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Indonesia Ready to Send Peacekeepers and Medical Staff to Gaza, Supports Biden's Ceasefire Plan

Indonesia's president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, has announced a significant commitment to support peace and humanitarian efforts in Gaza. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Prabowo endorsed US President Joe Biden’s three-phase proposal for a ceasefire and expressed Indonesia's readiness to send peacekeeping troops if required. Additionally, Indonesia is prepared to receive and treat up to 1,000 patients from Gaza. Discover more about Indonesia's proactive stance and efforts to contribute to global peace in this detailed report. #Indonesia #GazaCeasefire #IsraelHamasWar #IndonesianMuslims #PrabowoSubianto #ShangriLaDialogue #JoeBiden #Oneindia ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.194~

Boeing Facing Potential Boycott Following Fatal Severe Turbulence Incident

Boeing Facing Potential , Boycott Following Fatal , Severe Turbulence Incident. 'Newsweek' reports that Boeing is facing renewed calls for a boycott of the plane manufacturer after a fatal severe turbulence incident on a Singapore Airlines flight. . On May 21, Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered "clear-air turbulence" that injured 23 passengers and nine crew members. . Geoffrey Kitchen, a 73-year-old British musical theater director, died following the incident on the Boeing 777 en route from London to Singapore. . In a statement released after the incident, Singapore Airlines said that medical personnel were on standby to assist the injured at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport. According to authorities, a total of 14 people were hospitalized with minor injuries. . 'Newsweek' reports that clear-air turbulence is undetectable by radar, making it an unpredictable and inherently dangerous situation. According to data from Flightradar24, the Boeing 777 plummeted over 6,000 feet in under three minutes. . The news comes as Boeing faces increased scrutiny regarding its quality and safety standards following a string of recent incidents. . In January, the rear door plug of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 came off in mid-flight, an incident which resulted in the FAA grounding all Max 9 aircraft. . In March, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner from Australia to New Zealand abruptly lost altitude, injuring nearly 50 people. . Those incidents followed fatal 737 MAX crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019, which killed over 300 people and grounded the MAX model for nearly two years. . Those incidents followed fatal 737 MAX crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019, which killed over 300 people and grounded the MAX model for nearly two years.

Boeing Faces Potential Criminal Charges Following String of Incidents

Boeing Faces, Potential Criminal Charges , Following String of Incidents. 'The Independent' reports that federal officials have issued a warning to Boeing regarding possible criminal charges due to the airliner's failure to improve safety. . The government-issued warning comes after a series of incidents, including two 737 Max jet crashes within a five-month span. . One crash occurred in Indonesia in 2018 and another took place in Ethiopia in 2019. A total of 346 people were killed in the two crashes. Following those two crashes, Boeing agreed to pay $2.5 billion and make a number of safety improvements. Feds now accuse Boeing of violating that deal and claim the company could face further prosecution following a series of incidents in recent months. In January, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 had a door plug blow off mid-flight. . That incident resulted in the FAA ordering all 171 MAX 9 jets be grounded while the agency investigated the incident. . For failing to fulfill completely the terms of and obligations under the [deferred prosecution agreement], Boeing is subject to prosecution by the United States for any federal criminal violation of which the United States has knowledge, Department of Justice lawyers letter to a federal judge, via 'The Independent'. 'The Independent' reports that a number of whistleblowers have accused Boeing of cutting corners when it comes to quality and expertise in exchange for short-term profit.

Indonesian island hitten by flash floods and lava flow, several victims

Indonesia's Mount Ibu Volcano Erupts, Spews Ash Clouds as High as 5 km | Video Out

Indonesia's Ibu volcano roared to life on Monday morning, unleashing a dramatic eruption that sent towering columns of thick grey ash soaring several kilometres into the atmosphere, according to reports from the country's volcanology agency. The remote island of Halmahera bore witness to this explosive event, as the volcano erupted at 9:12 am, its fury lasting for approximately five intense minutes. Watch the full story. #Indonesia #MountIbu #Volcano #Eruption #AshClouds #VolcanicActivity #NaturalDisaster #RingOfFire #MountMerapi #MountRuang #Volcanology #GeologicalHazard #SafetyAlert #EmergencyResponse #DisasterPreparedness ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~

Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves | Oneindia

The heads of state from Japan, the Philippines, and the United States have jointly expressed "grave concern" regarding China's conduct in the contested South China Sea. Over recent years, Beijing has intensified its presence in this crucial maritime region, leading to heightened tensions, notably with the Philippines. This nation, among others in Southeast Asia, asserts territorial claims over portions of the sea adjacent to its shores. In response to a recent altercation near Second Thomas Shoal that resulted in injuries to Filipino soldiers and damage to vessels, President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines declared Manila's intention to enact countermeasures against China. The leaders of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States expressed shared concerns over the People's Republic of China's (PRC) provocative actions in the South China Sea during the inaugural summit held in Washington, DC. This joint statement comes amid escalating tensions in the region. #SouthChinaSea #China #Japan #Philippines #US #Tensions #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #SecurityConcerns #GeoPolitics ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.102~

ANC must 'trust young people' and 'follow Malaysian example of economic stimulation from bottom up'

Malaysia: Boycott campaigns hit dozens of brands accused of supporting Israel

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McDonald's Posts Disappointing Q1 Results Amid Ongoing Boycotts

McDonald's Posts , Disappointing Q1 Results , Amid Ongoing Boycotts. 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. The company saw same-store sales rise by 1.9% worldwide between January and March, below the Wall Street forecast of 2.1%. Increased menu pricing and delivery demand saw same-store sales in the U.S. increase by 2.5%. In international markets, sales fell by 0.2% for the first time since 2020. Despite this, McDonald's said the company's revenue increased 5% to reach $6.17 billion, while net income went up 7% to $1.93 billion, in-line with Wall Street estimates. 'The Independent' reports that Muslim-majority markets like Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East have been boycotting McDonald's for months. The boycotts started after a McDonald's franchise in Israel announced in October that it would provide free meals for Israeli troops amid the ongoing war in Gaza. In the months since then, the company has tried to limit the fallout by taking over all 225 McDonald's in the country with the purchase of Alyonal Limited, its Israeli franchise. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'

Malaysian navy helicopters collide mid-air during rehearsal, all 10 crew members dead | Oneindia

Tragedy struck on Tuesday as two helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, resulting in the loss of ten lives. The navy confirmed that all victims were crew members aboard the aircraft involved in the accident. The incident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9:32 a.m. local time. "All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut army base hospital for identification," the navy said. #MalaysianNavy #HelicopterCollision #NavalParadeTragedy #LumutBase #MilitaryAccident #HelicopterCrash #NavalRehearsal #Condolences #TragicLoss #NavyPersonnel ~PR.152~ED.155~