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🇦🇪 #Dubai 's major international airport diverted scores of incoming flights on Tuesday as heavy rains lashed the #UnitedArabEmirates , causing widespread flooding around the ... Show more #MiddleEast #rain
Dubai airport continues to struggle amid travel chaos after the storm: World’s busiest international airport saw airlines cancel more than 1 ...
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IN PICTURES: Parts of Dubai, including its airport, were flooded after a storm dumped about a year's worth of rain across the United Arab Emirates ... Show more www.channelnewsasia.com/world/dubai-airport-diverts-flight-weather-flood-hits-city-4270091
Operations at Dubai airport remain disrupted after Tuesday's storm flooded the runway
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India's IndiGo places first-ever widebody order for 30 Airbus A350 jets: IndiGo, India's top airline by market share, placed an order with Airbus for 30 A350-900 ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/indias-indigo-places-order-30-airbus-widebody-aircraft-2024-04-25/
1,244 Dubai flights cancelled over 2 days; DXB resumes arrivals for some airlines at Terminal 1 - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/884-dubai-flights-cancelled-over-2-days-dxb-resumes-arriving-flights-out-of-terminal-1
Israel’s war on Gaza live: US rules out joining Israeli attack against Iran: Israel’s war cabinet reconvenes as the region remains on tenterhooks after Iran’s ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/15/israels-war-on-gaza-live-five-killed-in-nuseirat-as-israel-strikes-camps
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
UAE weather: Stay-home advisory issued as heavy rains lash all 7 Emirates - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/emergencies/uae-weather-stay-home-advisory-issued-as-heavy-rains-lash-all-7-emirates
Quick Glance: Hailstorm, Rain in UAE: 2 Waves of Unstable Weather to Move Across Country on Tuesday
- Residents of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah need to be prepared for unpredictable weather conditions in the next 48 hours, as heavy rainfall is anticipated in these regions.
- An expert at the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) highlighted the potential for significant rainfall as well as the chance of hailstorms in locations like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates.
- Two waves of unstable weather are predicted, with the first one expected to last until Tuesday morning, followed by a new wave gradually progressing towards Abu Dhabi from Tuesday afternoon.
- The same low-pressure system affecting Oman is also impacting the UAE, albeit with varying intensities due to different topographies. The UAE Meteorology center issued a thunderstorm warning for many areas of the country.
Israel 'spoofs' GPS to deter attacks, but it also throws off planes, ships and apps
npr.org/2024/04/22/1245847903/israel-gps-spoofing
'Crisis not over' as eruptions at Indonesia's Mount Ruang continue: JAKARTA: The threat from an Indonesian volcano that has erupted more than half a dozen times ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/mount-ruang-volcano-eruptions-indonesia-continue-threat-4279961
Desert city of Dubai floods as UAE hit by heaviest rainfall in 75 years: City records over 142mm of rain in a day, about as much as it expects in a year and a ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/17/dubai-floods-uae-rainfall-weather-forecast
‘The Veil’ Review: Steven Knight’s FX/Hulu Thriller Series Can’t Keep Up With Star Elisabeth Moss
hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/the-veil-review-elisabeth-moss-steven-knight-fx-hulu-1235879599/
NSIB begins investigation into Dana Air’s Lagos airport incident: “Our investigators are currently at the site of the incident. We will rely on their report to ...
premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/688554-nsib-begins-investigation-into-dana-airs-lagos-airport-incident.html
Heaviest rain in UAE 'most disruptive weather event' in 63-year history of Dubai airport - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/heaviest-rain-in-uae-most-disruptive-weather-event-in-63-year-history-of-dubai-airport
Transavia France aircraft makes emergency landing at Athens Airport: A Transavia France plane conducted an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon at Athens’ ...
ekathimerini.com/news/1237251/transavia-france-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-at-athens-airport/
Investigation launched after Boeing engine cover falls off during takeoff: Southwest flight returns to Denver airport after latest accident to afflict airline’s ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/07/boeing-plane-lands-safely-after-engine-cowling-strikes-wing-during-takeoff
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Warns of 787 Fuselage Failure
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.
- Sam Salehpour went public in a New York Times story, describing how he believes sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage are improperly fastened together.
- Salehpour’s allegations are the latest dip in a turbulent period for the airplane manufacturing giant, which has been dealing with other issues including past crashes and quality control problems.
American Airlines forecasts upbeat Q2 profit as business travel rebounds: American Airlines forecast current-quarter profit largely above analysts' expectations ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/american-airlines-forecasts-second-quarter-profit-largely-above-estimates-2024-04-25/
Nigeria: Flights Diverted As Fire Breaks Out At Lagos Airport: The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has diverted all flight operations from the E ...
allafrica.com/stories/202404250464.html
Explosions heard in Iran, air defence batteries fired, Israeli strikes reported: Iran’s Fars news agency said explosions were heard near the airport at the ...
smh.com.au/world/middle-east/explosions-heard-in-iran-us-media-reports-israeli-strikes-20240419-p5fl5m.html
Flights diverted as fire breaks out at Lagos airport: “Efforts are on to ventilate the smoke from the building. In the meantime, all flight operations in ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/689107-flights-diverted-as-fire-breaks-out-at-lagos-airport.html
Authorities maintain alert as Mt Ruang spews ash again: The threat from an Indonesian volcano that has erupted more than half a dozen times this week is not over ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/21/authorities-maintain-alert-as-mt-ruang-spews-ash-again
British Airways resumes daily flights between Abu Dhabi, London: Further strengthening trade and tourism links between the UAE and UK, the new route caters to ...
gulftoday.ae/business/2024/04/21/british-airways-resumes-daily-flights-between-abu-dhabi-london
Haiti police bolster security around palace ahead of transition: Haitian police deployed tear gas to move people back from a security perimeter around the ...
reuters.com/world/americas/haiti-police-bolster-security-around-palace-ahead-transition-2024-04-24/
Six men arrested in Toronto gold heist that ‘belongs in a Netflix series’: Dozens of firearms also seized after 6,600 gold bars worth C$21m and C$2 ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/17/toronto-gold-heist-arrests
Quick Glance: Six Arrested in $22M Airport Gold Heist, Inside Job Unveiled
- Six individuals were arrested for the multimillion-dollar gold heist at Toronto's Pearson International Airport.
- Police identified it as an 'inside job' and charged nine suspects in connection with the crime.
- Investigations revealed that former Air Canada employees were allegedly involved in the theft.
- The criminals intended to use the stolen gold and cash to finance illegal firearms trafficking into Canada.
Spat over airport name takes San Francisco-Oakland feud to new heights: California city sues neighbor after Oakland votes to rename airport to include ‘San ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/19/oakland-airport-name-change-san-francisco
Here’s where Denver International Airport ranks in passenger traffic worldwide: Denver International Airport has ranked as the sixth-busiest airport in the world ...
denverpost.com/2024/04/15/denver-international-airport-passenger-traffic-2/
South Africans were among thousands of global travellers stranded at Dubai’s international airport for days following torrential rains that flooded the United ... Show more #SundayTimesZA
Gaza war protesters block bridges, airport expressways in U.S. cities - UPI.com: Gaza war protesters shut down San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge on Monday ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/16/gaza-war-protesters-shut-down-bridges-airport-expressways/1441713239480/
Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.
- Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.
- The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.
- Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
Haiti’s transitional government must take office amid gang warfare: Only after it is installed can an international security force be deployed to the country
economist.com/the-americas/2024/04/11/haitis-transitional-government-must-take-office-amid-gang-warfare
Quick Glance: Haiti Establishes Transition Council to Select New PM, Leaders Amid Crisis
- The decree announcing the formation of the council was published in a Haitian government gazette on Friday.
- As per the official state journal, despite the expectation for Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign immediately after the council's formation, he will remain in office until a new prime minister is elected.
- A provision in the decree allows the current prime minister to make the necessary preparations before the new appointments.
- The council will consist of members from political parties or social sectors, with two non-voting seats reportedly filled by representatives from Haiti's civil society and religious sector.
Heavy rains lash Middle East, disrupting flights in Dubai after killing 18 in Oman
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/heavy-rains-lash-uae-flood-dubai-disrupt-dxb-flights/103733378
Dubai floods: airport shut as UAE suffers 18 months of rain in a day: Waist-deep water is fuelling questions about climate change and ‘cloud seeding’ in the ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/dubai-floods-2024-airport-closed-rain-fall-7qf88l3xl
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Indonesia extends closure of airport in Manado due to volcanic ash: Indonesia has extended the closure of the main international airport in North Sulawesi due to ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesia-extends-closure-airport-manado-due-volcanic-ash-2024-04-19/
Dubai rains keeps 2 Indian wrestlers, on way to Paris Olympics qualifiers, stranded at airport
wionews.com/sports/dubai-rains-keeps-2-indian-wrestlers-on-way-to-paris-olympics-qualifiers-stranded-at-airport-712792
Paul Griffiths: We are making intensive efforts to restore operations to normal at Dubai airports after the recent weather conditionswww.emirates247.com/business/travel/paul-griffiths-we-are-making-intensive-efforts-to-restore-operations-to-normal-at-dubai-airports-after-the-recent-weather-conditions-2024-04-20-1.731464
Dubai Airports to return to normal in less than 24 hours - News | Khaleej Times: The safety of passengers, restoring operations to normal, and mitigating the ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-airports-to-return-to-normal-in-less-than-24-hours
Watch: Evacuations are underway after Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano eruption.
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Roads blocked as thousands protest in US against Israel’s attack on Gaza: Flights delayed and traffic disrupted as protesters in major US cities intensify call ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/15/us-protests-roads-blocked-israel-gaza-ceasefire
Dubai carrier Emirates suspends check-in for onward connections, flydubai cancels Iran flights
arabnews.com/node/2495586/middle-east
Chaos inside world’s busiest airport: One of the world’s busiest airports has been thrown into chaos as the United Arab Emirates recovers from a freak storm that ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/chaos-inside-one-of-the-worlds-busiest-airport/news-story/63f1637bf601e78c026df20f3297973c
United Arab Emirates Struggles to Recover after Heaviest Recorded Rainfall Ever Hits Desert Nation
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#VantageOnFirstpost : Heavy thunderstorms have lashed the United Arab Emirates, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in the span of hours as it flooded out ... Show more
Thunderstorms have battered the United Arab Emirates and caused major flooding at Dubai international airport.
The wild weather event has disrupted hundreds ... Show more ab.co/abcnewsapp
One of the world’s busiest airports temporarily halted operations as the United Arab Emirates experienced its heaviest rainfall on record ... Show more
Hong Kong detains then deports press freedom group representative - UPI.com: A representative for Reporters Without Borders has been denied entry to Hong Kong ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/04/11/Reporters-Without-Borders-deported-Hong-Kong/3821712818288/
Quick Glance: Hong Kong Denies Entry to Press Freedom Advocate
- Reporters Without Borders reported that a representative of the organization was deported from Hong Kong upon arrival on Wednesday.
- Aleksandra Bielakowska, a representative of Reporters Without Borders based in Taiwan, was detained for six hours at Hong Kong International Airport and then deported without explanation.
- Bielakowska traveled to Hong Kong to meet with journalists and monitor the trial of media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who faces possible life imprisonment for national security offenses.
- Hong Kong has witnessed a significant decline in press freedom in recent years, ranking 140th out of 180 countries and territories in Reporters Without Borders' 2023 World Press Freedom Index.
Oakland officials vote to include 'San Francisco' in airport's name, despite opposition
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/oakland-officials-vote-include-san-francisco-airports-name-opposition-rcna147573
Quick Glance: Oakland Airport Considers Adding 'San Francisco' to Name
- Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name to attract more passengers, but faces opposition from neighbors across the Bay.
- The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will discuss the matter at their upcoming meeting on Thursday.
- Officially known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, the airport lost 39 of 54 new routes added from July 2008 to March 2024, raising concerns about geographical confusion among travelers.
- The potential name-change has alarmed San Francisco officials, who fear it would cause confusion among travelers and infringe on the city's trademark rights.
Haiti’s journalists appeal for help amid increasing threats, country’s unraveling
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article287731780.html
Dinthill Technical High School won the 11th Jamaica Best School Band competition on Sunday at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/16/dinthill-bands-it/
Anti-Israel protesters block highway outside Chicago's O'Hare International Airport
nypost.com/2024/04/15/us-news/anti-israel-protesters-block-highway-outside-chicagos-ohare-international-airport/
East Midlands Airport hits four million passengers in the last year: It is the first time the airport has hit the figure since Covid-19
nottinghampost.com/news/local-news/east-midlands-airport-hits-four-9223409
A representative for Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has been denied entry to Hong Kong, the French free expression NGO has said, after she was detained ... Show more hongkongfp.com/2024/04/10/breaking-reporters-without-borders-rep-denied-entry-to-hong-kong-ngo-says-after-6-hour-detention-searches-at-airport/
In Maduro’s Venezuela Rights Are Under Siege: In Venezuela, freedoms diminish as President Nicolás Maduro tightens control amid upcoming presidential elections ...
riotimesonline.com/in-maduros-venezuela-rights-are-under-siege/
Brits warned to prepare for major new airport rules in 29 European countries: The new Entry/Exit System will come into force this year and replace manual ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/travel-tourism/british-holidaymakers-warned-prepare-major-28993155
Hong Kong officials make largest-ever gold smuggling bust: Hong Kong customs said it has made the biggest gold smuggling bust in its history ...
rte.ie/news/world/2024/0408/1442290-gold-smuggling-hongkong/
Paris 2024: How will airports cope with challenge of Olympic and Paralympic Games?
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/10/paris-2024-how-will-airports-cope-with-the-challenge-of-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games_6667941_19.html
UK holidaymakers visiting Spain from May warned of 'several changes' at airport: Passengers have been told to expect 'several changes' to the ...
birminghammail.co.uk/travel/uk-holidaymakers-visiting-spain-warned-28961462
This hidden Eden in Mexico won't stay undiscovered forever: The remote landscapes of La Huasteca Potosina – part of the larger La Huasteca region spanning ...
ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/this-hidden-eden-in-mexico-won-t-stay-undiscovered-forever-1.6838082
Air Canada resumes flights to Israel after 6-month pause: The national carrier is the latest to return to Ben Gurion International Airport,
i24news.tv/en/news/international/americas/artc-air-canada-resumes-flights-to-israel-after-6-month-pause
Out of Office: Paddy Cosgrave returns and Varadkar resigns: The Business Post gets you up to date with the big stories of the day
businesspost.ie/news/out-of-office-paddy-cosgrave-returns-and-varadkar-resigns/
#VantageOnFirstpost : Hong Kong has made its largest-ever gold smuggling bust, seizing 146 kilograms of gold at the city’s international airport. The haul ... Show more
New international airport to be built in Tbilisi: As the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze stated, a new international airport will be built in ...
georgiatoday.ge/new-international-airport-to-be-built-in-tbilisi/
Oscar Alejandro Pérez: YouTuber held 'over terrorism allegations': Oscar Alejandro Pérez, who is known for his travel videos, was detained at Caracas airport on ...
bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68706991
EasyJet relaunch flights to Alicante from Newcastle International Airport: Flights from Newcastle to Alicante start at just £28.99 per person.
chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/travel-tourism/easyjet-relaunch-flights-alicante-newcastle-28926856
FAA probes near miss between Southwest jet, LaGuardia's air traffic control tower: 'Go around!'
nypost.com/2024/04/05/us-news/faa-probes-planes-close-call-at-laguardia-airport/
Republicans propose renaming Dulles airport after Trump as ‘symbol of freedom’: Bill stands no chance of becoming law, given Democratic control of the Senate and ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/02/republicans-dulles-airport-trump
Quick Glance: Proposal to Rename D.C.'s Dulles Airport after Trump Faces Opposition
- A group of Republican lawmakers, led by a member of the GOP leadership, is preparing to introduce legislation to rename Washington Dulles International Airport in D.C. after former President Trump.
- The expected resistance from House Democrats could pose a challenge given the Republicans' narrow majority.
- The initiative spearheaded by Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.) has garnered support from several of his colleagues.
- If Donald Trump were to return to the White House, his close allies aim to significantly alter governmental interpretations of Civil Rights-era laws to emphasize 'anti-white racism' over discrimination against people of color.
Diplomats push for progress on Haiti transition as death toll mounts: (Reuters) - Diplomats at a regional Americas body on Wednesday urged Haitian ...
thestar.com.my/news/world/2024/04/04/diplomats-push-for-progress-on-haiti-transition-as-death-toll-mounts
Dubai Airports and Dubai Autism Centre plant sunflowers to mark World Autism Day: This initiative also underscores their support for Dubai’s journey towards ...
gulftoday.ae/news/2024/04/03/dxb-dac-plant-sunflowers-to-mark-world-autism-day
Garuda says merger with InJourney may happen this year - Companies - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/04/01/garuda-says-merger-with-injourney-may-happen-this-year.html
On the Street: Peninsula Co-op adds liquor store; farewell to Tugwell Meadery: Peninsula Co-op has acquired the Brentwood Bay location of Metro Liquor ...
timescolonist.com/business/on-the-street-peninsula-co-op-adds-liquor-store-farewell-to-tugwell-meadery-8553112
'The international airport is closed, so there is no way in and out for us the civilians. People are stressed out because we are basically locked in ... Show more news.sky.com/story/haiti-gang-boss-hints-at-possible-ceasefire-but-warns-foreign-forces-they-will-be-treated-as-invaders-13103680
All 9 food and drink offerings inside Leeds Bradford Airport and their opening times
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/best-in/all-9-food-and-drink-offerings-inside-leeds-bradford-airport-and-their-opening-times-4576362
Paid articlePaid Kidnapped YouTuber who paid RM230,000 ransom is still unable to leave Haiti: An American YouTube star who was kidnapped by a gang in Haiti for 17 days said he ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/04/03/kidnapped-youtuber-who-paid-rm230000-ransom-is-still-unable-to-leave-haiti
Gol Reconnects Brazil and Colombia with Direct São Paulo-Bogotá Flights: Gol Airlines has restarted flights from São Paulo to Bogotá, flying out of Guarulhos ...
riotimesonline.com/gol-reconnects-brazil-and-colombia-with-direct-sao-paulo-bogota-flights/
FCCPC speaks on discriminatory incident at KFC outlet in Lagos Airport: The Commission urged consumers who have faced similar discriminatory practices to come ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/681802-fccpc-speaks-on-discriminatory-incident-at-kfc-outlet-in-lagos-airport.html
Quick Glance: KFC Discrimination Allegations in Various Countries
- Public outrage towards KFC branch in Nigeria following discrimination incident
- Report uncovers four cases of discrimination against wheelchair users by KFC between 2016 and 2021
- From blocked ramps in Canada to mockery of a deaf woman in the USA
- KFC outlets in different countries under scrutiny for discrimination against people with disabilities
Robot disguised as coyote or fox will scare wildlife away from runways at Alaska airport
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Immigration will start implementing the issuance of e-passes on Monday, April 1, for Filipinos arriving in the country and going through electronic gates at ... Show more news.abs-cbn.com
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