South Africa secured a two-wicket win over Pakistan in the first Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion, thanks to a match-winning 51-run partnership between Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada, sending them to the ICC World Test Championship final. Match Summary South Africa’s Strong Finish: Chasing a modest target of 148, South Africa was struggling at 99/6, but their tailenders, Jansen and Rabada, fought back with a vital 51-run partnership to seal the victory. Pakistan’s Efforts: Mohammad Abbas starred with the ball, claiming six wickets, but despite his efforts, South Africa’s lower order proved resilient in chasing down the target. South Africa’s…
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Pakistan’s pacers, Mohammad Abbas and Khurram Shahzad, made a strong comeback against South Africa, dismissing three key Proteas batsmen on the third day of the first Test at SuperSport Park, Centurion. Match Summary Pakistan’s Counterattack: By the end of the third day, South Africa was at 27-3, with Aiden Markram on 22 and captain Temba Bavuma yet to score. The early breakthroughs put immense pressure on the home side. Impact of Pakistan’s Pacers: Mohammad Abbas dismissed opener Tony de Zorzi, while Khurram Shahzad got rid of Ryan Rickelton. Abbas then struck again to remove Tristan Stubbs, leaving the Proteas in…
A tragic plane crash occurred at Muan International Airport in South Korea, involving Jeju Air’s Flight 2216. The crash resulted in 179 fatalities, and two survivors were rescued. The incident took place on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Incident Details Time and Location of the Crash: Jeju Air Flight 2216, coming from Bangkok, crashed during landing at 9:03 am, with the plane being almost completely destroyed. Number of Passengers and Crew: The aircraft had 175 passengers and six crew members on board. Of the 179 fatalities, 65 have been identified so far. Local Authorities’ Statement: A fire official mentioned that the…
A second Jeju Air flight from Seoul encountered a landing gear issue on Monday, just one day after South Korea’s deadliest plane crash. Incident Details New Incident: Jeju Air Flight 7C101, departing from Gimpo International Airport at 6:37 am, was forced to return at 7:25 am due to a landing gear problem shortly after takeoff. Landing Gear Issue: The aircraft’s monitoring system indicated a landing gear problem immediately after takeoff. The captain communicated with ground control, and after additional measures, the landing gear returned to normal. However, the flight was directed to return to the airport for a thorough inspection.…
A tragic crash of Jeju Air Flight 2216 killed 179 people, and investigations are focusing on a possible bird strike and poor weather as the causes. Incident Details Crash Occurrence: Jeju Air’s Boeing 737-800, flying from Thailand to Muan Airport, was warned about a bird strike by air traffic control during its first landing attempt. The pilot issued a mayday call and tried to land again, but the plane belly-landed, skidded along the runway, hit a wall, and caught fire. Casualties and Survivors: 175 passengers and 4 crew members died in the crash. The passengers were all Korean except for…
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft tragically crashed at Muan International Airport on Sunday, killing 179 people. Details Initial Incident Details: Jeju Air flight 7C2216, traveling from Bangkok, Thailand, was attempting to land at Muan Airport around 9 AM when it crashed, hitting an outer wall and bursting into flames. The flight had 175 passengers and six crew members, with 175 killed and two crew members surviving. Investigation and Immediate Action: Acting President Choi Sang-mok ordered an immediate safety inspection of the entire airline operation system. Investigators are considering bird strikes and weather conditions as potential causes of the crash.…
A fire that broke out near the Mall of Emirates in Dubai on Sunday night was successfully extinguished, with no injuries or fatalities reported. Details Immediate Response: Firefighting vehicles and ambulances reached the site within three minutes, following standard operating procedures (SOPs). Extent of the Fire: Police officials confirmed that the fire was confined to 10-12 flats in the building. “The fire has been extinguished, and there were no injuries or fatalities,” they stated. Fire at Dubai Marina: Earlier in the day, another fire broke out on a boat at Dubai Marina, which was brought under control within an hour.…
Trump claimed American ships are charged “unfair” fees for passing through Panama Canal. Details Trump’s Threat: President-elect Donald Trump threatened to seize control of the Panama Canal, claiming that American ships are charged “unfair” tolls and making unsubstantiated allegations about Chinese control over the waterway. U.S. Tourists’ Opinions: Several U.S. tourists, visiting the canal, rejected Trump’s threats, stating that the canal should remain under Panama’s ownership. Natalia Glusack from California said, “It is 100% Panama’s, and it should stay that way.” Panamanian Government’s Response: The government of Panama firmly rejected Trump’s claims, denying any Chinese interference in the canal’s operations.…
Decree states that “seeing women working in kitchens, courtyards can lead to obscene acts.” Details New Order: The Taliban’s supreme leader issued a decree banning the construction of windows in residential buildings that overlook areas where Afghan women typically work, such as kitchens, courtyards, or wells. Purpose of the Decree: Taliban officials argued that “seeing women working in kitchens, courtyards, or collecting water from wells could lead to obscene acts.” Therefore, buildings must ensure that windows do not allow neighbors to see into spaces used by women. Enforcement: Municipal authorities and relevant departments will monitor construction sites to ensure that…
Another tourist injured in shark attack in deep water outside swimming zone, according to environment ministry. Details The Incident: A tourist was killed and another injured in a shark attack at Egypt’s Marsa Alam resort, as confirmed by the environment ministry in a statement on Sunday, though the nationalities of the individuals were not disclosed. Where Did It Happen? The attack occurred in deep water outside the designated swimming zone near the jetties in northern Marsa Alam. The ministry stated that swimming beyond the jetties was prohibited, and the area will be closed for two days starting Monday. Past Incidents:…
