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Iran: No Major Outpouring of Grief for “Butcher of Tehran” Raisi
Iran: No Major Outpouring of Grief for “Butcher of Tehran” Raisi

Five days of official mourning have been instituted to honor Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash on Monday, but Iran has not seen any mass outpouring of public grief for him.

One Killed, 30 Injured In Singapore Airlines Turbulence
One Killed, 30 Injured In Singapore Airlines Turbulence

In a rare incident, an elderly British man died, and about 30 others suffered injuries as “severe turbulence” hit a flight from London to Singapore, Singapore Airlines and other sources said.

UN Nuclear Chief:  “Iran Has Never Been Closer to Achieving a Nuclear Bomb”
UN Nuclear Chief: “Iran Has Never Been Closer to Achieving a Nuclear Bomb”

The director general of the UN’s nuclear agency has reiterated that the brutal Islamic regime of Iran has “never been closer” to developing a nuclear weapon, an achievement that may be just “weeks” away, the Jerusalem Post reports.

Hungary Detains Cruise Ship Captain Involved In Deadly Collision
Hungary Detains Cruise Ship Captain Involved In Deadly Collision

Hungary’s police said Monday they had detained the captain of a Swiss-based cruise ship who was allegedly involved in a collision with a small motor boat on the Danube River that killed two people and left five others missing.

Iran’s President and Foreign Minister Killed In Helicopter Crash
Iran’s President and Foreign Minister Killed In Helicopter Crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash alongside foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iranian state media confirmed Monday.

Indonesia Plane Crashes In Greater Jakarta; 3 Killed
Indonesia Plane Crashes In Greater Jakarta; 3 Killed

A small aircraft crashed in Greater Jakarta, killing all three people on board but narrowly avoiding more victims in Indonesia’s most densely populated metropolitan area of over 32 million, authorities said.

Several Killed In Hungary’s Boat Crash
Several Killed In Hungary’s Boat Crash

Hungarian police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube River, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.

Iran’s President Feared Dead After Helicopter Crashes; Rescuers On Way
Iran’s President Feared Dead After Helicopter Crashes; Rescuers On Way

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was feared dead after his helicopter crashed in a mountainous region of Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province, though some expressed hope as contact was made with the aircraft.

Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Agent Law After ‘Family Purity Day’
Georgia’s President Vetoes Foreign Agent Law After ‘Family Purity Day’

Georgia’s president has vetoed a “foreign agent” law after the most massive protests in years and even clashes in the parliament of the former Soviet republic.

Indonesia Province In State of Emergency After Deadly Flooding, Cold Lava Torrents
Indonesia Province In State of Emergency After Deadly Flooding, Cold Lava Torrents

The people in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province faced a state of emergency Saturday after incessant rain caused flash floods and torrents of mud and ‘cold lava,’ also known as ‘lahars,’ killing scores of people.

Blinken Visit To Ukraine Marked By Controversy
Blinken Visit To Ukraine Marked By Controversy

With Russian troops advancing towards Ukraine’s second largest city, Kyiv was awaiting more U.S. military aid after a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken marked by controversies.

Russia’s President Forging Ties With China As New Cold War Rages
Russia’s President Forging Ties With China As New Cold War Rages

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Thursday in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping to increase their strategic ties as a new Cold War emerges with the West.

Several Killed In New Caledonia Riots
Several Killed In New Caledonia Riots

France has declared a state of emergency on its Pacific island of New Caledonia, boosting police deployments and banning the video application TikTok after riots over electoral reform killed at least four people.

French Manhunt After Prison Convoy Attack Kills 2, Injured 3
French Manhunt After Prison Convoy Attack Kills 2, Injured 3

Interpol, the international police body, issued an alert Wednesday for a French inmate who was freed during a violent ambush of a prison convoy a day earlier that left two prison officers dead and seriously injuring three others.

Slovakia’s Premier ‘Expected To Survive’ After Assassination Attempt (Worthy News In-Depth)
Slovakia’s Premier ‘Expected To Survive’ After Assassination Attempt (Worthy News In-Depth)

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was “expected to survive” following hours-long surgery after he was shot five times outside the House of Culture in the Slovak town of Handlová while meeting supporters.