Air India Crash: Deadly Fuel Mystery Claims 260 Lives

A preliminary report reveals that fuel switches on Air India flight AI171 were cut off seconds after takeoff, causing the Boeing 787-8 to crash into a residential area in Ahmedabad, killing 241 passengers and 19 on the ground. The cockpit recorder captured pilots denying responsibility for the cutoff, with no evidence of mechanical failure or bird strike. The sole survivor, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, described escaping through the wreckage as the plane exploded into buildings, including a medical hostel. This deadliest crash in a decade has sparked urgent questions about cockpit actions and aviation safety protocols.

Ovidio Guzmán López, son of notorious drug lord "El Chapo," pleaded guilty to U.S. drug trafficking, money laundering, and firearms charges, agreeing to cooperate with authorities1. Prosecutors allege he and his brother ran a Sinaloa cartel faction smuggling massive quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and other drugs, fueling America's overdose crisis. His sentencing is postponed for cooperation, potentially dismantling cartel operations, but details of the deal remain undisclosed, raising questions about family protections and cartel fallout.

A shadowy UAE-based Aqua 1 Foundation invested $100 million in Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto tokens, becoming the largest known buyer. The Trump family receives 75% of proceeds, netting them around $500 million total. Aqua 1's backing group and founder Dave Lee remain opaque, with no direct contact details, fueling speculation on foreign influence and conflicts despite White House claims of a blind trust. This enigma highlights transparency issues in Trump's pro-crypto agenda.

Dozens of Kurdish PKK fighters publicly burned their arms in northern Iraq, marking the first step in ending a 40-year conflict with Turkey that killed over 40,0001. The ceremony, under jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan’s directive, signals a shift to democratic politics. Turkey welcomed it as a step toward ending violence, but the fate of disarmed militants is unclear, potentially reshaping regional security amid ongoing talks.

Mexican farmworker Jaime Alanís died from spinal and skull injuries after falling from a greenhouse during a federal immigration raid at Glass House Farms in Ventura County, California. Agents, backed by National Guard, used tear gas, detaining dozens and injuring others. The United Farm Workers union reports chaos led to the fall, with some citizens forced to delete raid videos. This tragedy spotlights the human cost of aggressive enforcement, echoing broader immigration crackdowns.

France’s top military official, Gen. Thierry Burkhard, warned that Russia views France as its primary European adversary due to strong Ukraine support. Russia employs satellite jamming, submarine patrols, and disinformation like fake bedbug outbreaks in Paris. Burkhard described Russia’s rearming as a "lasting threat" by 2030, with nuclear capabilities and a resilient population, urging awareness of escalating covert operations.

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• Appeals Court Voids 9/11 Plea Deal: A federal court overturned a life sentence agreement for Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, potentially restarting death penalty proceedings.

• US Aware of American’s Death by Israeli Settlers: Reports indicate a Palestinian American was fatally beaten in the West Bank, with Israel probing the incident

• North Korean Defector Sues Kim Jong-un: Choi Min-kyung seeks damages for torture and sexual violence in detention facilities, marking a precedent for human rights accountability

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