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PH Embassy sa Israel, naghahanda ng contingency plan sa gitna ng patuloy na airstrike

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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PH Embassy sa Israel, naghahanda ng contingency plan sa gitna ng patuloy na airstrike

MAYNILA. Bumuo ng crisis management team ang Philippine Embassy sa Israel upang muling suriin at ayusin ang mga contingency measures para sa mga Pilipino, kasabay ng lumalalang tensyon at sunod-sunod na airstrike sa bansa.

Kinumpirma ni Ambassador Aileen Mendiola-Rau na muling binuksan ang mga dati nang tinukoy na shelter para sa mga Pilipino at inihanda na rin ang mga pangunahing pangangailangan sa iba’t ibang lugar sa Israel.

“[We convened] to review the contingency plan. Tapos tignan ‘yung current situation kung anong nangyayari… we discussed ‘yung purchasing once again ng mga essential goods na puwede i-preposition sa mga iba-ibang locations natin dito sa Israel,” pahayag ni Mendiola-Rau.

Aniya, tinitingnan din nila ang kalagayan ng mga ginamit na shelter noong mga nakaraang krisis upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng mga Pilipino sakaling lumala pa ang sitwasyon. “Nire-renew natin ‘yung mga arrangements sa mga shelter na ‘yun para ‘pag gumrabe pa ‘yung sitwasyon, our people have somewhere to go,” dagdag niya.

Ayon pa sa embahada, hindi na mabilang ang bilang ng mga missile na bumagsak sa iba’t ibang panig ng Israel mula pa kahapon.

Mahigit 50,000 Pilipino ang kasalukuyang naninirahan o nagtatrabaho sa Israel.

Samantala, isinailalim na rin sa heightened alert ang iba pang tanggapan ng Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) sa Middle East dahil sa tumitinding alitan sa pagitan ng Israel at Iran.

Bagama’t wala pang inilalabas na mandatory evacuation order, may siyam na overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) na ang nagpahayag ng kagustuhang makauwi sa Pilipinas, ayon sa embahada.

Sa kabila nito, sarado pa rin ang airspace ng Israel at Jordan, kaya’t wala pang outbound flights palabas ng bansa. “We’re checking ‘yung mga possibilities kung paano ma-repatriate ang mga kababayan natin… We’re doing, we’re coming up with plans to bring our people out. Not by air but probably by land towards Jordan or towards Egypt. Tapos siyempre, ico-consider natin din ‘yung repatriation by sea,” ani Mendiola-Rau.

Nanawagan ang embahada sa mga Pilipino sa Israel na sundin ang mga ipinapahayag na safety protocols ng gobyerno, kabilang ang pag-iwas sa mga aktibidad sa labas at pagtitipon gaya ng Sunday Mass.

Israel expands assault on Iran, hits defense ministry and nuclear sites

Venus L Peñaflor
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Israel expands assault on Iran, hits defense ministry and nuclear sites

TEL AVIV/DUBAI. Israel launched a broader wave of attacks on Iran overnight into Sunday, striking the Iranian Defense Ministry headquarters and nuclear-related facilities. At the same time, Tehran responded with a new missile barrage that killed at least four people in Israel and injured dozens more.

The latest escalation marks the most direct military confrontation between the two nations to date and has sparked fears of a wider regional conflict. Israel’s campaign, which began two days ago, is aimed at crippling Iran’s nuclear program and military infrastructure.

Explosions echoed across Tehran as Israeli strikes targeted facilities believed to be connected to Iran’s nuclear operations, including the Natanz and Isfahan enrichment sites. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed damage to key infrastructure, though it reported no rise in radiation levels. Iran also reported that its Defense Ministry headquarters and energy infrastructure, including the Shahran oil depot and the South Pars gas field, had been hit.

Iranian officials acknowledged fires at the sites and minor damage to the defense ministry building, while semi-official agencies said a gas plant had also suffered a “strong explosion” from what was believed to be an Israeli drone strike. Israeli military officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the Isfahan site had been producing enriched uranium for military purposes and that the damage would take “more than a few weeks” to repair.

As missiles fell on Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Israel’s air defense systems intercepted many incoming rockets, though some struck residential areas. A missile strike on a Galilee apartment building killed four people, including a woman in a separate attack on a two-story home in the north, according to Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency service. More than a dozen others were wounded.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said its latest missile and drone attacks targeted Israeli energy and fuel production infrastructure for fighter jets, warning of further retaliation if Israeli strikes persist. Iranian media reported air defenses were active in several cities, and explosions were heard in both eastern and western Tehran.

The casualty toll in Iran remains unclear, but its UN ambassador confirmed that at least 78 people were killed and over 320 wounded since the start of Israel’s operation. Among the dead are reportedly three top military officials: Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Gen. Hossein Salami, and Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Iran has since appointed Gen. Majid Mousavi as the new head of the Revolutionary Guard’s aerospace division.

The rising hostilities led to the cancellation of U.S.-mediated nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, which had been scheduled to take place in Oman. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called the talks “unjustifiable” amid what he described as Israel’s “barbarous” attacks, blaming the United States for providing “direct support.” The U.S., however, denied involvement in the strikes, though it confirmed that its ground-based air defense systems were assisting in intercepting Iranian missiles.

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the strikes so far are “nothing compared to what they will feel under the sway of our forces in the coming days,” reiterating that dismantling Iran’s nuclear program is a national priority. Israel, widely believed to possess nuclear weapons, accuses Iran of nearing weapons-grade uranium enrichment—an allegation Iran denies, insisting its program is for civilian use.

In a symbolic post, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz wrote, “Tehran is burning,” as explosions lit up the capital. Israeli air force officials reported that more than 400 Iranian military and missile-related targets had been hit, with 40 of those in Tehran alone.

The conflict has drawn global concern. China’s foreign minister warned that the Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities set a “dangerous precedent,” and world leaders have called for de-escalation to avoid an all-out war in an already volatile region. The Israeli military also confirmed that its operations are ongoing, and the nation’s main international airport remains closed until further notice.

With Iran warning it may close the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, and Israel hinting that its campaign could last weeks, the international community now faces growing pressure to intervene diplomatically before the crisis spirals further.

Demonstrators carry posters of top Iranian commanders killed in Friday’s Israeli strikes on Tehran, during the Muslim Shiite holiday of Eid al-Ghadir, which commemorates the Prophet Muhammad naming Ali, revered as the first Shiite imam, as his successor, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Trapped under traitorous leaders, Filipinos celebrate Independence Day anyway

DC Alviar
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Trapped under traitorous leaders, Filipinos celebrate Independence Day anyway

A day before celebrating Filipino independence, the world saw how the Philippine Senate maneuvered the Constitutional mandate for the impeachment court to try impeached Vice President Sara Duterte forthwith in a twisted manner to return the Articles of Impeachment to the House of Representatives. This is proof that the people are trapped under traitorous leaders.

This is despite the growing calls from various sectors, especially academic institutions, business, and respected individuals in politics, law, international relations, and economics. The mandate of the Constitution is very clear, and experts are making it even clearer, but it is being obscured by the statements and actions of the Senate to delay the trial of impeached VP Sara. Let us spend 11 days taking a look at this:

“…trial by the Senate shall forthwith proceed.” (Sec. 3, par. 4, Art. XI, 1987 Constitution)

The Senate leadership, who were recently sworn in to serve on the Impeachment Court as senator judges, continues to turn a deaf ear, ignoring the fact that it is also time to use Gen Z and Millennial voters as influencers for the inactive elderly. Because they are doing nothing—we do not generalize, though—the elderly are becoming a burden. Unlike ex-chief justice Reynato Puno of the Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA), his fellow Constitution framers Adolfo Azcuna, Christian Monsod, and Rene Sarmiento who tirelessly defend the 1987 charter, including those who are respected as sharp legal minds from leading higher education institutions and law firms.

This is a strange captivity of the people: there are those outside the government who clarify, but there are those who blatantly obscure the mandate of the Constitution from the Senate.

While we have beacons of clarity, we grapple with impeachment trial presiding officer Chiz Escudero who has lost control of the driver seat as punk, fashionista leadership matters to him more. His colleagues thoughtlessly follow him, minus senator-judges Koko Pimentel and Risa Hontiveros (or two more?)

Condemned by history

The Senate and leaders who are diluting the impeachment proceedings and other major issues of the country are condemned by history. They are not only diluting the process of justice but also the spirit of freedom, which should be based more on the rights of the people and not on the personal or political interests of the powers that be. Instead of assessing, they assassinate people in a terrible situation. Pagtatakip, hindi pagsisiwalat.

Pagsisiwalat (more of disclosure) is more important, while pagtatakip (cover-ups) worsen the country’s political and economic situation. Take the case of Senator Bong Go, who said that we cannot eat the impeachment trial.

Where are the judicial and moral philosophies in that?

That only means Senator-Judge Go can eat even without the functioning of justice and other important intangibles to the pagkabansa (nationhood) of the Philippines and the pagkamamamayan (citizenship) of many Filipinos here and abroad.

Despite the efforts of those in power to hide or cover up the truth, transparency and disclosure of issues and courses of action become a strong weapon for citizens to fight against wrong systems and practices. Attempts to cover them up relative to the country’s political and economic situation are not new in our history. Therefore, whenever there is an opportunity to open issues, like the impeachment trial, it is key, because it is an opportunity to shed light on what most people cannot see.

If elected leaders like senators continue to trample on the mandates of the Constitution, there will certainly be doubts about the integrity of the institutions. The simple statements of elders like Puno and other Constitution framers and law deans, and professors seem to be ignored by senator-judges, so they become part of the cover-up on crucial issues. Our legal and justice system may lose credibility, and the youth and citizens will increasingly join in the calls for meaningful change.

Strengthening the system

We have to try and try. How to succeed in our sincerest march to freedom:

First off, Gen Z and Millennial voters have the potential to be powerful agents of change. Through social media, they are able to express their opinions more quickly and see issues that affect the entire country. If used correctly, they can shed light and strengthen calls for transparency, accountability, and justice. If young voters and experts in the fields of law and education work together, we can have a huge impact on our system.

Secondly, helping seniors by elevating the discourse: Not all seniors are apathetic, but many of them continue to struggle to adhere to new rules or steps in the development of democracy. Gen Z and Millennial voters, therefore, have a large and important role to play in working together, not only to push for changes, but to explain and guide the older generation to the right perspective and steps that need to be taken.

Thirdly, returning to the constitutional principles: Sharp legal minds like Puno, Azcuna, Monsod, and Sarmiento, as well as law deans and professors are championing the defense of the Constitution. If young voters and defenders of the Constitution work together, they can strengthen trust in our system and give strength to programs, projects, and policies that benefit the majority, especially freeing the people from poverty. Ultimately, the goal is for the law and citizens to come together to take concrete steps for that meaningful change.

Independence Day is more than a celebration. It is a reminder of our duty as citizens: to continue to watch and be vigilant, as was the case with the impeached VP Sara, to ask questions, and to promote justice and freedom, not only in the laws but also in our views and way of life.

Mga Pinoy sa Northern Ireland, target ng racist riots — Embahada

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Mga Pinoy sa Northern Ireland, target ng racist riots — Embahada

MAYNILA. Kinumpirma ng Philippine Embassy sa London na may mga Pilipinong nadamay at naging target ng mga marahas at umano’y racist riots sa Ballymena, Northern Ireland, matapos ang insidente ng diumano’y pang-aabuso ng dalawang kabataang Romanian.

“Unfortunately, in the ensuing unrest, Filipinos in the area have been targeted,” ayon sa pahayag ng embahada noong Hunyo 12.

“It is regrettable that innocent individuals have been caught in the crossfire. The Embassy is closely monitoring the situation and is in constant coordination with local authorities to ensure the safety and security of all Filipinos in the area,” dagdag pa ng embahada.

Ayon sa mga ulat, ilang kabahayan at sasakyan na pag-aari ng mga Pilipino ang sinunog sa gitna ng kaguluhan.

Inaasahang darating sa Northern Ireland si Ambassador Teodoro Locsin Jr. sa Hunyo 13 upang personal na makipag-ugnayan sa Filipino community at tiyaking ligtas ang mga kababayan sa lugar.

Nanawagan din ang embahada sa mga Pilipino sa Ballymena at mga kalapit na lugar na manatiling alerto, sumunod sa mga abiso ng lokal na awtoridad, at agad makipag-ugnayan sa embahada para sa anumang kagyat na tulong.

Air India crash kills 241, black box recovered as probe begins

Venus L Peñaflor
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Air India crash kills 241, black box recovered as probe begins

AHMEDABAD, India. The flight data recorder from the Air India Boeing 787 that crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday has been recovered, offering critical clues into one of India’s worst aviation disasters, which killed all 241 people onboard and at least five on the ground.

The London-bound aircraft struck a medical college hostel in a residential area of Ahmedabad, bursting into flames and causing significant destruction. Several students were killed and dozens more injured. The black box, found on a nearby rooftop, is expected to provide insight into the plane’s systems and cockpit conversations.

India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has launched a full-scale probe. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu called the black box recovery a key development, adding that investigators are working with “full force.”

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Boeing, and General Electric are also participating in the investigation.

Experts say the flight data and cockpit voice recorders will help determine if engine failure, flap misconfiguration, or miscalculated weight and weather data contributed to the crash. “Some basic factual questions will likely be answered quickly,” said Jeff Guzzetti, a former crash investigator for U.S. agencies.

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the crash site and met with the lone survivor, Viswashkumar Ramesh, who described how the plane failed to gain altitude after takeoff. He recounted escaping from the wreckage through a broken door after unfastening his seatbelt. “When I opened my eyes, I realized I was alive,” he told state media.

Authorities are conducting DNA tests to identify many victims, whose remains were charred beyond recognition. Outside Ahmedabad’s Civil Hospital, grieving families waited for word on their loved ones. Hospital officials confirmed the deaths of four medical students and said 30 others remained hospitalized, with at least four in critical condition.

Meanwhile, India’s civil aviation regulator ordered additional inspections of all Air India Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliners equipped with General Electric GEnx engines. Checks will include engine control systems, fuel parameters, hydraulic systems, and cabin air compressors.

A separate incident occurred on Friday when an Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi received a bomb threat mid-flight. The plane made an emergency landing back in Thailand. All 156 passengers were safely evacuated, and no explosives were found. One passenger chose not to reboard, while the flight later resumed.

This is the first fatal crash involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner since the model entered service 16 years ago. Air India, now owned by Tata Sons since 2022, has undergone significant restructuring, including the placement of large aircraft orders and a brand revamp.

Professor Graham Braithwaite of Cranfield University emphasized that the priority of the investigation is preventing future tragedies. “This multinational, multidisciplinary team will work together under strict controls to ensure independence,” he said.

Local resident Indrajeet Singh Solanki, among the first at the scene, said the devastation was overwhelming. “We could see only smoke and burning debris,” he said. “It will be hard to sleep for the next few days.”

Israel and Iran trade strikes as Israel seeks to eliminate Tehran’s nuclear program

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Israel and Iran trade strikes as Israel seeks to eliminate Tehran’s nuclear program

TEL AVIV/DUBAI/WASHINGTON. Israel and Iran launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against each other early Saturday, following Israel’s largest-ever offensive aimed at crippling Tehran’s nuclear program.

Before dawn, air raid sirens wailed across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, prompting residents to seek shelter as Israeli air defense systems attempted to intercept incoming Iranian missiles.

“In the last hour, dozens of missiles have been launched at the state of Israel from Iran, some of which were intercepted,” the Israeli military said. Rescue operations were underway in multiple locations hit by projectiles, though no official casualty figures were released immediately.

Explosions were also reported in Tehran, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency. Iranian state media said Tehran had launched a third wave of airstrikes Saturday, following two rounds the previous night. These were in retaliation for Israeli attacks that targeted high-level commanders, nuclear scientists, military sites, and the underground Natanz nuclear facility.

Iran’s IRNA news agency reported that hundreds of ballistic missiles had been launched at Israel. The Israeli military said Iran fired fewer than 100 missiles on Friday, with most intercepted or falling short. Several buildings in the Tel Aviv area were damaged, and Israel’s ambulance service reported 34 injuries, mostly minor. One person later died, according to police.

The United States confirmed that its military helped shoot down Iranian missiles headed for Israel on Friday. Two U.S. officials stated that American forces participated in the defense effort.

The strikes heightened fears of a wider regional conflict. However, Iran’s regional allies, including Hamas and Hezbollah, have been significantly weakened by Israeli military actions in recent months.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Israel of initiating war. Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s envoy to the United Nations, claimed 78 people were killed in Israel’s strikes, including senior military officials, and over 320 were wounded, mostly civilians. He blamed the United States for being complicit in the attacks and held Washington fully responsible for the consequences.

Israel’s U.N. representative, Danny Danon, defended the strikes, claiming intelligence showed Iran was days away from producing enough fissile material for multiple nuclear bombs. “This was an act of national preservation,” Danon said.

While Iran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, the U.N. atomic watchdog reported this week that Tehran was violating its obligations under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty. The head of the agency, Rafael Grossi, told the U.N. Security Council that Israel had destroyed Natanz’s above-ground pilot enrichment plant and that inspections were ongoing at other damaged facilities in Fordow and Isfahan.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump commented that Tehran still had time to stop the Israeli offensive by reentering talks on its nuclear program, which collapsed after Trump withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran has since rejected the latest U.S. proposals.

In this photo released by the Iranian Red Crescent Society, rescuers work at the scene of an explosion after an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 13, 2025. (Iranian Red Crescent Society via AP)

Duterte seeks ICC interim release to undisclosed country

Venus L Peñaflor
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Duterte seeks ICC interim release to undisclosed country

Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team has filed an urgent request before the International Criminal Court (ICC) seeking his interim release to an undisclosed country, which has reportedly agreed to host him during the trial proceedings.

The 16-page request, signed by Duterte’s counsel Nicholas Kaufman and made public on the ICC’s website with key details redacted, said the unnamed country had shown “principled willingness” to cooperate with the court and accept Duterte under specified conditions. Duterte is facing charges of crimes against humanity linked to deaths during his anti-drug campaign as both mayor of Davao City and president of the Philippines.

According to Kaufman, the ICC prosecution has confirmed it does not oppose Duterte’s interim release, provided that all conditions outlined in an annex to the filing are met.

“Mr. Duterte does not meet any of the conditions to warrant further pre-trial detention as provided in Article 58(1)(b),” the request read. “He does not pose an objective risk of flight, nor is his arrest necessary to ensure the integrity of the investigations or to preclude the continued commission of crimes.”

Duterte, who turned 80 this year, was arrested in Manila on March 11, transferred to ICC custody the next day, and has since been held at the ICC Detention Center. Kaufman noted that Duterte appeared “visibly fatigued” when he attended a tribunal session via video call on March 14.

The defense also requested a shortened deadline for responses to the interim release motion, though the reasons were redacted in the posted document.

Kaufman said discussions regarding interim release began immediately after Duterte’s initial appearance before the court and continued even as the chief prosecutor went on leave. A meeting on June 9 with representatives of the unnamed government led to their agreement to host Duterte, and the country has expressed readiness to submit formal observations if asked by the pre-trial chamber.

The legal team argued that humanitarian considerations, Duterte’s age, and his recognizability worldwide all support his interim release, noting that any escape attempt would be “unrealistic” and “easily traced.”

“[Redacted] represents a stable and suitable environment in keeping with Mr Duterte’s [redacted],” the document stated. “Its agreement to host Mr Duterte demonstrates its commitment to actively cooperate with the court, ensuring a balance between the right to a fair trial and accountability.”

Israel launches strikes on Iran amid soaring nuclear tensions

EDGARDO HERNAL
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Israel launches strikes on Iran amid soaring nuclear tensions

JERUSALEM/TEHRAN/WASHINGTON. Israel confirmed early Friday that it launched strikes on Iran, as reports of explosions echoed across Tehran, intensifying already high tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and the U.S.-led diplomatic efforts to halt it.

Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, announced a state of emergency, warning of an imminent missile and drone retaliation from Tehran.

“Following the preemptive strike by the State of Israel against Iran, a missile and UAV [drone] attack against the State of Israel and its civilian population is expected in the immediate timeframe,” Katz said in a statement.

Iranian state media reported that multiple explosions were heard in the capital and that air defense systems were on full alert. Iranian authorities have not confirmed the extent of the damage or casualties, if any.

Two U.S. officials, speaking anonymously, confirmed Israel had initiated the strikes without any American involvement. Meanwhile, CNN reported that U.S. President Donald Trump was convening an emergency cabinet meeting.

The developments come just days before a scheduled sixth round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Oman, which now appear increasingly uncertain. Both sides, along with Omani mediators, had acknowledged a deadlock in negotiations over Iran’s rapidly advancing uranium enrichment efforts.

Oil prices spiked over $3 per barrel following the news of the strike, reflecting global market jitters over a potential regional conflict.

President Trump said Thursday that an Israeli strike on Iran “could very well happen,” but reiterated his preference for a diplomatic solution.

U.S. intelligence previously indicated that Israel was preparing to attack Iranian nuclear facilities. Washington, while not involved in the current strike, has begun contingency planning, including potential evacuations of American civilians from the region, according to a senior U.S. official.

Israel has consistently warned against Iran’s nuclear ambitions, viewing them as a direct threat to its national security. Tehran maintains that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.

Unang bagyo sa 2025: Auring, humina at naging LPA

Carlo Juancho Funtanilla
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Unang bagyo sa 2025: Auring, humina at naging LPA

MAYNILA. Humina na at tuluyang naging Low Pressure Area (LPA) ang Bagyong Auring, ang kauna-unahang bagyo sa Pilipinas ngayong 2025, ayon sa ulat ng PAGASA.

Lumabas na rin ito sa Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), at maliit ang posibilidad na ito ay muling lumakas bilang bagyo sa susunod na 24 oras.

Sa kabila nito, asahan pa rin ang kalat-kalat na pag-ulan at pagkidlat-pagkulog sa maraming bahagi ng bansa. Maulan sa mga lalawigan ng Batanes, Ilocos Region, Babuyan Islands, Surigao del Sur, at Davao Oriental dahil sa epekto ng LPA, habagat, at easterlies. Nagbabala ang PAGASA sa posibleng pagbaha at pagguho ng lupa bunsod ng katamtaman hanggang malakas na pag-ulan.

Sa Metro Manila at iba pang lugar sa bansa, mararanasan ang bahagyang maulap hanggang maulap na kalangitan na may posibilidad ng pulu-pulong pag-ulan o thunderstorms, na maaaring magdulot ng localized na pagbaha.

Katamtaman hanggang malakas ang hangin sa Hilagang at Kanlurang Luzon, kaya’t magiging katamtaman hanggang maalon ang kondisyon ng dagat sa mga lugar na ito. Samantala, magiging banayad hanggang katamtaman ang alon at hangin sa nalalabing bahagi ng Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao.

Lone survivor walks away from Air India crash that killed 241

Venus L Peñaflor
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Lone survivor walks away from Air India crash that killed 241

AHMEDABAD, India. The sole survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241 people on Thursday was thrown from the aircraft before it exploded, then walked to a nearby ambulance, medics said.

The survivor, identified as Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, is now in stable condition at Ahmedabad’s Civil Hospital. Indian Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that he had met Ramesh following the accident.

“He was disoriented with multiple injuries all over his body, but he seems to be out of danger,” said Dr. Dhaval Gameti, who treated him.

According to another medic, Ramesh said the plane began descending shortly after takeoff and suddenly split in two, launching him outside the aircraft just before a loud explosion. Video aired by Indian news networks showed a bloodied Ramesh walking away from the crash site as bystanders rushed to help.

Ramesh, who was carrying his boarding pass when admitted to the hospital, described the chaos to the Hindustan Times.

“When I got up, there were bodies all around me. I was scared. I stood up and ran,” he recalled.

Ramesh had been traveling to London with his brother, whom he has not been able to locate. His cousin, Ajay Valgi, told the BBC that Ramesh called family in Leicester shortly after the crash.

“He only said that he’s fine, nothing else,” Valgi said. “We’re happy he’s OK, but we’re still upset about the other brother.”

Another brother, Nayan Kumar Ramesh, told Sky News that Ramesh made a video call to their father immediately after the crash.

“He said, ‘The plane’s crashed. I don’t know where my brother is. I don’t see any other passengers. I don’t know how I’m alive, how I exited the plane’,” Nayan recounted.

Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed into a medical college hostel in Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff. The incident is now under investigation by Indian aviation authorities.

The survivor, identified as Vishwashkumar Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, is now in stable condition at Ahmedabad’s Civil Hospital. Indian Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that he had met Ramesh following the accident.

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