Air Force colonel shot down over Iran reveals desperate prayer in 50-hour fight to survive
An Air Force colonel survived a 70-100 mph parachute fall into Iran with three broken bones and evaded enemy capture for 50 harrowing hours.
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Air Force officer recalls ‘free-falling’ after jet was shot down over Iran
In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes,” one of the two U.S. Air Force officers whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April detailed his harrowing ordeal.
Air Force colonel recounts how he survived after F-15E jet was shot down over Iran
A U.S. Air Force colonel recounted his story of survival after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April, in the early months of the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. The colonel spoke with “60 Minutes” on CBS News about the incident and was referred to by the outlet as Bravo, his mission…
Kargil War veteran attacked with iron rod in Gurgaon over parking row, suffers serious head injuries
GURGAON: A retired Indian Air Force Group Captain and Kargil War veteran has accused a parking attendant at Magnum Global Park of assaulting him with .
'We meet everyone': Mohsin Naqvi meets BCCI's Rajeev Shukla, Devajit Saikia after Asia Cup final as Indian team skip trophy ceremony
Cricket News: The Asia Cup trophy drama continued for the second year in a row after Indian women's cricket team did not receive the trophy from Asian Cricket Counc.
Indian-origin CEO spent ₹3.5 crore on his girlfriend, then sought it back after their breakup: What followed is an unusual court battle
A relationship that began with flights, luxury gifts and lavish spending eventually found its way into a Singapore courtroom after an Indian-origin bu.
Dhiraj Bommadevara becomes first Indian male recurve archer to win World Cup final gold medal in shoot-off thriller
More sports News: Top-ranked Indian recurve archer Dhiraj Bommadevara created history on Sunday by becoming the first Indian male recurve archer to win gold at the Arch.
“You will inspire many more”: How Sophie Cunningham left a young Fever fan in tears with one unforgettable gesture after Indiana’s win
International Sports News: Sophie Cunningham had already played her part in the Indiana Fever’s 112-98 win over the Portland Fire on Friday, August 1, 2026. But the moment that .
‘Proud moment for Indian cricket’: PM Modi, President Murmu hail India after historic Women’s Asia Cup triumph
Cricket News: NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu led the tributes on Monday as India celebrated the women’s eighth Women’s Asia Cu.
Shot down over Iran, hunted for 50 hours: How US fighter survived behind enemy lines
US News: A US Air Force officer revealed how he survived for nearly 50 hours in Iran after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down during a strike mission in April.
Tough night for George Pickens
George Pickens had a pair of drops and ended up with an underwhelming 3-28-0 line in Dallas' Week 1 loss to the Giants.
Was Montreal Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki Snubbed in NHL’s Latest Rankings?
Captain Nick Suzuki led the Montreal Canadiens throughout the 2025-26 season.Considering his ongoing impact on the franchise, it’s no surprise that the NHL r...
China scales back troops along LAC amid thaw in ties with India; down to 10 Arms Brigade
News News: NEW DELHI: China has significantly reduced the deployment of its People’s Liberation Army (PLA) forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in 2025,.
Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens
Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.
Select committee calls for bill to address AI threat to human rights
A cross-party group of MPs and peers identifies human rights risks that existing laws appear not to cover.
White House agrees to new ethics language in crypto bill
The White House has agreed to new ethics language in the Clarity Act ahead of a key vote on the cryptocurrency regulation bill in the Senate on Tuesday. The provision, which bars public officials from issuing or sponsoring digital assets, could be enforced by both state attorneys general and the Department of Justice (DOJ) under…
Amazon crash: Firm pauses work with cargo carrier after fatal incident
The 21 Air-operated jet overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles.
In Ukraine, ground drones are replacing infantry on battlefield
Europe News: In a cramped workshop near the front line in north-eastern Ukraine, military mechanic \"Chimera\" is helping prepare his unit's robot forces for battle..