Due to a technical malfunction, a Russian passenger plane had to make an emergency landing in Egypt shortly after leaving the runway on Friday.
The Ural Airlines Airbus A-321, which was heading to Yekaterinburg, Russia, with 236 passengers on board, had to return to Sharm el-Sheikh Airport, according to Egypt's Civil Aviation Ministry.
The Ministry’s statement indicated that a technical malfunction occurred in one of the engines just 10 minutes after takeoff, prompting the pilot to urgently request clearance for an emergency landing from air traffic control.
Once the aircraft landed safely, all passengers were transferred to the international terminal. Authorities have started investigating the cause of the malfunction and are conducting the necessary repairs.
Russian airports in Kazan, Nizhnekamsk, Izhevsk, and Perm resumed operations after a temporary halt for safety reasons, Rosaviatsia confirmed.
Ukraine’s air force successfully intercepted a significant portion of drones launched by Russia in a major overnight attack, while President Zelenskyy stresses the critical need for enhanced air defense systems as an international defense meeting approaches.
Russian forces have intensified attacks near Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, aiming to disrupt supply routes and bypass the city. Meanwhile, both sides reported drone activity, with Ukraine intercepting Russian drones and Russia claiming to have downed Ukrainian ones.
The cutoff of one of Russia's last gas export routes to Europe is being felt most acutely in a small, predominantly Russian-speaking breakaway region of Moldova that has relied on Moscow for protection for decades.
Russia's Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg briefly halted flights Saturday morning, citing safety concerns amid reports of drones shot down in the Leningrad region.
Uzbekistan revises entry and transit fees for foreign freight trucks, introducing new rates for EU, Azerbaijan, and others under the 2025 state budget law, effective January 1.
More than 200 Rohingya refugees arrived in Indonesia's Aceh province over the weekend, with authorities confirming two boats landed on January 5 in the West Peureulak area of Sumatra.
The city of Harbin, opened its annual Ice and Snow Festival on Sunday. Visitors enjoy the colorful fireworks, shimmering ice castles, and thrilling super-ice slides.
A Hamas top official has provided a list of 34 hostages to be released as part of its ceasefire deal with Israel.
Madrid's streets were filled with excitement as the Three Kings Parade returned, drawing thousands of spectators. The event marked the end of the Christmas season, with families and children celebrating the magic of the night.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix returns to Baku from September 19-21, 2025, as the 17th race of the season.
More than 200 Rohingya refugees arrived in Indonesia's Aceh province over the weekend, with authorities confirming two boats landed on January 5 in the West Peureulak area of Sumatra.
A Hamas top official has provided a list of 34 hostages to be released as part of its ceasefire deal with Israel.
Madrid's streets were filled with excitement as the Three Kings Parade returned, drawing thousands of spectators. The event marked the end of the Christmas season, with families and children celebrating the magic of the night.
The FBI has released video footage showing Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspect in the deadly New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, recorded with Meta glasses during visits to the French Quarter months before the incident.
President Joe Biden criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s push to eliminate birthright citizenship, calling it "awful," while simultaneously signing a major bill to expand Social Security benefits for public retirees.
Uzbekistan revises entry and transit fees for foreign freight trucks, introducing new rates for EU, Azerbaijan, and others under the 2025 state budget law, effective January 1.
More than 200 Rohingya refugees arrived in Indonesia's Aceh province over the weekend, with authorities confirming two boats landed on January 5 in the West Peureulak area of Sumatra.
The city of Harbin, opened its annual Ice and Snow Festival on Sunday. Visitors enjoy the colorful fireworks, shimmering ice castles, and thrilling super-ice slides.
A Hamas top official has provided a list of 34 hostages to be released as part of its ceasefire deal with Israel.
Madrid's streets were filled with excitement as the Three Kings Parade returned, drawing thousands of spectators. The event marked the end of the Christmas season, with families and children celebrating the magic of the night.
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