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A South Korean Jeju Airlines plane carrying 181 people crashed at Muan airport, leaving at least 120 dead and two survivors, according to authorities.
In other news, the Israeli military announced the detention of Kamal Adwan Hospital Director Hossam Abu Safiyeh on suspicion of "being a Hamas terrorist operative" during a raid that allegedly emptied northern Gaza's last major health facility.
Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump has expressed support with Elon Musk and other tech industry supporters over the H-1B visa programme, sparking debate among his supporters.
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In South Korea on Sunday (Dec 29), a plane carrying 181 people crashed at South Korea's Muan airport in the country's southwest, reported Yonhap news agency.
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The Israeli military on Saturday (Dec 28) said that it had detained the director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital, Hossam Abu Safiyeh, on suspicion of "being a Hamas terrorist operative" during a raid that the World Health Organization (WHO) said emptied northern Gaza's last major health facility.&nbsp;
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US President-elect Donald Trump seems to align with Elon Musk and other tech industry supporters amid a dispute over the H-1B visa programme that has caused division among his supporters. Trump, in an interview with the New York Post on Saturday (Dec 28), praised the use of H-1B visas for bringing skilled foreign workers to the US, stating, &ldquo;I have always liked the visas, I have always been in favour of the visas. That&rsquo;s why we have them.&rdquo;&nbsp;
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A high-speed passenger train crashed into a firetruck at a rail crossing in Florida, leaving three firefighters and a dozen passengers injured on Saturday (Dec 28). The incident occurred at 10:45 am in the busy downtown area of Delray Beach. According to reports, the Brightline train was stopped, its front damaged, while the firetruck&rsquo;s ladder was ripped off and landed several yards away in the grass.
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A South Korean Jeju Airlines plane carrying 181 people crashed at Muan airport, leaving at least 120 dead and two survivors, according to authorities. In other news, the Israeli military announced the detention of Kamal Adwan Hospital Director Hossam Abu Safiyeh on suspicion of "being a Hamas terrorist operative" during a raid that allegedly emptied northern Gaza's last major health facility. Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump has expressed support with Elon Musk and other tech industry supporters over the H-1B visa programme, sparking debate among his supporters. Click on the headlines for more South Korea plane crash: Passenger aircraft carrying 181 crashes at Muan Airport; 62 confirmed dead. Video In South Korea on Sunday (Dec 29), a plane carrying 181 people crashed at South Korea's Muan airport in the country's southwest, reported Yonhap news agency. Israel detains director of Gaza's 'last hospital,' accuses him of being a 'Hamas terrorist' The Israeli military on Saturday (Dec 28) said that it had detained the director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital, Hossam Abu Safiyeh, on suspicion of "being a Hamas terrorist operative" during a raid that the World Health Organization (WHO) said emptied northern Gaza's last major health facility. 'I've Always Liked H1-B': Trump backs Elon Musk amid H-1B visa dispute US President-elect Donald Trump seems to align with Elon Musk and other tech industry supporters amid a dispute over the H-1B visa programme that has caused division among his supporters. Trump, in an interview with the New York Post on Saturday (Dec 28), praised the use of H-1B visas for bringing skilled foreign workers to the US, stating, “I have always liked the visas, I have always been in favour of the visas. That’s why we have them.” High-speed passenger train crashed into firetruck in Florida, 15 injured A high-speed passenger train crashed into a firetruck at a rail crossing in Florida, leaving three firefighters and a dozen passengers injured on Saturday (Dec 28). The incident occurred at 10:45 am in the busy downtown area of Delray Beach. According to reports, the Brightline train was stopped, its front damaged, while the firetruck’s ladder was ripped off and landed several yards away in the grass. Watch | Donald Trump announces plans to begin a large-scale deportation #DonaldTrump announces plans to begin a large-scale deportation effort aimed at undocumented immigrants in the US. The initiative focuses on removing individuals with criminal backgrounds and those in violation of immigration laws@SehgalRahesha tells you more pic.twitter.com/m5A2Pwmlkv — WION (@WIONews) December 29, 2024

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A tragic plane crash occurred on a runway in South Korea, resulting in the deaths of 29 people. The aircraft, carrying 181 passengers and crew, crashed during its attempt to land.

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Homelessness in the U.S. has increased, according to a recent report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The rise highlights growing challenges in addressing affordable housing and support for vulnerable populations.

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Mauritius foreign minister Dhananjay Ritish Ramful who is in India & attended the state funeral of former Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has described the Indian leader as a "close friend" of his country. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, Foreign minister Ramful said, Dr Manmohan singh was "very instrumental in helping Mauritius on various projects...taxation treaty". The Mauritius Foreign minister joined Bhutan's King along with top Indian leadership, including President Murmu, PM Narendra Modi at the funeral in Delhi's Nigam Bodh Ghat. On Friday, the Mauritius Prime Minister Dr Navin Ramgoolam paid a visit to the Indian High Commission and paid his honor. The Mauritius govt as a mark of honor for the late Indian PM has said that the country's flags will be flown at half mast.

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The U.S. has uncovered a wide-ranging espionage campaign attributed to China, targeting government and corporate secrets. The operation reportedly involved cyberattacks and the recruitment of spies to gather sensitive information.

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Russia has warned of significant environmental damage following a major oil spill in the Black Sea, calling the situation critical. The Kremlin expressed concern over the long-term ecological impact and efforts to contain the spill.

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A high-speed passenger train crashed into a firetruck at a rail crossing in Florida, leaving three firefighters and a dozen passengers injured on Saturday (Dec 28).
The incident occurred at 10:45 am in the busy downtown area of Delray Beach. According to reports, the Brightline train was stopped, its front damaged, while the firetruck&rsquo;s ladder was ripped off and landed several yards away in the grass.
In a social media post, the Delray Beach fire rescue said that three Delray Beach firefighters were taken to a hospital and are in stable condition. The Palm Beach county fire rescue took 12 passengers from the train to the hospital, who sustained minor injuries.
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According to an anonymous eyewitness, the firetruck had stopped at the crossing to wait for a freight train before driving around the lowered crossing arms.
Emmanuel Amaral, who was having breakfast a couple of blocks away, rushed to the scene after hearing the loud crash and screeching brakes of the train. He saw firefighters climbing out of the truck window and pulling away their injured colleagues from the tracks.
&ldquo;The front of that train is completely smashed, and there was even some of the parts to the firetruck stuck in the front of the train, but it split the car right in half. It split the firetruck right in half, and the debris was everywhere,&rdquo; Amaral said.
The Federal Railroad Administration will conduct an investigation while the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is still enquiring about the crash and has not yet decided whether to investigate the matter.
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The NTSB is already investigating two accidents involving Brightline&rsquo;s high-speed trains that happened this year at the same crossing in Florida that resulted in three deaths.
Over 100 people have lost their lives after being hit by the train since Brightline started its operation in July 2017. The railroad has the worst death rate in the country. While most deaths have been suicides, others involved pedestrians or drivers who ignored the crossing gates. In the previous accidents, Brightline has not been found to be at fault.
Railroad safety has been an ongoing concern, prompting Congress members to propose reforms. However, there have not been many major changes. Earlier in February 2023, a Norfolk Southern trained derailed in Ohio, spilling toxic chemicals that resulted in a fire.&nbsp;
Earlier this month, a Union Pacific train collided with a semitrailer truck in West Texas, resulting in the deaths of two operators and leaving three others injured.
(With inputs from agencies)

A high-speed train collided with a firetruck at a Florida rail crossing, injuring three firefighters and a dozen passengers in a dramatic accident on Saturday (Dec 28).

A high-speed passenger train crashed into a firetruck at a rail crossing in Florida, leaving three firefighters and a dozen passengers injured on Saturday (Dec 28). The incident occurred at 10:45 am in the busy downtown area of Delray Beach. According to reports, the Brightline train was stopped, its front damaged, while the firetruck’s ladder was ripped off and landed several yards away in the grass. In a social media post, the Delray Beach fire rescue said that three Delray Beach firefighters were taken to a hospital and are in stable condition. The Palm Beach county fire rescue took 12 passengers from the train to the hospital, who sustained minor injuries. Also read | South Korea plane crash: Passenger aircraft carrying 181 crashes at Muan Airport; at least 29 dead. Video According to an anonymous eyewitness, the firetruck had stopped at the crossing to wait for a freight train before driving around the lowered crossing arms. Emmanuel Amaral, who was having breakfast a couple of blocks away, rushed to the scene after hearing the loud crash and screeching brakes of the train. He saw firefighters climbing out of the truck window and pulling away their injured colleagues from the tracks. “The front of that train is completely smashed, and there was even some of the parts to the firetruck stuck in the front of the train, but it split the car right in half. It split the firetruck right in half, and the debris was everywhere,” Amaral said. The Federal Railroad Administration will conduct an investigation while the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is still enquiring about the crash and has not yet decided whether to investigate the matter. Also read | Azerbaijan plane crash: Putin dials Azeri Prez to apologise for 'tragic incident' that killed 38 The NTSB is already investigating two accidents involving Brightline’s high-speed trains that happened this year at the same crossing in Florida that resulted in three deaths. Over 100 people have lost their lives after being hit by the train since Brightline started its operation in July 2017. The railroad has the worst death rate in the country. While most deaths have been suicides, others involved pedestrians or drivers who ignored the crossing gates. In the previous accidents, Brightline has not been found to be at fault. Railroad safety has been an ongoing concern, prompting Congress members to propose reforms. However, there have not been many major changes. Earlier in February 2023, a Norfolk Southern trained derailed in Ohio, spilling toxic chemicals that resulted in a fire. Earlier this month, a Union Pacific train collided with a semitrailer truck in West Texas, resulting in the deaths of two operators and leaving three others injured. (With inputs from agencies)

High-speed passenger train crashes into fire truck in Florida, 15 injured

The Israeli military has launched a raid on Gaza's Kamal Adwani Hospital, targeting militant infrastructure. The attack has caused significant damage, with reports of casualties among patients and staff.

Israel military arrests Kamal Adwani Hospital director

Donald Trump has announced plans to begin a large-scale deportation effort aimed at undocumented immigrants in the U.S. The initiative focuses on removing individuals with criminal backgrounds and those in violation of immigration laws.

Donald Trump to kick start mass deportation plan

US President-elect Donald Trump seems to align with Elon Musk and other tech industry supporters amid a dispute over the H-1B visa programme that has caused division among his supporters.
Trump, in an interview with&nbsp;the New York Post on Saturday (Dec 28), praised the use of H-1B visas for bringing skilled foreign workers to the US, stating, &ldquo;I have always liked the visas, I have always been in favour of the visas. That&rsquo;s why we have them.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-claims-director-of-gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital-a-hamas-terrorist-detains-him-days-after-he-accused-tel-aviv-of-targeting-medical-facility-8574358"> </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-claims-director-of-gazas-kamal-adwan-hospital-a-hamas-terrorist-detains-him-days-after-he-accused-tel-aviv-of-targeting-medical-facility-8574358">Israel detains director of Gaza's 'last hospital,' accuses him of being a 'Hamas terrorist'</a>
&ldquo;I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I&rsquo;ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It&rsquo;s a great program,&rdquo; Trump said, echoing the views of Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Sriram Krishnan, and David Sacks.
<h2>Shift from earlier stance on H-1B visa</h2>
During his first presidency, Trump criticised the H-1B program, calling it &ldquo;very bad&rdquo; and &ldquo;unfair&rdquo; to US workers. He implemented the &ldquo;Hire American&rdquo; policy, which introduced changes to prioritise higher-paid or highly skilled applicants for these visas. &nbsp;
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<h2>About H-1B visas</h2>
H-1B visas allow US employers to hire foreign workers in specialized fields, typically for an initial period of three years. Holders can extend their visas or apply for green cards after the initial term. &nbsp;
<h2>Division among his supporters over immigration</h2>
The issue of H-1B visas has caused division among Trump&rsquo;s supporters, especially after his appointment of India-born Sriram Krishnan as the White House advisor on Artificial Intelligence. Critics argue the program impacts American jobs, while others, including Elon Musk, have supported skilled immigration. Trump&rsquo;s strict immigration policies, mainly targeting illegal immigrants, were a key part of his campaign and important to his supporters. His previous immigration policies focused largely on curbing illegal immigration.
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Trump acknowledges the benefits of the H-1B visa program, aligning his views with prominent figures like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, highlighting its importance.

US President-elect Donald Trump seems to align with Elon Musk and other tech industry supporters amid a dispute over the H-1B visa programme that has caused division among his supporters. Trump, in an interview with the New York Post on Saturday (Dec 28), praised the use of H-1B visas for bringing skilled foreign workers to the US, stating, “I have always liked the visas, I have always been in favour of the visas. That’s why we have them.” Also read | Israel detains director of Gaza's 'last hospital,' accuses him of being a 'Hamas terrorist' “I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I’ve been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It’s a great program,” Trump said, echoing the views of Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Sriram Krishnan, and David Sacks. Shift from earlier stance on H-1B visa During his first presidency, Trump criticised the H-1B program, calling it “very bad” and “unfair” to US workers. He implemented the “Hire American” policy, which introduced changes to prioritise higher-paid or highly skilled applicants for these visas. Also read | Joe Biden regrets ending re-election campaign, thinks he would have defeated Trump: Report About H-1B visas H-1B visas allow US employers to hire foreign workers in specialized fields, typically for an initial period of three years. Holders can extend their visas or apply for green cards after the initial term. Division among his supporters over immigration The issue of H-1B visas has caused division among Trump’s supporters, especially after his appointment of India-born Sriram Krishnan as the White House advisor on Artificial Intelligence. Critics argue the program impacts American jobs, while others, including Elon Musk, have supported skilled immigration. Trump’s strict immigration policies, mainly targeting illegal immigrants, were a key part of his campaign and important to his supporters. His previous immigration policies focused largely on curbing illegal immigration. (With inputs from agencies)

'I've Always Liked H1-B': Trump backs Elon Musk amid H-1B visa dispute

At least three migrants died on Sunday in an attempt to cross the English Channel from northern France to Britain, a local mayor told journalists.

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Bangladesh is considering lowering the voting age to 17, a move that could expand the electorate. The proposal aims to increase youth participation in the country’s political process.

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Parents of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, are calling for an FBI investigation into the techie's death.&nbsp;
Balaji, who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on Nov 26, 2024, worked on OpenAI's project WebGPT, which as per John Schulman, one of OpenAI co-founders helped pave the way for ChatGPT.
While the investigators have labelled Suchir Balaji's death a suicide, his parents question the circumstances surrounding it. They contend that the medical examiner did not spend enough time examining Balaji and the scene.
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<h2>Suicide or something else?</h2>
Balaji was discovered dead in his San Francisco apartment during a police welfare check after his mother Poornima Ramarao filed a missing person report after failing to get in touch with him for three days. &nbsp;
Police in their report said, "Officers and medics arrived on scene and located a deceased adult male from what appeared to be a suicide."
"No evidence of foul play was found during the initial investigation," they added.
However, Balaji's parents contend that the medical examiner only took 40 seconds to declare the death a suicide.
"The reason they said is he went inside and did not come out, nobody was with him &hellip; and he shot himself," said Ramarao, as quoted by The Guardian.
"There was a gun near him," she added.
However, according to the parents, the young techie had no history of mental illness and no suicide note was found.&nbsp;
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Suchir's father Balaji Ramamurthy was the last person to talk to him on Nov 22, 2024. The parents said they talked about the 26-year-old's birthday celebrations which included a trip to Los Angeles and that during the 15-minute call "He was in a good mood."
Describing him as an upstanding human who never had anything bad to say about anyone, Suchir's mother lamented, "I don't know how I could have saved my son by teaching him to tell lies."
"The ethics with which I raised him took his life today," added Ramarao.
(With inputs from agencies)

Balaji, involved in OpenAI's WebGPT project, was found dead in his San Francisco flat; his parents have questioned the official suicide ruling due to lack of thorough investigation.

Parents of Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, are calling for an FBI investigation into the techie's death. Balaji, who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on Nov 26, 2024, worked on OpenAI's project WebGPT, which as per John Schulman, one of OpenAI co-founders helped pave the way for ChatGPT. While the investigators have labelled Suchir Balaji's death a suicide, his parents question the circumstances surrounding it. They contend that the medical examiner did not spend enough time examining Balaji and the scene. Also read | Suchir Balaji’s parents reveal whistleblower's copyright concerns against OpenAI Suicide or something else? Balaji was discovered dead in his San Francisco apartment during a police welfare check after his mother Poornima Ramarao filed a missing person report after failing to get in touch with him for three days. Police in their report said, "Officers and medics arrived on scene and located a deceased adult male from what appeared to be a suicide." "No evidence of foul play was found during the initial investigation," they added. However, Balaji's parents contend that the medical examiner only took 40 seconds to declare the death a suicide. "The reason they said is he went inside and did not come out, nobody was with him … and he shot himself," said Ramarao, as quoted by The Guardian. "There was a gun near him," she added. However, according to the parents, the young techie had no history of mental illness and no suicide note was found. Also read | Who was Suchir Balaji, whistleblower found dead after accusing OpenAI of copyright violation? Suchir's father Balaji Ramamurthy was the last person to talk to him on Nov 22, 2024. The parents said they talked about the 26-year-old's birthday celebrations which included a trip to Los Angeles and that during the 15-minute call "He was in a good mood." Describing him as an upstanding human who never had anything bad to say about anyone, Suchir's mother lamented, "I don't know how I could have saved my son by teaching him to tell lies." "The ethics with which I raised him took his life today," added Ramarao. (With inputs from agencies)

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