The 8th Extraordinary Islamic Summit, jointly organized by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Arab League, started in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. During the summit, leaders will discuss Israel’s attacks on Palestinian lands and exchange ideas about concrete steps to be taken against the developments.
In addition to the leaders of the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Syrian President Bashar Assad will also attend the summit.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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