WORLD NEWS

22 May, 2024

By Adejide

PASSENGERS RECOUNT SCENES OF TERROR ABOARD SINGAPORE BOUND AIRLINE

Passengers experienced terrifying moments as trouble hit Singapore bound plane which made an emergency landing.

Boeing 777-300ER had diverted to Bangkok following technical issue during flight, opting for an emergency landing at 15:45 local time (08:45 GMT) with 211 passengers and 18 crew aboard.

More than 30 people were injured and a 73 year-old British man died during the incident. People were somersaulting and hitting their heads on the baggage cabins which resulted into breaking the interior of the plane.

Singapore Airlines have offered heartfelt condolences to Mr Kitchen’s family who died aboard with a suspected heart attack. The company is also working with Thai authorities to provide additional assistance to injured passengers.

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US READY TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST ICC SANCTION OF ISRAEL

US is keen on taking action against ICC for seeking an arrest warrant for Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken feels the step is profoundly wrongheaded and the state is committed to stop the decision.

ICC is on the verge of getting an arrest warrant against Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant as well as Hamas officials; Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif and Ismail Haniyeh.

ICC seeking arrest warrant for Israel PM and Hamas officials

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WILLIAM RUTO VISIT BIDEN TO FOSTER KENYA-US RELATION

Kenyan President, William Ruto paid a visit to US president Joe Biden amid strained US relation with Eastern African regions.

Previously, Kenya have been a US ally for over 60 years and the East African nation leans on this kinship to develop their country. In regards to this, Kenya is considered by US as the most stable democratic nation in East Africa. Although, it has faced protests domestically over the way government is handling their struggling economy.

Kenya remains loyal and committed to the US partnership in national security with the tension of US troop’s expulsion in the Eastern region.

Kenya President, William Ruto visits Joe Biden

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ISRAEL NOT READY TO ACCEPT PALESTINE STATEHOOD

Several European countries have voted to recognise Palestine statehood following the estranged war between Israel and Palestine.

About 139 countries including Spain, Ireland and Norway have recognised the Palestine State which may put pressure on UK, France and Germany. But, Israel insists granting Palestine its request will encourage terrorism and deplete the chances of a ceasefire agreement.

Significantly, the two-state solution has been suggested by the US to apply in bringing about a resolution. The agreement between the two to have their own state with separate borders will be a lasting solution to end the war between these two neighbours.

ICJ hearing Israel’s response to accusation brought by South Africa

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MACRON INTERVENES IN CALEDONIA RIOT

Emmanuel Macron travelled to New Caledonia on Tuesday night to address the chaos on the island.

There has been unrest in Caledonia for over a week due to France’s voting reform plans which were rejected by Indigenous leaders. The reform supports more French residents to vote in the Caledonian election which has been criticised as a tool to dilute political influence of their people.

The outbreak of violence on the island has seen looting of national monuments and the destruction of government properties. Foreign nationals including Australians have begun flying out of the island to ensure their safety.

Consequently, French troops have been deployed to the area to restore order and calm. They are already making progress as reported.

Caledonians riot over election reforms

President Macron(L) travels to Caledonia amid political unrest in the Island

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