Global Turbulence: Disasters, Legal Battles, and Political Shifts

A summary of world news includes investigations into a South Korean plane crash, a terror attack in New Orleans, and deadly airstrikes in Gaza. Other reports cover Indonesia's court decision on presidential vote thresholds, South Korea's legal moves against its president, potential US drone restrictions, shootings in New York and Montenegro, and a Tesla explosion in Vegas.

In a shocking turn of events, South Korean police have launched a thorough investigation into the recent Jeju Air crash, which marks the deadliest aviation incident on Korean soil, leaving 179 dead. The aircraft crashed shortly after departing Bangkok, ending in a fiery explosion at Muan International Airport.

The United States was rocked on New Year's Day as a driver flying an ISIS flag plowed into a New Orleans crowd, killing 15. Identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a former US Army veteran, the suspect was killed in a shootout, raising concerns over possible assistance in the deadly attack.

Meanwhile, tensions escalated in the Middle East as Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in at least 37 Palestinian deaths amid the long-standing conflict with Hamas. Additional reports highlight legal and political challenges in Indonesia and South Korea, with the US also eyeing restrictions on Chinese drones.

(With inputs from agencies.)