On November 11, 2024, a Spirit Airlines Airbus A320neo was hit by gunfire while approaching Touissant L'Overture Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The aircraft safely diverted to Cibao International Airport in the Dominican Republic. This incident led to the FAA banning U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti amid rising safety concerns due to gunfire incidents targeting commercial aircraft over the airport.
A heartbreaking event unfolded at Niagara Falls where a mother, Chianti Means, aged 33, deliberately crossed a safety barrier, plunging into the falls with her two young children, Roman and Mecca. Despite extensive search efforts, the family remains missing and presumed dead. Authorities have confirmed the act as intentional, but details surrounding the motive remain unclear, leaving a community in mourning.
Israel has announced the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar during a gunfight in southern Gaza, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict. The Israeli military used DNA tests to confirm Sinwar's identity, though Hamas has yet to acknowledge his death. The incident occurs amidst severe unrest, with numerous casualties reported in the region due to escalating hostilities.
Kenya has asked the Ford Foundation to disclose details about the organizations it finances following claims from President William Ruto linking the foundation to recent anti-government protests. The President accused the foundation of disruptive activities in the country. The foundation denies any involvement and asserts a non-partisan stance in its funding practices.
President Joe Biden's visit to France marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and aims at bolstering transatlantic alliances amid European geopolitical tensions. Key discussions on democracy, Ukraine crisis, and military aid are planned with French and Ukrainian leaders.
Portugal is implementing stricter immigration policies and adapting its Golden Visa scheme to tackle the housing crisis. The government, led by Luís Montenegro and Antonio Leitao Amaro, aims to improve conditions for regularised migrants and citizens. Measures include tightening work rules, improving border controls, and introducing a 'solidarity visa.'
The International Criminal Court's Prosecutor has applied for arrest warrants against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas leaders for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory since October 2023. Amnesty International lauds this as a significant step towards justice and accountability.