U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that there were no survivors after a commercial plane carrying 64 passengers collided with a military helicopter near Washington, D.C.
He stated that authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport but mentioned that they have "strong theories and insights" regarding the incident.
"We think we have some pretty good ideas, but we'll find out how this disaster occurred, and we'll ensure that nothing like this ever happens again. The FAA and the NTSB and the US military will be carrying out a systematic and comprehensive investigation," he said.
Trump blamed the crew of the military helicopter, saying, "You had a pilot problem from the standpoint of the helicopter."
"It was very clear night, it was cold, but clear and clear as you could be the American Airlines plane had lights blazing, they had all their landing lights on," Trump said.
"You had a helicopter that had the ability to stop, I have helicopters. You can stop a helicopter very quickly. It had the ability to go up or down and had the ability to turn. And the turn it made was not the correct turn, obviously. And it did, somewhat, the opposite of what it was told."
Beijing warned it would ignore U.S. tariff provocations, accusing Washington of manipulating trade figures, as tensions between the world’s two largest economies continue to escalate.
U.S. President Donald Trump blocked a proposed Israeli military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities earlier this year, opting instead to pursue direct negotiations aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, the New York Times reported on Wednesday.
The Chinese and Vietnamese navies have launched a week-long joint patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin, a move aimed at deepening maritime cooperation between the two countries.
Japan is set to engage in crucial tariff negotiations with the United States on Wednesday, marking one of the first tests of President Donald Trump’s willingness to adjust the sweeping import duties that have sent shockwaves through global markets and stoked fears of an impending recession.
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Commerce to launch an investigation into the country’s heavy reliance on imported critical minerals.
Iran has expressed a readiness to strengthen defence and military cooperation with Tajikistan during the official visit of Tajik Defence Minister Lieutenant General Emomali Sobirzoda to Tehran.
A land dispute between a British-owned tea company and a Kenyan farming community has reignited tensions over colonial-era injustices, raising concerns about the future stability of the country’s tea industry.
Nvidia will take a $5.5 billion charge after the U.S. restricted exports of its H20 AI chip to China, citing security concerns. The move targets China's access to advanced tech, impacting Nvidia's key market amid growing global AI competition.
Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski leads the race for Poland’s presidency with 34% support ahead of the May 18 election, a new poll shows.
Ukrainian ministers have arrived in Paris for talks with U.S. and European allies focused on strengthening regional security amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
A small plane crashed near Kopake, New York, on April 13, killing at 6 people. The Mitsubishi MU-2B aircraft, carrying six people, went down under unclear circumstances. This marks the second aviation accident in New York in a week, raising safety concerns.
The Russian ruble has emerged as the top-performing currency globally in 2025, registering an impressive 38% appreciation against the US dollar since the beginning of the year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
A quiet Thursday afternoon at St. Peter’s Basilica turned into something extraordinary, as visitors caught a rare glimpse of Pope Francis — not in his familiar white papal robes, but dressed in black trousers and a striped blanket.
Several regions in Ukraine faced heightened alert on Palm Sunday, as reports of explosions and missile threats drew public attention and official responses.
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Malaysia will dispatch its trade and second finance ministers to the United States later this month to address U.S. tariff measures, in line with a collective ASEAN response to rising trade tensions, the government said Thursday.
A land dispute between a British-owned tea company and a Kenyan farming community has reignited tensions over colonial-era injustices, raising concerns about the future stability of the country’s tea industry.
Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski leads the race for Poland’s presidency with 34% support ahead of the May 18 election, a new poll shows.
Ukrainian ministers have arrived in Paris for talks with U.S. and European allies focused on strengthening regional security amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
China and Malaysia pledged to uphold peace in the South China Sea, resolve disputes peacefully, and deepen global cooperation, following Xi Jinping’s state visit. Both nations also reaffirmed support for multilateralism and international law.
Iran has expressed a readiness to strengthen defence and military cooperation with Tajikistan during the official visit of Tajik Defence Minister Lieutenant General Emomali Sobirzoda to Tehran.
A land dispute between a British-owned tea company and a Kenyan farming community has reignited tensions over colonial-era injustices, raising concerns about the future stability of the country’s tea industry.
Nvidia will take a $5.5 billion charge after the U.S. restricted exports of its H20 AI chip to China, citing security concerns. The move targets China's access to advanced tech, impacting Nvidia's key market amid growing global AI competition.
Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski leads the race for Poland’s presidency with 34% support ahead of the May 18 election, a new poll shows.
Ukrainian ministers have arrived in Paris for talks with U.S. and European allies focused on strengthening regional security amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
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