A dramatic military aviation incident unfolded in the West Bank after an Israeli Air Force Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a complex recovery operation. According to official military statements, the helicopter had earlier made an emergency landing due to severe weather conditions. While being airlifted during a recovery mission, the damaged aircraft reportedly became detached mid-operation and fell to the ground.
17 January,2026 02:07 AM IST
A severe storm has triggered dangerous flash flooding across Australia’s Victoria state, forcing the closure of the world-famous Great Ocean Road and sweeping vehicles into the sea. Emergency services issued urgent flood warnings for multiple coastal towns as intense rainfall inundated caravan parks, trapped motorists, and knocked out power to thousands of homes. Aerial footage showed floodwaters surging through low-lying areas while rescue crews rushed to assist stranded residents and tourists.
15 January,2026 11:22 PM IST
Ukrainian authorities have ordered the mandatory evacuation of children from five frontline settlements in Zaporizhzhia Oblast as fighting intensifies following months of relative stability. Officials say at least 40 children from 26 families are being relocated to safer regions, including Cherkasy Oblast, amid growing security risks near active combat zones. The evacuations are being carried out alongside parents or legal guardians with coordinated support from emergency and social services.
14 January,2026 07:31 PM IST
Fifteen thousand nurses are on strike in New York City for a second day, marking one of the largest nursing walkouts in the city’s history. The strike began after contract negotiations collapsed, with nurses demanding safer staffing levels, better pay, protection from workplace violence, and the preservation of healthcare benefits and pensions. Hospital management has rejected the demands, calling them financially unsustainable, while bringing in temporary and travel nurses to keep services running.
14 January,2026 12:53 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
