A Jeju Air plane crash in Muan, South Korea, claimed 179 lives, leaving only two survivors. The aircraft, returning from Bangkok with 181 onboard, veered off the runway, hit a fence, and burst into flames during landing. Authorities confirmed 177 deaths, with 65 victims identified. Doctors reported the survivors are conscious but unable to recall the incident due to shock. The tragedy prompted South Korea to announce seven days of national mourning. The Boeing 737-800 model involved has a history of crashes, raising safety concerns. Global leaders, including China's Xi Jinping and UAE officials, extended condolences to the victims' families.

Jasprit Bumrah delivered a stunning performance on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test at the MCG, taking 4/30 in 14 overs. His fiery spell left Australia, who had a 105-run first-innings lead, struggling at 135/6. Bumrah’s unplayable deliveries and sharp swing also earned him his 200th Test wicket. Former cricketers Michael Vaughan and Darren Lehmann lauded Bumrah, with Vaughan calling him the "greatest of all time." Mohammed Siraj’s dismissal of Steve Smith set the tone, while Marnus Labuschagne’s unbeaten 65 kept Australia fighting. India’s relentless attack has set up an electrifying finale to the Border-Gavaskar Test series.

A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Palghar, Maharashtra, spreading to the nearby Shri Chemical Company. Firefighters promptly deployed four fire tenders to control the blaze. Drone footage showed thick smoke and intense flames engulfing the area. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far. Authorities are continuing efforts to extinguish the fire while assessing damages and investigating its cause. Residents have been urged to remain cautious as firefighting operations proceed. The incident highlights the need for stringent safety measures in industrial zones to prevent such disasters.

A deadly plane crash occurred at Muan International Airport in South Korea on December 29, 2024, when Jeju Air Flight 7C2216, a Boeing 737-800, veered off the runway. The flight, carrying 181 people from Bangkok, crashed into a wall and burst into flames, killing at least 177 people. Two crew members survived, but the remaining passengers are presumed dead. Officials suspect a bird strike and weather conditions contributed to the crash, which is South Korea's deadliest aviation disaster. Rescue teams continue to search for victims in the wreckage, which was mostly destroyed.

India’s Koneru Humpy clinched her second World Rapid Chess Championship title on December 29, 2024, by defeating Indonesia’s Irene Sukandar. Humpy, who won her first title in 2019, joins China’s Ju Wenjun as the only players to secure multiple championships in this format. The Indian chess star earned 8.5 points from 11 rounds, overcoming a challenging year. "This is a surprise," she said, crediting family support for her success. Humpy's victory follows D Gukesh's triumph in the classical format World Championship. Russia’s Volodar Murzin won the men’s title.

Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer and loyalist of the ruling Georgian Dream party, was inaugurated as Georgia's president on December 29, 2024. His election has been declared "illegitimate" by the outgoing president Salome Zurabishvili and opposition groups. Despite these claims, Kavelashvili took the oath of office during a parliamentary ceremony. Zurabishvili, who continues to assert her position as the "only legitimate president," has vowed to challenge the new president’s authority and fight against the ruling party. The situation adds to Georgia’s political tensions as the country faces internal division.

At least 176 people were killed after a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed while landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea. The flight, arriving from Bangkok with 181 people on board, went off the runway, crashed into a wall, and exploded into flames. Two survivors, including a flight attendant, were rescued and hospitalized. Families of the victims are gathering at the airport as rescue operations continue. Authorities suspect bird strikes and poor weather as possible causes, though no official cause has been confirmed yet. Investigations are ongoing into the tragic crash.

The Pakistan Army will train the Bangladesh Army in Mymensingh and three other cantonments starting February 2025, marking its first involvement since 1971. This agreement, initiated during the Yunus regime, aims to strengthen ties with Islamabad. Training, led by Major General rank officers from Pakistan, has sparked fears of anti-India indoctrination within the Bangladesh Army, which had previously diluted such ideology under Awami League rule. Explosives discovered at Chittagong Port, allegedly from Pakistan, further raised regional security concerns. India remains cautious about this development, given its potential impact on the geopolitics of South Asia and the northeastern states.

A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok to Muan crashed at Muan International Airport, South Korea, with 179 of 181 passengers presumed killed. Minutes before the tragedy, a passenger texted, “Should I say my last words?” The Boeing 737-800 attempted a belly landing, skidding off the runway and erupting in flames. Witnesses reported explosions and thick black smoke. Investigators are probing bird strikes and weather conditions. Two survivors, likely crew members, were rescued. Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra extended condolences. Jeju Air apologized, pledging full support for families as recovery operations continue and flights remain suspended.

A toddler narrowly escaped a fatal accident at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Christmas Day. The child sprinted toward a 400-ft cliff edge in a restricted area near the erupting caldera but was saved when his mother grabbed him just a foot from the edge. Families had gathered to watch the ongoing eruption, which began on Dec 23. Park rangers have issued warnings to stay on trails, avoid closed areas, and keep children close. "Hopefully sharing this incident prevents future tragedies," said ranger Jessica Ferracane. Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, continues its low-level eruption.