Category: 2025-07-21

• 2025-07-21 Asia Eastern Asia South Korea

  Controversy and Calls for Accountability Following Jeju Air Crash and Subsequent Responses

  

  Local sources from South Korea: 한국경제, 뉴스1. UK coverage: FL360aero. In a recent turn of events that has gripped the nation, the South Korean government’s decision to cancel the announcement of the investigation results into the Jeju Air 7C2216 crash has ignited a firestorm of controversy and grief. The crash,…

  21st Jul 2025
• 2025-07-21 Asia Indonesia Southeast Asia

  Tragedy at Sea: Ferry Fires Off Indonesia’s Coast Raise Safety Concerns

  

  Local sources from Indonesia: detikNews, BBC. UK coverage: GB News. In a harrowing incident off the coast of Indonesia, nearly 300 passengers were forced to jump into the sea to escape a fire aboard the ferry KM Barcelona VA. The emergency unfolded around 1:30pm local time, with dramatic footage capturing…

  21st Jul 2025
• 2025-07-21 North America Northern America United States

  WW2 Veteran and TikTok Star ‘Papa Jake’ Larson Dies at 102

  

  Local sources from United States: The New York Times, KTVU. UK coverage: BBC. In a heartfelt announcement that has resonated across generations and borders, the family of Jake Larson, fondly known as ‘Papa Jake’ to his legions of followers, confirmed his peaceful passing at the age of 102. Larson, a…

  21st Jul 2025
• 2025-07-21 Asia Eastern Asia Japan

  Political Turmoil in Japan as Prime Minister Ishiba Faces Leadership Challenges

  

  Local sources from Japan: 時事ドットコム, jimin.jp. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a significant turn of events, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his coalition face an uncertain future after recent election results revealed a loss of the upper house majority, alongside the rise of a rightwing populist party. The Liberal…

  21st Jul 2025