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24-12-2025
The Libyan army chief, Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, was killed in an air crash in Turkey along with four others. The Falcon 50 aircraft was flying out of Ankara when contact was lost about 42 minutes after takeoff. An investigation is underway into the cause of the crash. Gen Haddad had been in Turkey for talks aimed at strengthening military and security cooperation between the two countries. Libya's prime minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, described the incident as a 'great loss' for the nation.
Entities: Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, Turkey, Ankara, Libya, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-12-2025
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell discusses the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and South Sudan on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan'. Russell highlights the enormous needs in Sudan, including extreme hunger, violence, and displacement, and emphasizes the need for better humanitarian access and a political solution to the crisis. She also discusses the impact of funding cuts on UNICEF's work and the challenges faced in Gaza and South Sudan.
Entities: Catherine Russell, UNICEF, Sudan, South Sudan, Margaret Brennan • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-12-2025
Libya's army chief, Muhammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, was killed in a plane crash in Turkey. The Falcon 50 business jet carrying Al-Haddad and four others lost contact shortly after takeoff from Ankara's Esenboga International Airport. Turkish authorities shut down the airspace over Ankara and diverted commercial flights as a precaution. The crash occurred hours after Al-Haddad concluded an official visit to Ankara, where he met with Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Guler and other senior commanders. The cause of the crash is unknown, and Turkish officials have not indicated sabotage or hostile fire. Search and rescue teams were deployed to the suspected crash area, and Libyan and Turkish authorities have confirmed Al-Haddad's death.
Entities: Muhammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, Turkey, Ankara, Libya, Falcon 50 • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-12-2025
Libya's military chief, General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al Haddad, was among eight people killed in a plane crash in Turkey. The crash occurred on December 24, 2025, near Ankara, while Haddad was returning from an official trip. Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibeh confirmed the deaths of five Libyan officials, including Haddad, his adviser, and other high-ranking military officers. The incident is seen as a significant loss for Libya, which is struggling to unify its military amid ongoing political divisions.
Entities: Muhammad Ali Ahmad al Haddad, Turkey, Libya, Ankara, Abdul-Hamid Dbeibeh • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-12-2025
NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children, Emma and Ryder, were killed in a plane crash in North Carolina along with three friends. The family had sent out Christmas cards just before the crash, which were received by friends and relatives after their death. The plane, a Cessna C550 jet, exploded while attempting to land at the Statesville Regional Airport. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash. The family was headed to Florida for a birthday trip for Greg Biffle, who would have turned 56 on Tuesday.
Entities: Greg Biffle, Cristina Biffle, Emma Biffle, Ryder Biffle, North Carolina • Tone: emotional • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-12-2025
Libya's army chief, General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, died in a plane crash in Turkey on December 23, 2025. The crash occurred while the aircraft was returning from an official trip to Ankara. The Libyan prime minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, confirmed the death and stated that four others were on the plane with him. The Turkish interior minister reported that the plane lost radio contact and crashed near the Kesikkavak village in Ankara's Haymana district. The cause of the crash was attributed to an electrical failure. The incident happened a day after Turkey's parliament extended the mandate of Turkish soldiers' deployment in Libya by two years. Turkey has been supporting Libya's internationally recognized government militarily and politically.
Entities: Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, Libya, Turkey, Ankara, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
24-12-2025
Libya's military chief was killed in a plane crash near Ankara, Turkey, along with seven others. The crash occurred on Tuesday, and officials from both Libya and Turkey confirmed the incident. The private jet was carrying five Libyan military officials and three crew members, with no survivors reported.
Entities: Libya, Turkey, Ankara, Libya's military chief, The Washington Post • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
