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Fuel Cutoff Mystery: Air India Crash Sparks Global Concern

A preliminary investigation into the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 has revealed that both engine fuel cutoff switches were flipped just seconds after takeoff, starving the aircraft of power and leading to its fatal descent. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12, crashed into a residential area, killing 260 people — including 19 on the ground — and leaving only one survivor. According to India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), cockpit voice recordings captured one pilot asking the other why the fuel had been cut off. The response: “I did not do so”. The switches were flipped within one second of each other, a sequence experts say would be highly unusual and difficult to do accidentally. While both engines attempted to restart, only one regained partial thrust before the aircraft crashed. The report did not identify any mechanical faults with the aircraft or its GE engines, and no recommendations were made for Boeing or ...

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Diplomatic Tensions Rise: Lebanon Rebukes Iran's Envoy Over Hezbollah Disarmament Remarks


Lebanon's foreign ministry has summoned Iran's ambassador to Beirut, Mojtaba Amani, following controversial remarks regarding Hezbollah's disarmament. Amani referred to the disarmament efforts as a "conspiracy," sparking diplomatic friction between the two nations.

The comments come amidst growing pressure on Hezbollah to relinquish its arsenal, especially after the 2024 conflict with Israel left southern Lebanon devastated. President Joseph Aoun is set to initiate discussions on disarmament, a topic long considered taboo due to Hezbollah's significant influence in Lebanese politics.

Lebanon's foreign ministry emphasized the importance of adhering to diplomatic protocols and respecting the sovereignty of states. This incident marks a rare instance of Lebanon openly criticizing Iran, given Tehran's historical support for Hezbollah.

The situation underscores the delicate balance Lebanon must maintain as it navigates internal and external pressures surrounding Hezbollah's role in the region.

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