The United States’ regional hegemony in world is under threat like never before. For the first time in decades, both allies and rivals are openly questioning America’s staying power in this lately dynamic world.
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UK: At least 224 Boeing 737 MAX 8s owned or ordered by Irish firms
Ireland’s main aircraft lessors have had at least 224 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft delivered or are on order, figures compiled by The Irish Times show.
The relatively new aircraft type has recorded two fatal crashes since its entry into service, including that of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 and Lion Air flight 610.
Dublin-headquartered SMBC Aviation Capital appears to be the biggest owner of MAX 8s that operates out of the Republic, with five owned, three managed and about 110 committed. The company recently delivered one to Icelandair, and in December signed a deal with US budget carrier Southwest for 12 MAX 8s in a sale and leaseback agreement.
Indonesia’s latest tsunami raises global questions over world disaster preparedness
Indonesia tsunami raises questions over governments’ disaster readiness and preparedness.
INDONESIA: SOMBER Christmas As Tsunami Death Tops 420
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/post-tsunami-indonesia-christmas-our-celebration-is-full-of-grief-today-2018-12-25/
Indonesian rescuers use drones, sniffer dogs as tsunami death toll tops 400
Thick ash clouds continued to spew from Anak Krakatau, a volcanic island where a crater collapsed at high tide on Saturday sending tsunamis smashing into coastal areas on both sides of the Sunda Strait between the islands of Sumatra and Java.