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Telecom gear sales under PLI scheme top ₹68,700 cr: DoT secretary Neeraj MittalAs the final Sunday of 2024 dawns upon us, it’s almost impossible not to pause and reflect. This day feels significant—a time to recount the moments, big and small, that defined our year. Perhaps you’re sitting in church, surrounded by the warmth of fellowship. Or maybe you’re at home, savoring a quiet moment with a cup of tea. Wherever you are, this day invites us to take stock of the journey that brought us here. So, let’s ask ourselves: what are we truly grateful for? Sometimes, gratitude feels tied to extraordinary achievements—landing that dream job, completing a degree, or celebrating a milestone birthday. But what about the simple things? Waking up each day, the smile of a loved one, or the joy of watching the rain nourish the earth. This year may not have been perfect, but think of the mornings you woke up healthy. The days when laughter filled the air. The moments when a kind word or gesture reminded you that you’re not alone. For many of us, 2024 came with its share of challenges—setbacks in our careers, strained relationships, financial worries, or health scares. Yet, in these moments, we found strength we didn’t know we had. Maybe you learned patience in the waiting seasons. Or discovered resilience when things didn’t go as planned. Perhaps, through pain, you found a deeper understanding of yourself or a greater reliance on God. Gratitude isn’t always about easy days; it’s about recognizing the lessons in difficult ones. Who were the people who stood by you this year? Maybe it was your family, holding you up when life felt heavy. Or friends who brought light to dark days. Perhaps it was a mentor who guided you or a stranger whose kindness left an impression. Take a moment to be grateful for these people—their love, support, and presence are gifts we should never take for granted. 2024 may have been a year of accomplishments or just the beginning of new dreams. Did you start something new—a business, a creative project, or a healthier lifestyle? Or maybe you took a step back to reassess your goals. Whatever your journey, be grateful for the opportunity to grow, to dream, and to believe in what’s yet to come. As Christians, we’re reminded that each year is part of a divine plan. God’s faithfulness throughout 2024 is a reason to be thankful. Even when we stumbled, His grace carried us. And as we prepare to step into 2025, we hold onto the hope that His plans for us remain good. Take a moment today to write your gratitude list. It doesn’t have to be long. Maybe it’s a single word or a sentence that captures your heart. Write it down. Speak it out. Share it with someone. On this last Sunday of the year, let gratitude guide your reflection and fill your heart with peace. So, what are you grateful for? Whatever it is, let it remind you that life, with all its ups and downs, is still a beautiful journey worth celebrating. Here’s to the memories of 2024 and the hope of 2025. Happy last Sunday of the year!
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he will implement the “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president, the country's state media reported Sunday. Trump’s return to the White House raises prospects for high-profile diplomacy with North Korea. During his first term, Trump met Kim three times for talks on the North's nuclear program. Many experts however say a quick resumption of Kim-Trump summitry is unlikely as Trump would first focus on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. North Korea's support for Russia's war against Ukraine also poses a challenge to efforts to revive diplomacy, experts say. During a five-day plenary meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party that ended Friday, Kim called the U.S. “the most reactionary state that regards anti-communism as its invariable state policy.” Kim said that the U.S.-South Korea-Japan security partnership is expanding into “a nuclear military bloc for aggression." “This reality clearly shows to which direction we should advance and what we should do and how,” Kim said, according to the official Korean Central News Agency. It said Kim's speech “clarified the strategy for the toughest anti-U.S. counteraction to be launched aggressively” by North Korea for its long-term national interests and security. KCNA didn't elaborate on the anti-U.S. strategy. But it said Kim set forth tasks to bolster military capability through defense technology advancements and stressed the need to improve the mental toughness of North Korean soldiers. The previous meetings between Trump and Kim had not only put an end to their exchanges of fiery rhetoric and threats of destruction, but they developed personal connections. Trump once famously said he and Kim “fell in love.” But their talks eventually collapsed in 2019, as they wrangled over U.S.-led sanctions on the North. North Korea has since sharply increased the pace of its weapons testing activities to build more reliable nuclear missiles targeting the U.S. and its allies. The U.S. and South Korea have responded by expanding their military bilateral drills and also trilateral ones involving Japan, drawing strong rebukes from the North, which views such U.S.-led exercises as invasion rehearsals. Further complicating efforts to get North Korea to rid itself of nuclear weapons is its deepening military cooperation with Russia. According to U.S., Ukrainian and South Korean assessments, North Korea has sent more than 10,000 troops and conventional weapons systems to support Moscow's war against Ukraine. There are concerns that Russia could give North Korea advanced weapons technology in return, including help to build more powerful nuclear missiles. Russia and China, locked in separate disputes with the U.S., have repeatedly blocked U.S.-led pushes to levy more U.N. sanctions on North Korea despite its repeated missile tests in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions. Last month, Kim said that his past negotiations with the United States only confirmed Washington’s “unchangeable” hostility toward his country and described his nuclear buildup as the only way to counter external threats. Hyung-jin Kim, The Associated Press‘Remains to be seen if I’ll be Taoiseach’, Martin says after election
Israeli strikes without warning in central Beirut kill at least 15 as diplomats push for cease-fire BEIRUT, Lebanon (AP) — Lebanese officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 15 people and injured dozens in central Beirut as the once-rare strikes in the heart of Lebanon’s capital continue without Israeli warning. Diplomats are scrambling to broker a cease-fire but describe the disputed issues that remain. The current proposal calls for a two-month cease-fire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli bombardment has killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon in the months of fighting that have turned into all-out war. Trump raced to pick many Cabinet posts. He took more time to settle on a treasury secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump launched a blitz of picks for his Cabinet, but he took his time settling on billionaire investor Scott Bessent as his choice for treasury secretary. The Republican not only wanted someone who jibes with him, but an official who can execute his economic vision and look straight out of central casting while doing so. With his Yale University education and pedigree trading for Soros Fund Management before establishing his own funds, Bessent will be tasked with a delicate balancing act. Trump expects him to help reset the global trade order, enable trillions of dollars in tax cuts, ensure inflation stays in check, manage a ballooning national debt and still keep the financial markets confident. Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box. That's because a historic number of states were considering initiatives for ranked choice voting or to end partisan primaries. Instead, voters dealt them big losses in the November elections. Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and South Dakota all rejected proposed changes to their voting systems. In Alaska, a proposal to repeal ranked choice voting appears to have narrowly fallen short. The losses in many states came even though election reform supporters raised more than $100 million, easily outpacing opponents. Supporters say they aren't giving up but plan to retool their efforts. The week that upped the stakes of the Ukraine war KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — This past week has seen the most significant escalation in hostilities Ukraine has witnessed since Russia's full-scale invasion and marks a new chapter in the nearly three-year war. It began with U.S. President Joe Biden reversing a longstanding policy by granting Kyiv permission to deploy American longer-range missiles inside Russian territory and ended with Moscow striking Ukraine with a new experimental ballistic weapon that has alarmed the international community and heightened fears of further escalation. Storm dumps record rain in Northern California, while US Northeast deals with winter storms HEALDSBURG, Calif. (AP) — A major storm continues to drop heavy snow and record rain in California, causing small landslides and flooding some streets. Meanwhile on the opposite coast blizzard or winter storm warnings were in effect Saturday for areas spanning from the Northeast to central Appalachia. The storm on the West Coast arrived in the Pacific Northwest earlier this week, killing two people and knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, before moving through Northern California. Forecasters predicted that both coasts would begin to see a reprieve from the storms as the system in the northeast moves into eastern Canada and the one in the West heads south. Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight Most people taking popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have shed significant pounds. But obesity experts say that roughly 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not see robust results with the new medications. The response to the drugs varies from person to person and can depend on genetics, hormones and differences in how the brain regulates energy. Undiagnosed medical conditions and some drugs can prevent weight loss. Experts say it can take experimentation to help so-called nonresponders find results. Fighting between armed sectarian groups in restive northwestern Pakistan kills at least 37 people PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A senior Pakistani police officer says fighting between armed sectarian groups in the country's restive northwest has killed at least 37 people. The overnight violence was the latest to rock Kurram, a district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and comes days after a deadly gun ambush killed 42 people. The officer said Saturday that armed men torched shops, houses and government property overnight. Gunfire is ongoing between rival tribes. Although Sunnis and Shiites generally live together peacefully in Pakistan, tensions remain in some areas, especially Kurram. These Peruvian women left the Amazon, but their homeland still inspires their songs and crafts LIMA, Peru (AP) — Many Shipibo-Konibo craftswomen migrated from their Indigenous communities in the Amazon to Peru's capital, Lima, in the past few decades. Their ancestors' legacy remains present through their songs and techniques, and some of them have managed to make a living out of their crafts. Textiles, jewelry and paintings convey the culture, worldview and beliefs from the lands where they were born. Doctor at the heart of Turkey's newborn baby deaths case says he was a 'trusted' physician ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish doctor at the center of an alleged fraud scheme that led to the deaths of 10 babies says he was a “trusted” physician. Dr. Firat Sari is one of 47 people on trial accused of transferring newborn babies to neonatal units of private hospitals, where they were allegedly kept for prolonged and sometimes unnecessary treatments in order to receive social security payments. Sari said patients were referred to him because people trusted him and he did not bribe anyone involved with Turkey’s emergency medical phone line. Sari, said to be the plot’s ringleader, faces up to 583 years in prison. Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress Travel, especially during the holiday season, can be stressful. But following some tips from the pros as you prepare for a trip can make for a smoother, less anxious experience. One expert traveler suggests making a list a week before you go of things you need to do and pack. Cross off each item as you complete it during the week. Another tip is to carry your comfort zone with you. That could mean noise-canceling headphones, playlists meant to soothe airport travelers, entertainment and snacks from home. Carry a change of clothes and a phone charger in case of delays. Stay hydrated. Leave extra time. And know your airline's rules. Downloading the airline's app can help with that.Cal Thomas: Pardoning the unpardonable
One thing nearly all former presidents have in common is a love of sports. For Donald Trump, the game was golf. For Barack Obama, the sport was basketball. President George W. Bush owned Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers. For Jimmy Carter, the sport was tennis. At the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park is a clay tennis court. The tennis court was installed during Carter’s childhood on the family farm. The farm and his childhood home later became the location for the park in Plains, Georgia. In his 1975 book “Why Not the Best?” Carter described how he would play against his father as a teenager. “My father ... was an excellent tennis player,” Carter wrote. “I could never beat my father. He had a wicked sliced ball which barely bounded at all on the relatively soft dirt court.” RELATED STORY | Former President Jimmy Carter dies at age 100 Carter was able to upgrade his court when he entered the White House in 1977. The complex had a court installed during President Theodore Roosevelt’s tenure. But during his time in the White House, the use of the tennis courts became political fodder. Staffer James Fallows wrote in The Atlantic that Carter would personally sign off on when the White House tennis court could be used, and by which staffers. “The in-house tennis enthusiasts, of whom I was perhaps the most shameless, dispatched brief notes through his secretary asking to use the court on Tuesday afternoons while he was at a congressional briefing, or a Saturday morning, while he was away,” Fallows wrote. “I always provided spaces where he could check Yes or No; Carter would make his decision and send the note back, initialed J.” Carter was asked by Bill Moyers about whether he personally signed off on the tennis court’s use. Carter told Moyers he delegated the task to a secretary. Carter’s love of tennis came home to Plains in 1977 during his first year in the White House. World Team Tennis staged a match in the small Georgia town, which was attended by Carter’s mother Lillian. The competition was between a team of Soviet Union stars against top Americans playing on the Phoenix Racquets.
The TL;DR: We check in with four young frequent travellers who go the extra mile in pursuit of experiences that fuel their passions. (Clockwise from top left) Ms Jaedyn Choo, Ms Genevieve Sia, Ms Nadiah Motosir and Mr Isaac Lee Zhi Wen hope to turn every journey into a story worth sharing. SINGAPORE – They do not let school or a full-time job stand in the way of chasing their travel dreams. Even if they have to scrimp, save or juggle side hustles, they find creative ways to fund their next getaway. Whether it is discovering new cultures, building bonds across borders, savouring new cuisine, capturing evocative vignettes of the world, or chasing the rush of catching K-pop idols live, these four young people are turning every journey into a story worth sharing – as they do on their socials. Budget travel, priceless connections At 19, Miss Jaedyn Choo went on her first solo adventure – a two-week backpacking trip in Thailand in 2023. She was eager to meet new people from around the world, and her itinerary included going to look at the Golden Buddha in Bangkok, partying in Chiang Mai, and tipsy tubing – floating down the Pai River in a tube while sipping on an alcoholic beverage – in northern Thailand. Including her flight costs, she spent $800 on that trip. Now a third-year student in the Media, Arts & Design School at Singapore Polytechnic, she has backpacked to another three countries since that trip. To fund her travels, she juggles part-time work such as banquet serving work alongside her school commitments. She stretches her dollar by searching for affordable flights – once snagging a $30 one-way ticket from Langkawi, Malaysia, to Singapore – and by staying in hostels. “When I plan ‘normal’ trips with friends, accommodation can be $40 to $60 per night, which is reasonable,” she mused, adding that this amount “sounds crazy to me” when viewed from her budget traveller pov, given that she spends $10 to $15 for hostels. Ms Jaedyn Choo in Nong Khiaw, Laos. PHOTO: COURTESY OF JAEDYN CHOO While her shortest trip – to Kuala Lumpur and Cameron Highlands – was just five days, she usually packs in multiple cities in the same country over about two weeks. Her school schedule prevents her from longer travels, she said. Her 15-day stay in Langkawi – her longest – was her most memorable. She said: “It was my first time staying in an all-female hostel. It felt very cosy, and it rained a lot so all the girls would just sit and watch movies together.” Twelve hours before her flight back home, Miss Choo spontaneously extended her trip, which was originally set to be a week long. Her favourite memories from her travels “always revolve around a group of people from different backgrounds and of different ages hanging out together”. Ms Jaedyn Choo in Ha Giang, Vietnam. PHOTO: COURTESY OF JAEDYN CHOO At a hostel in Okinawa, Japan, she recalled having dinner in the communal area and listening to a Canadian man, who looked to be in his 50s, regaling fellow travellers with his tales about backpacking in India. She said she was struck by the community spirit and shared sense of adventure among the group of strangers – from countries such as Canada, Chile, and Germany, and of diverse ages. Miss Choo’s parents had initially opposed the idea of their teenage daughter backpacking solo, worrying about her safety. But she said she asserted her rights as “an adult” and went ahead. She takes precautions such as ensuring there are others around, and frequently updates her parents about her location. “Because I also managed to start (on) TikTok, I think my mum is a little bit proud of me, so it’s not so bad. Obviously, they still don’t love it or encourage it, but now they’re just irritated,” she quipped. Sharing her travel tales on her TikTok account (@jaejaepeanut), Miss Choo has amassed 17,800 followers on the platform since she started posting in October 2023. the 7 year old knew how to communicate with google translate😭 #tiktoksg #fypsg #travel She enjoys posting not just about backpacking, but also vlogs about her life on TikTok. “I have a lot of fun. Every now and then, I get to do ads, which is great because I can use the money to travel more.” But she does not see a future in being a content creator. “I try not to put too much weight on it – I just post and hope to earn money,” she said. “So when it stops, it stops.” The fangirl era tour K-pop fangirl Genevieve Sia was just 17 when she attended her first overseas concert in Seoul, South Korea, in 2019. Back then, she paid for only the ticket, while her parents covered her travel costs. Now, the 22-year-old communications student at University at Buffalo – Singapore Institute of Management said she is adopting a Yolo mindset when it comes to travelling to see her favourite K-pop groups. “You really never know when your last day is, so I want to maximise my youth and travel for concerts when I still have the capacity to. I doubt it will be as easy when I’m working a full-time job.” The fan of K-pop boy bands The Boyz and NCT Dream added: “Since I’ve become an adult, it’s been easier to fly for concerts, so I try to go to every Asia stop for groups I like whenever they tour.” She has lost track of the number of overseas concerts she has attended, but said she and her friends have been to at least seven shows of The Boyz’s recent world tour, Zeneration. Ms Genevieve Sia at K-pop boy band The Boyz’s World Tour Zeneration Encore in Seoul, South Korea. PHOTO: COURTESY OF GENEVIEVE SIA The communications student usually shares short post-trip vlogs about her getaways on TikTok and YouTube, and uses her earnings as a content creator to fund her concert pilgrimages. Excluding food and shopping expenses, a trip for a multiple-day concert can cost her between $5,000 and $6,000 for concert tickets, flights and accommodation. She usually attends overseas concerts because she wants to see the artiste again, and her family does not object to her pursuits, she said. “Most concerts are on the weekends, so it doesn’t really affect my school schedule. I can always fly on Friday after class and fly back in time for classes on Monday.” The content creator, who has over 187,500 followers on TikTok (@genevievesjy), said: “It’s much more exciting when it’s during a school term because it gives me something to look forward to every few weeks.” tbz in jakarta vlog + fancams💞 everyone was so nice and the vibes in jkt are always ON TOP🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 @THE BOYZ When she was in Bangkok, Thailand, in August for The Boyz’s concert and fansign session, a band member recognised her from their concerts, Miss Sia said. “Chang-min actually told me he always sees me at their concerts and that he knew it was my second time at a physical fansign. I don’t ever expect any of my idols to remember me, but the fact that he remembered me from a short interaction really touched me! “Things like this make me think it’s worth it to keep travelling to see them again.” Getting his showreel on the road Mr Isaac Lee Zhi Wen, a third-year student in Nanyang Polytechnic’s Mass Media Management, enjoys travelling for his videography and photography pursuits. The 19-year-old has been making travel vlogs for about five years now. He started at 14 while on a family vacation. “I was inspired by travel videographers Benntk and Casey Neistat, whose content resonated deeply with me,” he said. In the past five years, the young videographer has visited eight cities, including Angsana Ihuru in the Maldives, Bangkok in Thailand, and Osaka and Tokyo in Japan. He usually travels with a trusted friend or his family, as his parents are concerned about his safety. Mr Isaac Lee Zhi Wen enjoys travelling for his videography and photography pursuits. PHOTO: COURTESY OF ISAAC LEE ZHI WEN His videos are cinematic showreels of the various places he visits, as well as the locals whom he meets along the way. He usually posts them on Instagram (@maybeimisaac) to keep a record of his memories from his trips. He said taking travel videos and photos is his way of expressing his creativity and fully immersing himself in the moment. “I can shut off the world and focus on capturing the present through my camera lens.” He typically carries a lot of videography gear while travelling – which may include multiple camera lenses and even a drone. “Depending on the trip, I might have to pack lighter or buy extra baggage to accommodate all the equipment,” he said. On a trip to Bali with a fellow videographer in March 2023, he had to purchase an additional 20kg of checked baggage to accommodate his filming equipment, which included his new $1,900 drone. Mr Isaac Lee Zhi Wen trying out his new drone in Bali, Indonesia, in March 2023. PHOTO: COURTESY OF ISAAC LEE ZHI WEN He had a close call with the drone while attempting to film a wide shot of the beach during that trip. “Everything was going smoothly until the drone’s battery started running low unexpectedly. We had to land it quickly, but since it was my first time flying a drone, I wasn’t sure how to safely catch and land it,” Mr Lee said. “The drone almost crashed, but thankfully, we managed to bring it down safely just in time. It was a nerve-racking moment, but it taught me a lot about handling equipment under pressure.” Mr Lee is able to fund his trips by taking up various freelance videography projects while he is not busy with school. “I usually do corporate or event videography. It pays about $1,200 per project, so I save the money for new equipment and trips.” Stamping her culinary passport From weekend getaways to two week-long escapades, Ms Nadiah Motosir, 27, travels at least once a month to try new foods and experiences. She has been to 30 cities in Asia, and prefers investing in travel experiences instead of material possessions. “In Singapore, I’m frugal. I eat at home, take public transport, and only shop when needed. My splurges are reserved for travel,” she said. And splurge she does. She budgets $500 to $1,000 per day for meals and activities during her holidays. She squirrels away about a third of her take-home pay from her job in corporate strategy. To ensure that she tries only the best, Ms Motosir said she meticulously maps out must-see spots and researches food options. She once travelled from Osaka to Kobe just for dinner at Royal Mouriya, a renowned spot for Kobe beef. Her best friend had claimed that Kobe beef was better than wagyu, so she had to try it for herself. “The experience was fantastic, and the beef was delicious, but I still prefer wagyu – I’m a sucker for its fatty, melt-in-your-mouth texture.” And she still savours the memory of a deer meat rice bowl she had at Amano-Ya restaurant in Yamanakako, a village near Mount Fuji in Japan. Ms Nadiah Motosir in Yamanakako, Japan, with Mount Fuji in the background. PHOTO: COURTESY OF NADIAH MOTOSIR She discovered the dish by chance while cycling with a travel buddy during Japan’s Golden Week in May 2023, when many businesses – especially in less touristy areas – were closed. Hungry at 7am, they happened to stumble across a “charming little shop” that was open, and immediately went in. They noticed locals enthusiastically tucking into venison donburi. “Curious, we decided to try it and I’m so glad we did. The meat was tender and flavourful, and it turned out to be one of the best dishes I’ve ever had, despite my initial hesitation about eating something so heavy in the morning.” Ms Nadiah Motosir still savours the memory of a deer meat rice bowl she had in Yamanakako, a village near Mount Fuji in Japan. PHOTO: COURTESY OF NADIAH MOTOSIR She shares her foodie stories on Lemon8 (@deznadz), where she has over 12,100 followers, whose supportive messages motivate her, she said. They often thank her for her posts, and reach out for travel tips. Ms Motosir said her best memories tend to come from quieter areas where locals gather – “places that feel genuine, not curated for Instagram”. On her travel goals, she said: “Ideally, I’d love to visit every country at least once, but realistically, I have limited annual leave. My focus is on quality over quantity, so I’ll probably prioritise four to six new destinations in Asia for now. “I’m not racing against anyone; I want to savour the experiences fully.” Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel now
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent more than a year in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy. He defeated President Gerald Ford in 1976 promising to restore trust in government but lost to Ronald Reagan four years later amid soaring inflation, gas station lines and the Iran hostage crisis. He and his wife Rosalynn then formed The Carter Center, and he earned a Nobel Peace Prize while making himself the most internationally engaged of former presidents. The Carter Center said he died peacefully Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’ PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — The 39th and longest-lived U.S. president, James Earl Carter Jr., died Sunday at the age of 100. His life ended where it began, in Plains, Georgia. He left and returned to the tiny town many times as he climbed to the nation’s highest office and lost it after four tumultuous years. Carter spent the next 40 years setting new standards for what a former president can do. Carter wrote nearly a decade ago that he found all the phases of his life challenging but also successful and enjoyable. The Democrat's principled but pragmatic approach defied American political labels, especially the idea that one-term presidents are failures. The Latest: Former President Jimmy Carter is dead at age 100 Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust in government when he assumed the presidency in 1977 and then built a reputation for tireless work as a humanitarian. He earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. He left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following his 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. Jimmy Carter: A brief bio Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at his home in Plains, Georgia. His death comes more than a year after the former president entered hospice care. He was 100 years old. Jetliner skids off runway and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A jetliner skidded off a runway, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames in South Korea after its landing gear apparently failed to deploy. Officials said all but two of the 181 people on board were killed Sunday in one of the country’s worst aviation disasters. The 737-800 operated by Jeju Air plane arrived from Bangkok and crashed while attempting to land in the town of Muan, about 290 kilometers (180 miles) south of Seoul. Footage of the crash aired by South Korean television channels showed the plane skidding across the airstrip at high speed, evidently with its landing gear still closed. Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east HOUSTON (AP) — A strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi. Strong storms moving eastward Sunday are expected to continue producing gusty, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes through Sunday. That is according to National Weather Service meteorologist Frank Pereira. So far, the line of severe weather has led to about 40 tornado reports from southeastern Texas to Alabama, Pereira said, but those reports remain unconfirmed until surveys of damage are completed. Israeli hospital says Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli hospital says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery. Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center said his prostate was removed late Sunday and that he was recovering. Netanyahu’s office had said Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, would serve as acting prime minister during the procedure. Doctors ordered the operation after detecting an infection last week. Netanyahu is expected to remain hospitalized for several days. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. Syria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s de facto leader has said it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans on dissolving his Islamist group that led the country’s insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview Sunday. That's according to the Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad’s decades-long rule, ending the country’s uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011. A fourth infant dies of the winter cold in Gaza as families share blankets in seaside tents DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A fourth infant has died of hypothermia in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by nearly 15 months of war are huddled in tents along the rainy, windswept coast as winter arrives. The baby's father says the 20-day-old child was found with his head as “cold as ice” Sunday morning in their tent. The baby’s twin brother was moved to the intensive care unit of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Their father says the twins were born one month premature and spent just a day in hospital, which like other Gaza health centers has been overwhelmed and only partially functions. Musk causes uproar for backing Germany's far-right party ahead of key elections BERLIN (AP) — Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has caused uproar after backing Germany’s far-right party in a major newspaper ahead of key parliamentary elections in the Western European country, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor in protest. Germany is to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last month in a dispute over how to revitalize the country’s stagnant economy. Musk’s guest opinion piece for Welt am Sonntag, published in German over the weekend, was the second time this month he supported the Alternative for Germany, or AfD.