President Donald Trump's military parade on his birthday was met with criticism and embarrassment, with many pointing out the lack of discipline and enthusiasm among participants. Even economist and author Anders Aslund called it a "wonderful embarrassment" for Trump, while ANI editor Smita Prakash compared it to a march by prisoners of war. The parade's poor reception online has sparked discussions about the state of the military and Trump's presidency.
Amid growing tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Army allegedly launched a missile strike on Pakistan's Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi. This base, with a rich history and strategic importance, has served as a key node for the Pakistan Air Force's operations and played a crucial role in US military presence in the region. Since its establishment, the base has undergone modernisation and was renamed in honour of Air Marshal Malik Nur Khan, who is credited with modernising the Pakistan Air Force.
Amid reported drone explosions and downed drones, the US Consulate in Lahore has instructed its personnel to shelter-in-place for safety. Initial reports also suggest that authorities may be evacuating adjacent areas to the Lahore airport. The Consulate has advised American citizens to leave the area while news agency PTI reports that four drones have hit the Lahore cantonment area. In response, Pakistan Army has opened fire and played a siren, causing panic among residents. More updates to follow.
The US Supreme Court has rejected Tahawwur Rana's emergency appeal to block his extradition to India, bringing the accused one step closer to facing justice for his alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Rana's plea argued that he would face torture and possible death in Indian custody due to his religious identity and past association with the Pakistani Army. However, Justice Elena Kagan dismissed his application, prompting Rana's legal team to escalate the appeal to Chief Justice John Roberts for a final attempt to block the extradition.
Tulsi Gabbard, a war veteran and former US Congresswoman from Hawaii, has been appointed as the Director of National Intelligence in the Trump administration. As she takes on this new role, an old video of her military training has resurfaced on social media, showcasing her skills in shooting and carrying out military tasks. Gabbard served in the military over 20 years ago and remains a major in the US Army Reserve.
A passenger plane and a US Army helicopter collided in mid-air near Washington DC's Ronald Reagan airport, resulting in the feared death of 67 individuals. The cause of the crash is currently unknown and investigations are ongoing. Data shows that the helicopter was flying above the allowed altitude before the collision, and air traffic recordings indicate that the controller attempted to warn the pilot. Authorities have recovered the flight data recorders and continue to search for bodies in the Potomac River.
Tragic news shook Washington, DC as an American Airlines plane and a US Army helicopter collided midair near the Reagan National Airport, causing the death of all 64 passengers on both flights. Rescue operations quickly turned into recovery efforts as authorities confirmed that there were no survivors from the crash. As investigations begin into the cause of the collision in one of the most monitored airspaces in the world, President Trump offers his condolences to the victims and their families.
US President Donald Trump declared a national tragedy after a commercial American Eagle plane crashed into an Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River, resulting in multiple fatalities. The rescue efforts have now shifted to a recovery mission, with 27 bodies recovered so far and more expected to be found. While the cause of the crash is still unclear, Trump used the opportunity to criticize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and blamed previous administrations for their diversity hiring policies.
President Trump has made a statement on his TruthSocial account following the horrific American Airlines crash in Washington D.C overnight. The crash involved a PSA Airlines aircraft and a BlackHawk US Army military helicopter, with 19 bodies recovered so far. The President is being kept updated on the ongoing search efforts.
A tragic mid-air collision occurred at Ronald Reagan National Airport when a US Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines plane, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members. An immediate search and rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River, but there is no news yet about casualties or the cause of the collision. This is the first plane crash in the US in 15 years, sparking desperate search efforts and raising questions about flight safety. The UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter is a crucial transport and air assault aircraft for the US Army, and its operational readiness has been proven in the toughest conditions. The Army confirmed that the helicopter involved in the collision was not carrying any VIPs at the time.