An AN-24 passenger aircraft operated by Polar Airlines conducted an emergency landing on the frozen Kolima River in Russia’s Yakutia region. Despite the pilot’s mistake in identifying the river as the runway, all 30 passengers and 4 crew members were safely evacuated without any injuries. Investigations initiated by aviation authorities will delve into the incident to determine the cause behind the mistaken landing.
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Download File: https://iha.news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/iha-2023-12-28_11-52-37_721004.mp4?_=1Budapest is set to host the Organization of Turkic States (TDT) Informal Summit on May 20–21, marking the first time a country with observer status, Hungary, will host the event. The city has been decorated with TDT flags ahead of the summit, which will take place at the historic Varkert Bazar near the Danube.
Leaders from Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Hungary are expected to attend. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will also hold bilateral talks during his visit.
The summit will focus on deepening strategic cooperation among Turkic states, with discussions on economic ties, security, and cultural heritage. The event will conclude with the adoption of the Budapest Declaration.
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