A Learjet 55 air ambulance crashed in Philadelphia, killing seven and injuring 22. The crash damaged 11 homes and several businesses. Investigators retrieved key evidence to determine the cause. Meanwhile, in Washington, DC, recovery operations continue after an American Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided, killing 67. Both investigations are ongoing.
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PTI has claimed that former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan is being held in solitary confinement in a death cell at Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi. Party leader Sheikh Waqas Akram alleged that Khan is being denied visits from family and political allies, despite court orders. PTI also raised concerns over his health, citing a lack of medical consultations and restricted access to books. These claims remain unverified. Khan has been jailed since August 5, 2023.
A subway rider was pushed onto Manhattan tracks and hit by a train, miraculously surviving with only a head injury. The 45-year-old victim was shoved by a suspect with a criminal history at the 18th Street station. The incident adds to a rise in transit violence, causing safety concerns among New York commuters.
US President Trump reiterated his proposal for the US to take control of Gaza, with international development transforming it into a major development project. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports the plan, which has been criticized by rights groups as a violation of international law.
A methane gas explosion caused a mine collapse in southwest Pakistan, trapping at least 12 miners. Rescue operations are ongoing in the Balochistan province with no rescues yet. The incident, occurring in Singidi, has prompted an investigation. Poor safety standards in Pakistan's coal mining industry have previously led to fatal accidents.
Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan emphasises the importance of women's leadership in business and governance, and calls for inclusive education systems. She also highlights the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and urges a sustainable solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
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​The Fox 11 reporter also told the mayor that she saw Meghan Markle getting down and picking something from the ground indicating that she did not mind "getting dirty". When the reporter narrated Harry and Meghan's visit, she mentioned that they were "informed" about the visit and all this snowballed into major controversy calling this Harry and Meghan's another PR stunt.