At least 68 people have been confirmed dead after a regional passenger plane crashed into a gorge near Pokhara, Nepal. The twin-engine ATR 72 aircraft was carrying 68 passengers and four crew members. Rescue workers and onlookers have crowded the steep gorge as authorities investigate the cause of the crash. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has expressed its condolences and is providing assistance to the families of the victims.
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On Sunday, a regional passenger plane operated by Yeti Airlines crashed into a gorge near Pokhara, Nepal, killing 68 people and leaving 8 passengers unaccounted for. Rescuers are still searching for survivors, but are "losing hope" of finding them alive. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and authorities are asking for the public's assistance in providing any information that may help.
Iran executed a dual Iranian-British national on Saturday, sparking immediate anger from the U.S., UK and other countries who have sanctioned Iran over the protests. This execution is believed to be part of an ongoing power struggle within Iran's theocracy, and has further escalated tensions with the West. The U.S. and UK have condemned the execution and demanded the immediate release of all political prisoners in Iran, highlighting the human rights violations committed by the Iranian government.
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Saturday night to protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government's proposed changes to the Israeli judicial system. The protesters are concerned about the dismantling of Israeli democracy and human rights protections, and are determined to make their voices heard. Despite the pouring rain, the protests have been largely peaceful, with no reports of violence or arrests.
At least nine people were killed and 64 wounded in a Russian missile strike in Dnipro, Ukraine on Saturday. The attack was part of a series of attacks across Ukraine, with 26 people still trapped in the rubble. The Ukrainian military has accused Russia of launching a “large-scale offensive” against the country, and the United Nations Security Council is expected to discuss the situation on Monday.
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to provide tanks and artillery systems to Ukraine in response to renewed missile attacks by Moscow targeting multiple Ukrainian cities. Ten people were wounded, including two children, in the southeastern city of Dnipro, prompting a response from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The U.K. has pledged support to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, but has not yet provided a timeline for when the tanks and artillery systems will be delivered.
The Chinese government has reported a significant increase in Covid-related deaths since early December, with nearly 60,000 fatalities reported as of Saturday. The National Health Commission (NHC) noted that the majority of these deaths occurred in hospitals, and that the “emergency peak” of the surge appears to have passed. The NHC's announcement provides a more accurate picture of the situation, and the government is continuing to take measures to contain the virus, including travel restrictions, social distancing, and encouraging citizens to get vaccinated.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi reported that the capital of Kyiv was attacked by anti-aircraft guided missiles from the north on Saturday. The Ukrainian defense forces managed to intercept and destroy 18 cruise missiles and three guided aircraft missiles, with two-thirds of the Russian missiles fired at Ukraine being intercepted. This attack is the latest in a series of escalations between Ukraine and Russia, with the United Nations calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.