An Air Canada flight arriving at LaGuardia Airport in New York City crashed into a firetruck on Sunday night, leaving four firefighters critically injured, according to sources.

Emergency vehicles swarmed the runway after a plane heading from Montreal hit the firetruck at the Queens airport, according to footage captured by the Citizen App.

Images showed the front of the commuter plane smashed and tilting in the air. The injured firefighters are from the Port Authority Police Department, sources said.

One hundred passengers were on the jet, and their conditions are being evaluated. Sources said the plane was carrying a group of Orthodox Jews from the New York area.

The collision happened as the plane was heading to a gate, as heavy weather hit the area.

The FAA, Port Authority, and the FDNY did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment. (New York Post)

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Two men face charges of providing material support to a terrorist organization and using a weapon of mass destruction after a pair of homemade bombs were tossed during protests near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home Saturday, court documents show.

Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, also face charges of transportation of explosive materials; unlawful possession of destructive devices; and interstate transportation and receipt of explosives, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court.

Body-worn camera footage cited in the complaint shows that as Kayumi was being placed into an NYPD vehicle following his arrest on Saturday, “a person in the crowd asked why he’d done this,” and Kayumi responded with “ISIS,” NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a Monday afternoon news conference.

After waiving his Miranda rights, Kayumi said he had “watched ISIS propaganda on his phone and that his actions that day were partly inspired by ISIS,” Tisch said.

Balat made statements while inside a police car and without being questioned by officers and said, “This isn’t a religion that just stands when people talk about the blessed name of the Prophet. We take action … If I didn’t do it someone else will come and do it,” Tisch added.

Balat also told authorities that he had pledged allegiance to the extremist group, the court document said.

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The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York recently (Dec 11) marked the 70th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s membership in the United Nations through a series of activities, underscoring the country’s longstanding commitment to international cooperation, principled multilateralism, and inclusive global engagement.

Under the leadership of Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jayantha Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka joined fifteen other Member States, Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Libya, Nepal, Portugal, Romania, and Spain, at United Nations Headquarters to mark a shared milestone. 

The high-level discussion brought together Ambassadors of these sixteen states and a panel of political analysts to reflect on achievements, challenges, and the future of the multilateral system. The event was broadcast on UN Live WebTV.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Jayasuriya stated, “As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of the United Nations this year, we celebrate its achievements and its indispensable role in the multilateral system. But anniversaries are also moments for reflection. Together, we must strengthen and improve this intergovernmental Organization for the future without compromising its core objectives or guiding principles, so that we may continue to work towards a fairer, more just, and prosperous global order.”

During the joint commemoration, the sixteen Ambassadors unveiled a special commemorative stamp symbolizing unity, cooperation, and the equal place of each Member State within the United Nations.

Earlier in the year, during UN Open Source Week in June 2025, the Mission partnered with the Permanent Mission of Italy to the UN and Wiki Media to host an “Edit-A-Thon” highlighting the importance of open and reliable information in preserving the institutional memory of the UN. 

Ambassador Jayasuriya noted, “This event is a chance to strengthen the UN’s historical record, empower young people, and center diverse perspectives, including voices from the Global South, vulnerable communities, and youth.”

In October 2025, the Mission hosted a fellowship gathering to honour Sri Lankan nationals who have served across the United Nations system. 

Ambassador Jayasuriya recognized their contributions, stating, “Those of you working in the UN today carry forward a proud legacy built by generations of Sri Lankans who have distinguished themselves as diplomats, jurists, scholars, peacekeepers, and international civil servants.”

Through these events, Sri Lanka reaffirmed its enduring commitment to the United Nations and to working constructively with fellow Member States to strengthen multilateralism and advance shared global goals in the decades ahead. (Newswire)

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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night responded to the Democratic Party’s dominant performance, where they swept all of the night’s big races, in the first big election since his return to the White House.

Trump suggested that the Republican Party’s poor performance was a result of his name not appearing on the ballot and the prolonged government shutdown.

“‘TRUMP WASN’T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT,’ according to Pollsters,” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform.

Trump didn’t specify which “pollsters” he was citing in the post, but many of the candidates who lost key races on Tuesday night had been endorsed by the president, including the GOP’s New Jersey gubernatorial candidate, Jack Ciattarelli, and New York Mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo.

The president also doubled down on his demand that Republicans in the Senate should “TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER! GET BACK TO PASSING LEGISLATION AND VOTER REFORM.”

Last week, Trump had said GOP could end the shutdown by using the “nuclear option” and getting rid of the filibuster

In a follow-up post, Trump clarified what he meant by voter report, writing: “Pass Voter Reform, Voter ID, No Mail-In Ballots. Save our Supreme Court from ‘Packing,’ No Two State addition, etc.”

The president made another cryptic post a short while later, saying: “…AND SO IT BEGINS!” 

In a lengthy post made on Tuesday morning, Trump reiterated his complaints about the filibuster, and said: “The Democrats are far more likely to win the Midterms, and the next Presidential Election, if we don’t do the Termination of the Filibuster (The Nuclear Option!), because it will be impossible for Republicans to get Common Sense Policies done with these Crazed Democrat Lunatics being able to block everything by withholding their votes.” The post then echoed many of the claims he made last week, saying the Democrats wanted to end the filibuster when they were in power, as they knew it would give them “tremendous strength.” Trump noted they were blocked from doing so by former Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va, and Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., and added “Well, now WE are in power, and if we did what we should be doing,” Trump suggested that by getting rid of the filibuster, the Republicans could end the government shutdown.

In his victory speech on Tuesday night, New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani directly called out the president, saying: “Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up.” He then added: “New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight led by an immigrant…So hear me, President Trump, when I say this: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.” After the result of the California redistricting ballot measure was called, Governor Gavin Newsom said, “We’re proud of the work the people of California did today to send a powerful message to a historic president. Donald Trump is a historic president; he is the most historically unpopular president in modern history.” (Forbes)

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Sri Lankan content creator Lividul Witharana has become a creative force at New York Fashion Week in less than two years, capturing the vision of designers from more than 30 countries across four consecutive seasons.

According to GoodPr, when Lividul Witharana first entered New York Fashion Week in February 2024, he was there to document the story of a single brand. 

Lividul’s path to Fashion Week began in Colombo, where he founded RADICALZ Private Limited and built a reputation for visual storytelling that resonated deeply within Sri Lanka’s creative community. By late 2023, he relocated to New Jersey, pursuing opportunities in the creative and marketing industries.

During that first Fashion Week, he got the chance to create a documentary for one participating brand and stood out with his dedication and quality of work. By September 2024, Runway 7 appointed him as an in-house content creator, a role offered to fewer than 15 individuals out of hundreds in New York’s competitive creative industry.

This position placed him at the heart of the action, working closely with designers, models, makeup artists, and creative teams from across the globe. Lividul was able to successfully document every aspect of the raw, unfiltered energy that makes Fashion Week extraordinary. His work highlighted upcycling brands breathing new life into discarded materials, body-positivity campaigns challenging industry norms, and sustainability-driven collections reshaping the future of fashion.

“NYFW has been an incredible platform for me to grow as a content creator and connect with some of the most inspiring people in fashion,” says Lividul. “Every encounter with a designer, model, or artist isn’t just work – it’s a shared story, an exchange of passion that makes the runway so much more than a stage.”

Despite his success in New York, Lividul remains firmly connected to his roots. He continues to support Sri Lankan talent by offering post-production services and creating opportunities for collaboration. His ultimate vision is to see Sri Lankan designers take their place on the New York Fashion Week runways. “I want to see Sri Lankan designers walking these runways, and I want my beautiful island nation to feel as proud as I do today with the love and recognition I receive in the U.S.,” he added.

Back home, RADICALZ continues under new management, with Lividul serving in an advisory role. His day-to-day focus, however, remains in New York’s creative industry, where he finds purpose in telling stories that define the fashion world. (Newswire/GoodPR)

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed that he is bound solely to the expectations and aspirations of the people of the country and that in fulfilling the expectations placed in the present Government by the people a year ago, he is not prepared to bow down to anyone’s influence. 

He emphasised that within just one year, the present Government has marked a decisive turnaround in securing economic stability, upholding the rule of law, establishing an efficient public service, eradicating fraud and corruption, curbing drug trafficking and organised crime and fostering a healthy political culture. 

The President further stated that these victories achieved across all sectors will be carried forward and will not be reversed under any circumstances. 

He noted that the next challenge facing the country is to ensure that the economic gains already achieved flow down to the ordinary people and that this year’s national budget will be prepared with that goal in mind. 

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made these remarks while attending a meeting with the Sri Lankan community living in the United States, at the Center for the Arts, College of Staten Island in New York yesterday (25). 

The meeting, organised by Sri Lanka’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, was attended by a large number of Sri Lankans residing in the United States, including professionals. 

The views they raised were discussed at the event, and the President’s commitment towards Sri Lanka’s new economic transformation was commended. 

During the meeting, the President further informed the community of the new economic, social and political transformation taking place in Sri Lanka and invited them to contribute to the nation-building process by confidently investing in Sri Lanka.

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