President Trump has suggested, without evidence, that diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are to blame for the deadly plane collision outside of Washington, D.C. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani breaks down the standards and training air traffic controllers need to meet to get the job.
Pakistan’s new Gwadar International Airport welcomed its first commercial flight from Karachi, after months of delays due to security reviews. The $246-million project, funded by China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is set to enhance connectivity and support economic growth. The airport’s development is part of broader infrastructure improvements, despite ongoing threats from separatist…
Princess Diana reportedly disliked spending Christmas with the royal family at Sandringham Estate, finding the traditions ‘claustrophobic.’ Diana was uncomfortable with the formal customs and disappointed by the exchange of gag gifts instead of thoughtful presents. Despite her familiarity with the estate, Diana’s free spirit felt constrained by the royal holiday protocols.
Isro successfully completed its first satellite docking manoeuvre, elevating India towards joining an elite group of countries with this technology. This experiment involved ground monitoring, multiple postponed attempts, and cautious maneuvers, marking a significant achievement for India’s space capabilities and future missions such as Chandrayaan-4 and a potential space station.
Meanwhile, in Cairo, mediators were working to pave the way for high-level talks on Sunday on a possible cease-fire mediated by the U.S. Egypt and Qatar.
Farmers from Uttar Pradesh staged a large protest at the Noida-Delhi border, demanding fair compensation for acquired land. Led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the farmers’ “Delhi Chalo” march aimed to draw Parliament’s attention. After assurances to address their grievances, the farmers temporarily paused their march, threatening to resume if demands are not met within…
A Dallas, Texas, woman who runs an online business was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison following her conviction in a murder-for-hire plot. Ashley Grayson, 35, ran an internet-based business and gained notoriety from her online presence, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Tennessee. Grayson described herself on her…