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A Colombian military transport plane crashed on takeoff in the country’s south on Monday, killing at least 69 people and injuring 57 others, the country’s military said. The C-130 Hercules plane shattered on impact and caught fire after it crashed near Puerto Leguizamo, a town in the Putumayo region bordering Peru. According to military sources, of the 126 people on board, 113 were military personnel, two were police officers and 11 were crew members. Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez said the cause of the crash had not yet been determined. It added that there was no sign of an attack by…
Aryna Sabalenka booked another meeting with Elena Rybakina after defeating Hayley Baptiste to reach the Miami Open semifinals.World number one Sabalenka defeated American Baptiste 6-4, 6-4 and is aiming to achieve the coveted ‘Sunshine Double’ after defeating fellow big hitter Rybakina in the Indian Wells final. Rybakina defeated Jessica Pegula in three sets to reach her third semifinal at the Miami Open. Instagram This content is provided by Instagramcookies and other technologies may be used. To view this content, you must allow cookies. You can change the settings and enable it using the buttons below. Instagram Use cookies or allow…
US Treasuries rose on Thursday as investors digested mixed messages over the status of negotiations between the US and Iran.The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose more than 4 basis points to 4.3679%. The 30-year Treasury yield rose more than 2 basis points to 4.926%. The two-year Treasury yield rose more than 5 basis points to 3.937%.One basis point equals 0.01%, and yields and prices move in opposite directions.Global markets are struggling to decipher conflicting statements from Washington and the Iranian government over the past 48 hours on the status of peace talks. The United States says negotiations are underway on…
The US envoy has called in writing for the complete disarmament of Hamas and all Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip, as part of a plan to ensure what experts call Hamas’s complete “political surrender.”The document, submitted by US President Donald Trump’s Peace Commission during a meeting in Cairo in mid-March, advances America’s vision for the controversial enclave as Israel’s ongoing war and military occupation continues to ravage the territory and its 2 million residents in the aftermath of a two-year genocidal campaign that killed more than 72,000 people, mostly children and women. Thousands more are believed to be…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the United States’ war with Iran proves his country made the right decision to acquire nuclear weapons. In a speech to North Korea’s Supreme People’s Assembly released on Tuesday, Kim accused the United States of “state-sponsored acts of terrorism and aggression” but did not name Iran. Kim said “the current situation clearly proves” that North Korea was justified in rejecting what he described as U.S. pressure and “sweet words” to give up its nuclear weapons. He added that North Korea’s nuclear status is now “irreversible.” US President Donald Trump previously claimed that Iran…
Conor Benn is aiming for an immediate world title shot if he defeats Regis Prograis on April 11th.Benn predicts a win over former world champion Prograis at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s return fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov. He will be poised to challenge for world honors, with WBC welterweight titleholder Ryan Garcia his primary target. Ben would also like to hold the Garcia match at a British football stadium.Ben told Sky Sports: “When this fight is over and done with, God willing, victory will be mine. I believe the world title will be mine too.” “If…
Iranian security personnel monitor the area of Phase 19 of the South Pars gas field in Assaroe on Iran’s Persian Gulf coast, August 23, 2016.Morteza Nicobazul | Nur Photo | Getty ImagesOil prices have been volatile since the war between the United States and Iran began about four weeks ago. But analysts say that even as traders hope for a quick resolution to the dispute, the market is now in a state of “backwardation” suggesting a risk premium is being built into energy prices. Oil prices plunged as investors reacted to reports on Wednesday that the White House had sent…
A GPS screen mounted on a vehicle’s dashboard as residents face a GPS failure in Dubai on March 9, 2026. The United Arab Emirates condemned being targeted in the war in a “grossly unjust manner” and stressed it “will not take part in any attack against Iran”, slamming Gulf states considered US allies. (Photo credit: AFP via Getty Images)- | AFP | Getty ImagesHours after the first salvo of the U.S. and Israeli “first” strike against Iran on February 28, data analysis firm Kupler observed ships in the Persian Gulf making unusual navigational moves, with position data from ships in…
Before the Iran war began, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gulf Arab allies feared the kind of attacks Tehran is currently waging against them and lobbied hard to oppose them. As the war drags on, they fear that if they withdraw too soon, they will be worse off than they were before the war began. Over the past week, as momentum for negotiations to end the war grew, Gulf Arab officials said publicly that Iranian military power, used to punish the actions of the United States and Israel, would not remain intact in any future regional order. While the nuclear threat…
Wales are aiming to qualify for the World Cup without Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey for the first time in almost 20 years. Bale has long since retired from Wales duty, while Ramsey has also not been selected for this month’s crucial World Cup play-off campaign, and the midfielder is currently without a club since Mexican team UNAM in December. Both players have been vital to Wales during their great spell under Chris Coleman and Rob Page, but now it’s time for a new generation of players to shine. Wales are two wins away from qualifying for the World Cup…