UN chief mourns loss of Iranian President in helicopter crash

UN chief mourns loss of Iranian President in helicopter crash

The crash, which occurred in a mountainous region of northwestern Iran, also claimed the lives of Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and six other passengers. “The Secretary-General expresses his sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and to the Government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Mr. Guterres’ Spokesperson said in a statement…

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World News in Brief: UN helicopter captured in Somalia, Ecuador violence condemned, new Human Rights Council president

World News in Brief: UN helicopter captured in Somalia, Ecuador violence condemned, new Human Rights Council president

The helicopter was captured after it was forced to make an emergency landing in an area controlled by the armed group, according to international media reports. “I can confirm that there was an incident involving a UN-contracted helicopter that took place today in Galmudug in Somalia,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric told journalists in New York…

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Indian army helicopter crashed in Kishtwar district of Occupied Kashmir

Indian army helicopter crashed in Kishtwar district of Occupied Kashmir

Photo courtesy of Indian Media An Indian army helicopter crashed in Kishtwar district of Occupied Kashmir. According to Indian media, there were 3 people in the helicopter, a pilot and a crew member were injured in the accident. According to reports, a search and rescue operation has been started in the area. setTimeout(function(){ !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s) {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?…

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