AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...

INDIAN FIGHTER JET CRASHES DURING DEMONSTRATION AT DUBAI AIR SHOW . (PHOTO).


Indian fighter jet crashes during demonstration at Dubai Air Show 

 A combat aircraft from India crashed Friday during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show.

The Indian HAL Tejas, a lightweight, single-engine fighter used by the Indian Air Force, went down around 2:10 p.m. local time while performing for spectators. Officials have not confirmed whether the pilot ejected or if there were any injuries.

Black smoke was seen rising above Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai World Central, prompting emergency sirens as onlookers watched the incident unfold. The airport is hosting the biennial Dubai Air Show, an event known for major aircraft deals by carriers such as Emirates and FlyDubai.

The Tejas is India’s indigenous fighter jet, produced by state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The aircraft is intended to strengthen India’s fighter fleet amid China’s expanding military influence in South Asia, including closer ties with Pakistan.

In September, India’s Defense Ministry signed a contract with HAL for 97 Tejas jets, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027. This follows a 2021 deal for 83 aircraft, which faced delays due to a shortage of engines imported from the United States.

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