NewsTragedy in Washington skies, turmoil in Lebanon, and more
Tragedy in Washington skies, turmoil in Lebanon, and more
It happened while you were sleeping. Here is what the world's agencies reported overnight from Sunday to Monday.
6:08 AM EDT, October 21, 2024
- Last Tuesday, in the mountains of Washington State, an EA-18G Growler electronic warfare fighter jet crashed during a training flight, killing two pilots, reported the U.S. Navy on Sunday. The accident occurred near Mount Rainier, a massive active volcano covered with snowfields and glaciers all year round. Search teams, including a Navy MH-60S helicopter, attempted to find the crew and the crash site. "Soldiers from 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord are assisting in the search. 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) brings specialized mountaineering, high-angle rescue, medical, and technical communication skills necessary to navigate the difficult terrain associated with the Cascade Mountain Range that is inaccessible by other means," the AP reported, citing the Navy. The cause of the crash is still being investigated.
- Israeli fighter jets and drones conducted 11 raids on Sunday on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, attacking, among other targets, the offices of the Al-Qard Al-Hassan financial association affiliated with Hezbollah. Andrea Tenenti, the spokesperson for the UNIFIL peace mission in Lebanon, also reported that an Israeli bulldozer destroyed the peace mission's control tower.
- Up to 60% of Peruvians live in poverty or on the brink of poverty due to low wages, and 73% do not have permanent access to drinking water, according to official statistics published by Peru's National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI). Meanwhile, a crisis of confidence in the effectiveness of state institutions in combating crime threatening public safety is deepening among citizens. In the opinion of 40% of Peruvian judges and prosecutors, this situation is troubling.
- Donald Trump visited a McDonald’s restaurant in the suburbs of Philadelphia on Sunday, where he worked the drive-thru and fried fries. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris attended a service at an African American church in Georgia, celebrating her 60th birthday in the company of Stevie Wonder.
- Due to a nationwide power outage and the impending arrival of Hurricane Oscar on the northeastern part of the island, the Cuban government announced on Sunday that all non-essential activities, including schools, would be suspended until Wednesday. This extends the restrictions put in place after the blackout. Last Friday, Cuba’s power system completely collapsed, and after 48 hours, only a minimal amount of power was restored. Factories, schools, and offices have been shut down to conserve energy. The government explained that, with the hurricane’s inevitable impact and the work needed afterward to restore the national power grid, administrative and school activities would be halted from Monday to Wednesday unless necessary. Essential services, such as hospitals, will continue to operate. As residents expressed their frustration, protests erupted in several cities, including Baguanos, Holguin, and Sancti Spiritus.
- Moldovan President Maia Sandu declared that her country has been the victim of an unprecedented attack on freedom and democracy, both now and in recent months. Criminal groups, which operated in concert with foreign forces hostile to our national interests, attacked our state using tens of millions of euros, lies, and propaganda, stated Sandu overnight from Sunday to Monday as vote counting continued.
