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The teen who filmed the Air India crash video the world saw

Every time Aryan Asari heard the sound of an aeroplane, he would go darting out of the house to look for it.Spotting planes was something of a hobby for him, his father Maganbhai Asari said. Aryan loved the roaring sound of the engine fill...

UAE rescues 24 from burning oil tanker after ship collision

Two oil tankers collided in the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping gateway in the Gulf of Oman. British maritime security firm Ambrey said the incident wasn't security related.The crew from an oil tanker was rescued on Tuesday following a collision involving two such...

‘Goons’ attack Kenya protesters demanding justice for Ojwang

The death of Albert Ojwang, who was accused of defaming Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat, sparked days of protests in Nairobi. One person was killed in the latest demonstrations.One person was killed in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Tuesday during a demonstration against the...

Blackout in Spain and Portugal caused by ‘voltage surge’

In April, a massive blackout paralyzed Spain and Portugal for hours. A new report has revealed the cause.Spanish investigators on Tuesday released a report showing that a power surge caused an hours-long blackout on the Iberian peninsula in late April.The power surge triggered a...

Nigeria is open for business, says Shettima at ICRC Abuja summit

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday declared open the Nigeria 2025 Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit at the State House, Abuja, with a firm message to the global investment community: Nigeria is ready and open for business.The summit, organised by the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission...

Police kill suspected armed robber in Niger

Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have killed a suspected armed robber during a gun duel, while others escaped with gunshot wounds.The incident occurred on Monday along the Abuja-Kaduna Road.The operatives, who were on routine patrol with some soldiers, intercepted the suspected robbers...