals in Mexico or capture by authorities that can lead to lifelong prison terms. Some informants are allowed to enter witness protection programs.

"They're seeing that this way you can do your time and do not have to look over your shoulder for the rest of your life," he said.

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As a propeller plane on Thursday whirred towards the US-Mexico border to cross illegally, US agents raced to meet it at a small municipal airport near El Paso, Texas, and arrest two men who were part of Mexican drug trafficking royalty.

As a propeller plane on Thursday whirred towards the US-Mexico border to cross illegally, US agents raced to meet it at a small municipal airport near El Paso, Texas, and arrest two men who were part of Mexican drug trafficking royalty. The son of jailed former Sinaloa Cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman planned to give himself up upon landing. The other passenger - legendary septuagenarian trafficker Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada – did not and was duped into getting on the plane by the younger man, according to two current and two former US officials familiar with the situation. Zambada's arrest followed lengthy surrender talks between US authorities and El Chapo's son, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the sources said. But many American officials had given up hope on Joaquin turning himself in, and were caught unaware when he sent a last-minute message that he would arrive with a kingpin U.S. authorities had been chasing for four decades. "El Mayo was the cherry on top," said one US official, who declined to be identified because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the arrests. "It wasn't expected at all." Guzman Lopez had convinced Zambada to board the plane by telling him that they were flying to see real estate in northern Mexico, according to the two current and one former US officials. Reuters was the first news organization to report the arrests, ahead of a Department of Justice statement on Thursday evening that confirmed the two men had been detained in El Paso. The news agency spoke to current and former officials to piece together a detailed account of the operation. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the two agencies who carried out the operation, scrambled agents from their local El Paso offices and barely reached the airport by the time the private plane was landing, according to a fifth source, a U5S official who declined to give further details on the arrests. Watch | Report: US ready to resume nuclear talks with Iran × One worker at the Dona Ana County International Jetport, near El Paso, told Reuters he saw a Beechcraft King Air plane land on Thursday afternoon on the runway, where federal agents were already waiting. "Two individuals got off the plane ... and were calmly taken into custody," said the man, who declined to share his name out of concern for his safety. The unexpected arrest of El Mayo, in his late 70s, and the way he appears to have been betrayed by Guzman Lopez, who is about 38 years old, has jolted the Mexican drug trafficking world, triggering fears of a bloody fissure in the Sinaloa Cartel between the two families that control the group's biggest power bases. Zambada is accused of being one of the most consequential traffickers in Mexico's history, having co-founded the Sinaloa Cartel with "El Chapo" Guzman, who was extradited to the US in 2017 and is serving a life sentence in a maximum security prison in Colorado. Reuters could not determine why Guzman Lopez betrayed his father's long-time partner, though the four current and former sources said it was likely due to his desire to obtain a more favourable plea bargain deal from US authorities and help his brother, Ovidio, who was arrested and extradited to the United States in 2023. US authorities have made drug bosses key targets, frequently striking plea bargain deals with them in exchange for information that leads to the capture of other high-ranking cartel figures. The back-channel communication between American officials and Guzman Lopez was carried out through lawyers, the first official said. Jeffrey Lichtman, who represents both Guzman brothers, declined to comment. Zambada, who was in a wheelchair, pleaded not guilty on Friday in a Texas courtroom to drug charges, including continuing criminal enterprise, narcotics importation conspiracy and money laundering. His lawyer, Frank Perez, said Zambada did not come to the US voluntarily. Guzman Lopez is due to appear in court next week in Chicago, where he was first indicted on drugs charges around 6 years ago. Guzman Lopez is one of four sons of El Chapo - known as Los Chapitos, or Little Chapos - who inherited their father's faction of the cartel. Joaquin and Ovidio have the same mother, while the other two siblings – Ivan and Jesus Alfredo – hail from El Chapo's first marriage. The brothers have in recent years come under ferocious pressure from US authorities, who have made them their main anti-narcotics targets, portraying them and the Sinaloa Cartel as the biggest traffickers of fentanyl into the United States. Fentanyl overdoses have surged to become the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 18 and 45. Ray Donovan, a former high-ranking US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) official, said the defeats suffered by key Sinaloa Cartel bosses in recent past are mainly down to their embrace of fentanyl, which has risen up the political agenda in Washington as the death told has mounted on US streets. "The number of Americans dying has put a lot more pressure," Donovan said. "Fentanyl brought them down." On Friday, US President Joe Biden heralded the arrests and vowed to continue combating "the scourge of fentanyl". El Chapo's sons are known to be more violent and hot-headed than Zambada, who had a reputation as a shrewd operator that liked to stay in the shadows. Guzman Lopez was also seen as less important than his other three brothers. The US authorities had a $15 million reward for the capture of Zambada, who co-founded the Sinaloa Cartel in the late 1980s with El Chapo. Guzman Lopez had a $5 million bounty on his head. Both men face multiple indictments in the United States. Also read: US: Tragic plane crash claims lives of 7 including Gospel Music Hall of Fame quartet The Nelons members The first US official cautioned that there are still many questions unanswered about how or why Zambada, an ultra-cautious and experienced cartel chieftain, found himself on that plane. Mexican Security Minister Rosa Rodriguez said that Mexico was informed of the detentions by the US government, but that Mexican authorities did not participate in the operation. Outgoing Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has taken a cautious approach to tackling the powerful cartels, curbing security cooperation with US authorities on fears that the previous US-Mexico strategy of targeting powerful kingpins was triggering more nationwide violence. In Oct. 2019, Mexico's military arrested Ovidio but were forced to release him after hundreds of Sinaloa Cartel foot soldiers blocked roads and fought running gun battles with soldiers as they to lay siege to the city of Culiacan, the capital of Sinaloa. The military arrested Ovidio again in Jan. 2023 and he was extradited in September last year. Matthew Allen, a former Special Agent in Charge of HSI's Arizona division that built indictments against Guzman Lopez and other Sinaloa Cartel figures, said both Zambada and Guzman Lopez had had periodic conversations with US officials about surrendering over the years. Allen, who maintains regular contact with former colleagues at HSI, said many traffickers, especially those from the younger generation, realize that giving themselves up, serving some time in jail and then spending their wealth is a better option than risking death from rivals in Mexico or capture by authorities that can lead to lifelong prison terms. Some informants are allowed to enter witness protection programs. "They're seeing that this way you can do your time and do not have to look over your shoulder for the rest of your life," he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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An England court found an alternative healer who promoted slapping therapy as a healing method after a woman died at one of his workshops. Hongchi Xiao, a 61-year-old from California, was convicted following the 2016 death of 71-year-old Danielle Carr-Gomm, who had diabetes.

An England court found an alternative healer who promoted slapping therapy as a healing method after a woman died at one of his workshops. Hongchi Xiao, a 61-year-old from California, was convicted following the 2016 death of 71-year-old Danielle Carr-Gomm, who had diabetes. Carr-Gomm who had Type 1 diabetes stopped using insulin while attending a retreat in Wiltshire, where Xiao suggested slapping therapy as a "cure" for diabetes. Carr-Gomm needed daily insulin to regulate her blood glucose levels but had a lifelong fear of needles and often looked for alternative treatments. Watch | Gravitas: Does body composition affect risk for dementia? × In July 2016, she participated in a paida lajin workshop led by Xiao in Bulgaria. Paida lajin, meaning "slapping and stretching," involves slapping oneself and others to supposedly expel toxins from the body. In October 2016, she participated in another workshop led by Xiao at Cleeve House in Seend, Wiltshire. On the first day, she announced that she had ceased taking her insulin, and Xiao “congratulated” her for this decision. She joined other participants in fasting but quickly became seriously ill, feeling "tired," "weak," and "howling in pain" by the third day. By the fourth day, Carr-Gomm had died from diabetic ketoacidosis. Xiao claimed he was not the organiser of the Wiltshire workshop and received a fee for leading it. He repeatedly emphasised in court that he was not a doctor, had no medical training, and did not offer health care. Not the first incident of negligence Xiao had previous encounters with other diabetics who ceased taking insulin during his workshops. Carr-Gomm had discontinued her medication at the 2016 Bulgaria conference. At that time, she experienced vomiting, but Xiao convinced her to resume insulin, leading to her recovery. Also read: Breathing polluted air as kid? Your lungs might be paying the price years later: Study In 2015, a six-year-old boy died at Xiao’s Sydney workshop after his parents halted his insulin treatment. Consequently, Xiao was imprisoned in Australia and banned from providing any medical care. "Hongchi Xiao knew the consequences of Danielle Carr-Gomm's decision to stop taking insulin could be fatal, he had seen it before," Crown Prosecution Service's Special Crime Division, Rosemary Ainslie said after the verdict. "Hongchi Xiao was the man in charge, yet he failed to respond to Carr-Gomm's worsening condition with tragic consequences. His failure to take reasonable steps to help Carr-Gomm substantially contributed to her death and amounted to gross negligence," she added. (With inputs from agencies)

'Slapping therapy' healer convicted after woman dies in his workshop

Last week, United States President Joe Biden exited the 2024 presidential race and endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. Since then, she has launched her&nbsp;campaign in earnest. However, recent polls indicate she is struggling to gain support among male voters.

A new poll by the Economist and YouGov, conducted between July 21 and 23, revealed that only 39 per cent of men would vote for Harris, compared to 47 per cent for former President Donald Trump. The poll surveyed 1,435 registered voters with a margin of error of 3.1 per cent.

Another poll by Emerson College, conducted between July 22 and 23, showed similar results, with male voters in most swing states favouring Trump over Harris.&nbsp;

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A recent poll by the New York Times and Siena College, conducted between&nbsp;July 22 and&nbsp;24, revealed that only&nbsp;37 per cent of men supported Harris, whereas 56 per cent backed Trump.

During the last presidential election, in 2020, Democrats saw gains among male voters, narrowing the gap between Trump and Biden to just two&nbsp;points (50 per cent to 48 per cent), when compared to an 11-point lead that the&nbsp;Republican had in 2016 (52 per cent to 41 per cent).

In the&nbsp;past, men have&nbsp;typically favoured&nbsp;Republican candidates, whereas women generally supported Democrats. This gender divide has been present in every presidential election since 1980, according to the Center for American Women and Politics, which examines historical election data.

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A recent study by the Young Men's Research Initiative, conducted from July 9 to 23, found that men aged 18-29 showed more support for female candidates over Trump when policies such as high-paying jobs and affordable housing were highlighted, rather than focusing on the significance of electing the first female president.

"The trend of young men drifting away from Democrats, and their increasing sexism, should be of huge concern to candidates up and down the ticket," the author of the&nbsp;study&nbsp;by&nbsp;Young Men's Research Initiative wrote.&nbsp;

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"But we can't give up on half of a generation that will be able to vote for another 50 years. This research shows that we can make inroads by changing how we talk about Democratic issues that young men already support. We should be using targeted messaging to reach them," it added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Last week, United States President Joe Biden exited the 2024 presidential race and endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. Since then, she has launched her campaign in earnest.

Last week, United States President Joe Biden exited the 2024 presidential race and endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination. Since then, she has launched her campaign in earnest. However, recent polls indicate she is struggling to gain support among male voters. A new poll by the Economist and YouGov, conducted between July 21 and 23, revealed that only 39 per cent of men would vote for Harris, compared to 47 per cent for former President Donald Trump. The poll surveyed 1,435 registered voters with a margin of error of 3.1 per cent. Another poll by Emerson College, conducted between July 22 and 23, showed similar results, with male voters in most swing states favouring Trump over Harris. Watch | US: Kamala Harris announces candidacy by signing official forms × A recent poll by the New York Times and Siena College, conducted between July 22 and 24, revealed that only 37 per cent of men supported Harris, whereas 56 per cent backed Trump. During the last presidential election, in 2020, Democrats saw gains among male voters, narrowing the gap between Trump and Biden to just two points (50 per cent to 48 per cent), when compared to an 11-point lead that the Republican had in 2016 (52 per cent to 41 per cent). In the past, men have typically favoured Republican candidates, whereas women generally supported Democrats. This gender divide has been present in every presidential election since 1980, according to the Center for American Women and Politics, which examines historical election data. Also read: Biden endorsing Harris immediately was a 'big f**k you' to Obama: Report A recent study by the Young Men's Research Initiative, conducted from July 9 to 23, found that men aged 18-29 showed more support for female candidates over Trump when policies such as high-paying jobs and affordable housing were highlighted, rather than focusing on the significance of electing the first female president. "The trend of young men drifting away from Democrats, and their increasing sexism, should be of huge concern to candidates up and down the ticket," the author of the study by Young Men's Research Initiative wrote. Also read: Watch: US teen makes train derail deliberately to shoot 'insane' video for YouTube "But we can't give up on half of a generation that will be able to vote for another 50 years. This research shows that we can make inroads by changing how we talk about Democratic issues that young men already support. We should be using targeted messaging to reach them," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Kamala Harris faces uphill battle: Polls show potential Democratic prez pick struggles to win over male voters

A Southwest Airlines passenger's story has sent chills down people's spine. The passenger from the United States posted a video from a flight that descended alarmingly close to the ocean before it was about to land.

Nancy Allen was on&nbsp;a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by&nbsp;Southwest,&nbsp;flying from Columbus, Ohio, to Tampa, Florida, earlier this month. While the plane was&nbsp;four miles from the runway in Tampa, Flight 425 dropped to 175 feet above the ocean.

An air traffic controller had to notify the crew about their extremely low altitude, leading to the plane being diverted to Fort Lauderdale, about 200 miles away.

As the passengers started to panic, Allen sent her husband text messages. "I was concerned we were flying in a Tampa storm, so I opened my window," she told WFLA.

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"I was watching how we were approaching, we were coming around MacDill Air Force Base and I know you can’t fly over MacDill Force Base, it was just a unique approach," she added.

The video shot on her phone shows the Boeing plane rising back up after attempting to land in Tampa, then being redirected to Fort Lauderdale.

Allen explained that she realised something was wrong at that moment, saying, "I was feeling a little panic. At that moment I panicked, and I started texting my husband this is sketchy and I was texting him, abort, abort."

Even though the flight landed safely and no one was unharmed, Allen said that the reason behind the disturbance is still unknown.

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"That was the worst flight I have been on in a really long time," she said.

<h2>FAA opens investigation into the&nbsp;incident</h2>

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause behind the incident.

"Southwest Flight 425 safely diverted to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on July 14 after the Crew discontinued their planned approach into Tampa International Airport. The aircraft returned to Tampa after a short time on the ground in Fort Lauderdale. Southwest is following its robust Safety Management System and is in contact with the Federal Aviation Administration to understand and address any irregularities with the aircraft’s final approach," a statement from Southwest Airlines said.

"Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees," it added.

This comes after a similar incident that happened last month when a Boeing 737 also operated by&nbsp;Southwest Airlines descended to less than 500 feet over a town in Oklahoma.

(With inputs from agencies)

A Southwest Airlines passenger's story has sent chills down people's spine. The passenger from the United States posted a video from a flight that descended alarmingly close to the ocean before it was about to land.

A Southwest Airlines passenger's story has sent chills down people's spine. The passenger from the United States posted a video from a flight that descended alarmingly close to the ocean before it was about to land. Nancy Allen was on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by Southwest, flying from Columbus, Ohio, to Tampa, Florida, earlier this month. While the plane was four miles from the runway in Tampa, Flight 425 dropped to 175 feet above the ocean. An air traffic controller had to notify the crew about their extremely low altitude, leading to the plane being diverted to Fort Lauderdale, about 200 miles away. As the passengers started to panic, Allen sent her husband text messages. "I was concerned we were flying in a Tampa storm, so I opened my window," she told WFLA. Watch | US: Donald Trump faces tough nominee Kamala Harris × "I was watching how we were approaching, we were coming around MacDill Air Force Base and I know you can’t fly over MacDill Force Base, it was just a unique approach," she added. The video shot on her phone shows the Boeing plane rising back up after attempting to land in Tampa, then being redirected to Fort Lauderdale. Allen explained that she realised something was wrong at that moment, saying, "I was feeling a little panic. At that moment I panicked, and I started texting my husband this is sketchy and I was texting him, abort, abort." Even though the flight landed safely and no one was unharmed, Allen said that the reason behind the disturbance is still unknown. Also read: Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings' $7mn donation to Kamala Harris triggers boycott calls "That was the worst flight I have been on in a really long time," she said. FAA opens investigation into the incident The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause behind the incident. "Southwest Flight 425 safely diverted to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on July 14 after the Crew discontinued their planned approach into Tampa International Airport. The aircraft returned to Tampa after a short time on the ground in Fort Lauderdale. Southwest is following its robust Safety Management System and is in contact with the Federal Aviation Administration to understand and address any irregularities with the aircraft’s final approach," a statement from Southwest Airlines said. "Nothing is more important to Southwest than the Safety of our Customers and Employees," it added. This comes after a similar incident that happened last month when a Boeing 737 also operated by Southwest Airlines descended to less than 500 feet over a town in Oklahoma. (With inputs from agencies)

Southwest Airlines passenger shares chilling experience after Boeing plane dropped to 175 feet above the ocean

Protests by young Kenyans over tax hikes have turned into deadly violence and broader anger against President William Ruto's government. The protests have resulted in at least 50 deaths & over 400 injuries. The protests persist despite Ruto's withdrawal of the disputed legislation and a cabinet reshuffle. Watch in for more details!

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As the internet services slowly return in Bangladesh, the world's seeing more of what truly transpired over the past week. The violence, the chaos, the crackdown. The death toll has been staggering and uncertain. International news reports suggest over 200 deaths, but conflicting reports say that it is a gross underestimate. Watch the report to know more.

Bangladesh: From economic tiger to wounded nation; Curfew eased, troops patrol cities

Headlines of the hour: - Pakistan has learnt nothing: PM Modi - President Ranil to contest as Independent - Harris talks tough with Netanyahu - Rockets launched at Iraq base - Two top Mexican drug lords arrested - Yellen rejects Global 'Wealth Tax'

Harris talks tough with Netanyahu | Rockets launched at Iraq base

Israel is seeking changes to a plan for a Gaza truce and the release of hostages by Hamas, complicating a final deal to halt nine months of combat that have devastated the enclave, according to a Western official and a Palestinian and two Egyptian sources.

Israel seeks changes in Gaza truce plan, Hamas & Egypt reject changes

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman who previously predicted the social media wave, the growth of sharing economy and the AI revolution, is now predicting the end of traditional 9-to-5 jobs by 2034. Hoffman believes gig economy will replace traditional jobs. What does this mean for you and your financial stability?

Gravitas: LinkedIn co-founder predicts the end of 9-to-5 jobs

Pakistan is facing a grave situation. It's a nation teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, and the question on everyone's mind is whether its helpless government will once again turn to its military to steer them out of this mess.

Gravitas: Will Pakistan turn to army again?

Now, we look at Japan's new plan to support low-income households amid rising inflation. For the fourth year running, Japan's labour ministry has recommended a minimum wage hike that would be the country's highest ever.

Japan proposes record minimum pay hike

France's high-speed railway line has been attacked. An airport in France was evacuated for security reasons. What does this mean for the Olympics? Is France prepared to safeguard the games?

Olympics Opening Ceremony: Terror threat hangs over Paris

Bangladesh, the world’s second-largest clothing exporter, is in turmoil. A curfew and communications blackout following deadly protests has crippled the country, including its vital garment industry.

Deadly protests shred Bangladesh's apparel exports | World Business Watch

#Gravitas | US Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance is facing backlash after comments resurfaced in which he suggested that people without children, specifically "childless cat ladies," were unfit to govern and had no "direct stake" in the country. In a 2021 clip, Vance mentioned Kamala Harris, now the democratic presidential nominee, as he made these remarks on fox news. His comments have been criticized as out-of-touch, sexist, and not in line with modern values.

Gravitas: Trump's running mate JD Vance under fire for "childless cat ladies" remark

Headlines of the hour: - US: Kamala Harris ready to debate Trump - Biden, Harris press Netanyahu for Gaza truce - Israel seeks changes to truce plan: Report - US destroys Houthi's UAV launcher - Jaishankar, Wang discuss border impasse - Sri Lanka Presidential polls on September 21 - Pakistan: Opposition bloc calls nationwide stir - Top Mexican drug lords arrested - India marks 25th Kargil Victory Day

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A culinary controversy has left athletes from around the world disgruntled and, quite frankly, hungry. Reports suggest that athletes are often facing food issues in the Olympic village, including raw meat and food shortage.

Paris Olympics 2024: Paris serves Olympic athletes raw meat | Gravitas

Typhoon Gaemi's has left a devastating impact on East Asia. This powerful storm, the most formidable to strike china this year, began its assault on the coastal Fujian province on Friday, unleashing torrents of rain and ferocious winds as it makes its way inland. The storm has already left devastating impact on Taiwan, and Philippines. Authorities across china are scrambling against time and nature for rescue and relief operations.

Gravitas: Typhoon Gaemi hits china after razing Taiwan

#Gravitas | The united states, Britain, and South Korea have issued a joint advisory stating that North Korean hackers, known as Anadriel or Apt45, have engaged in a global cyber espionage campaign. Their aim is to steal classified military information to support north Korea's prohibited nuclear weapons program. These hackers have targeted and breached computer systems at various defense and engineering companies, including manufacturers of tanks, submarines, naval vessels, fighter aircraft, and missile and radar systems. Gravitas tells you more!

North Korean hackers stealing nuclear secrets for weapons programme, US & allies say | Gravitas

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