Helicopter engaged in firefighting crashes: South Korean officials
Seoul (AP): South Korean officials say a helicopter crashed during efforts to contain wildfires in the southeastern town of Uiseong.
The Korea Forest Service said Wednesday that rescue efforts were underway and that it was presumed that the aircraft was operated by one pilot with no crewmembers.
Fire crews are battling some of South Korea's worst wildfires in southern areas, with at least 18 deaths and more than 200 structures destroyed.
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UAE to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on Sunday, March 30; four-day holiday announced
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on Sunday, March 30, 2025, after the Shawwal crescent was sighted earlier today, authorities have confirmed.
The sighting officially marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid festivities across the country.
