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A plane that crashed in Kazakhstan this week was damaged by ground fire, according to President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan.

Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized on Saturday for the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Russian airspace, calling it a 'tragic incident.'

More and more airlines are suspending flights to Russian cities following the recent crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft. Turkmenistan Airlines announced on Saturday that regular flights between Ashgabat and Moscow will be halted until the end of January, without explaining the reason for this decision.

Investigations are ongoing, but signs point to possible Russian involvement in the crash of an Azerbaijani passenger plane on Christmas Day.

Azerbaijan Airlines cancels flights to seven Russian cities following the crash of one of its planes in Kazakhstan. The incident has raised suspicions of accidental downing by Russian air defense forces.

Passenger Subkhon Rakhimov, who filmed the moments leading up to the crash to inform his wife, has reportedly survived the plane crash in Kazakhstan.

Multiple sources, including Reuters, confirm that the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed on Christmas Day, killing 38 passengers, was shot down by a Russian air defense system.

The Kremlin warns against speculating on the cause of a deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan, as investigation is ongoing.

Nearly 29 people survived the plane crash in Kazakhstan which left some of them trembling on their legs but strong enough to walk away.

The owner and architect of a Turkish hotel that collapsed during a devastating earthquake last year have been sentenced to over eighteen years in prison. 72 people died in the Isias hotel.

An Azerbaijani passenger plane belonging to Azerbaijan Airlines has crashed in Kazakhstan. The plane was en route from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to Grozny, in the Russian republic of Chechnya. Authorities confirm 72 people were on board with more than 50 rescuers on site. Survivors are being treated at hospitals.

A helicopter crashed into the fourth floor of a hospital in Mugla, Turkey, resulting in the death of four occupants. The incident occurred in the southwestern part of Turkey.

At least eight migrants have died in the waters of the Aegean Sea between the Greek island of Rhodos and the Turkish mainland as their boat capsized. The coast guard managed to rescue eighteen people, eight of whom were injured, while many others are still missing. This incident adds to the recent tragedies in the region.

European leaders, including Premier Dick Schoof and Giorgia Meloni, met to discuss creating a stable regime in Syria and innovative solutions for migrant returns.

Turkey emerges as the big winner in the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad's fall, as they are set to launch a large-scale invasion of northern Syria to drive out Kurdish militias.

At least 37 people have lost their lives in Istanbul, Turkey in the past six weeks after consuming fake alcohol, according to the governor's office.

Negotiators are close to reaching an agreement regarding the release of hostages in Gaza before Christmas.

Experts analyze the consequences of the unexpected downfall of the Assad regime in Syria and the impact on various international players.

The US Secretary of State has urged Turkey to protect civilians in Syria, including minorities, in a discussion with the Turkish Foreign Minister.

Georgian police deployed a water cannon and tear gas at new pro-European protests in the capital Tbilisi. Demonstrators carrying Georgian and European flags threw fireworks.

The Syrian civil war has intensified with various groups fighting against each other in Syria. The conflict has escalated with a major rebel offensive, leading to renewed clashes in the country.

Iran has pledged full support to the Syrian government following rebel attacks on Aleppo, the country's second city.

Aleppo, a significant city in Syria, is now mostly under the control of jihadists, posing a major challenge for the Syrian regime led by Bashar al-Assad with the support of Russia. Read more for further details.

Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have seized half of the city of Aleppo according to reports from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The Syrian army is said to be retreating from the city.

A Russian passenger plane operated by Azimuth Airlines caught fire after landing at Antalya Airport in Turkey. All passengers were safely evacuated.

Israel accuses Iran of being behind the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE, escalating tensions between the two countries.

Representatives of several island nations and developing countries have walked away from the negotiations at the climate summit in Azerbaijan, citing dissatisfaction with the proposed financing for climate aid. Meanwhile, the European Union delegation expects the talks to continue at COP29.

Israeli officials are making significant efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, offering millions for their release.

Where can Israelis still travel safely? The puzzle is getting smaller. Read all about the incidents worldwide and the government's travel advice on Telegraaf.nl.

A 79-year-old grandmother was removed from a plane by the police in Turkey with drawn guns after a trip to Bodrum, Turkey. The woman refused to pay nearly ten euros for a half soggy, half frozen tuna sandwich during the flight.