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Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second: Changi Airport was named the best airport in Asia and best in the world for its ...
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
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Dubai Airport will return to full operational capacity within 24 hours, COO says: Operations may hit 60-70% operation capacity by Thursday-end: COO
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Dubai airport runway submerged as heavy rain causes flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent ...
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Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
- More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.
- Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.
- Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.
- Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
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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Naira abuse: EFCC to arraign Cubana Chief Priest Wednesday : The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 ...
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Dubai airport: Arrival flights diverted as city-state struck by year's rainfall in a day
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Dubai International Airport says bad weather causing significant disruption: Dubai International Airport said on Wednesday it was experiencing significant ...
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Lagos schoolgirl wins N200,000 prize: A student, Faith Nkemakolam of Lireni Schools, Lagos, has emerged as the best student in the Efiko Initiative competition.
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Southampton Airport could be set for flights to Greece, Italy, Malta: Holidaymakers could soon be set to see more flights to Greece, Italy, Malta ...
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Sharjah airport confirms continuity of flight operations - News | Khaleej Times: Passengers must go to the airport only if they have a confirmed reservation
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Ohanaeze lauds N15trn Lagos-Calabar coastal road project, urges national support
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Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure: Indonesia shut a provincial airport and evacuated hundreds of people from the vicinity of the ...
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Chicken Republic opens new outlet at MMIA: Determined to expand its presence nationwide, Chicken Republic has opened a new branch at the arrival concourse of the ...
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Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years: Schools and businesses were closed across the United Arab Emirates after about a year's worth of rain fell in a ...
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Dubai airport delays continue as UAE struggles to recover from floods: The United Arab Emirates is struggling to recover from the heaviest recorded rainfall ever ...
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UPDATED: Court sentences Bobrisky to six months in prison: Controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky, has been sentenced to six months in jail by the Federal High ...
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FG begins price enforcement in Abuja, targets Lagos, others: The Federal Government on Thursday initiated sporadic enforcement raids at multiple supermarkets and ...
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What's next for bustling New Orleans airport? A 21st Century rail link, leaders say.
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Storm closes Dubai International Airport temporarily
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Airport runway submerged in Dubai flash floods: The UAE is known for hot and dry weather but heavy rains have become more regular in recent years.
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Extreme rainfall causes flooding in Dubai - chaotic scenes at the airport: Within just a few hours, Dubai has seen as much rain as the annual average ...
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Air NZ to fly electric planes from Wellington to Marlborough: The cargo-only foute will go several times a day, carrying mail and parcels for NZ Post.
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Hartsfield-Jackson keeps its crown, remains world’s busiest airport: Hartsfield-Jackson is again the world's busiest airport based on passenger counts in 2023.
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Science fiction series on Disney+: Flying cars over Lagos: "Iwájú" is a science fiction series about the Nigerian city of Lagos. It was important to the makers ...
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11,000 people evacuated: Indonesia warns of impending tsunami wave: A volcano on an Indonesian island smokes and spits fire. Ash and stones hurt people on the ...
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Quick Glance: Volcanic Activity in Indonesia: Mount Ruang Erupts
- On Tuesday, the eruption of Mount Ruang in Indonesia resulted in the expulsion of hot lava and ash thousands of meters into the night sky, leading to the evacuation of numerous individuals in North Sulawesi province.
- The eruption displaced over 800 individuals in nearby villages who are in immediate need of essentials like mats, blankets, and tents.
- Situated in the notorious Ring of Fire, Mount Ruang is a stratovolcano where seismic plates beneath the Pacific Ocean surface collide, causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- Prior to the Mount Ruang eruption, more than 300 volcanic earthquakes were recorded, with the reason behind the eruption timing remaining uncertain.
Birmingham Airport suspends operations due to 'security incident' on aircraft
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport shooting leaves one injured; Malaysian police launch manhunt for suspect
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Lagos Building Collapses After Fire Incident (Video): The fire was said to have started around 11 am from a two-storey building within the market and affected ...
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Heavy Rain and Floods Disrupt Dubai Airport and Kill 19 in Oman: A year’s worth of rain fell in one day in some areas across Oman and the United Arab Emirates ...
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After arrests in Germany: possible attack on Zelenskyj - Poland arrests suspected Russian spy
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UAE flights suspended, diverted by heavy rains: All you need to know - News | Khaleej Times
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1,244 Dubai flights cancelled over 2 days; DXB resumes arrivals for some airlines at Terminal 1 - News | Khaleej Times
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9 people, including 2 Air Canada employees, charged in $14.5M 'sensational' gold heist from Toronto airport
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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.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down major US airport roads and bridges: Some travellers abandoned their cars and dragged luggage along the motorway to catch ...
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Dubai: DXB temporarily suspends operations; flights may be affected tomorrow - News | Khaleej Times
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Man arrested in Poland over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky: Prosecutors say the man was tasked with getting information on an airport used by Ukraine's ...
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Editorial: O’Hare’s boosters are finally realizing that the airlines are, in fact, the clients
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Summer airport strikes in Germany averted as Lufthansa cabin crew reach pay deal: Cabin crew for German airline Lufthansa have won a 16.5 percent pay raise after ...
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Naira Abuse: EFCC charges Instagram celebrity Cubana Chief Priest, set for arraignment
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Picking up and dropping off the people you care about at the airport is a hassle—but it’s the ultimate act of service.
I’m Serious: Drive to the Airport for the People You Love: Picking up and dropping off the people you care about is a hassle—and worth it.
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Kuala Lumpur airport shooting suspect tried to flee Malaysia by changing car plates, using fake IDs
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Tourist arrested for allegedly stealing luxury goods at Changi Airport before her flight
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Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco' to its airport name: Oakland Airport's proposed name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport already ...
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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.
Airport authority says Israeli airspace will close from 12:30 a.m. due to Iran attack
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Pregnant woman doesn't realise husband has died in his seat on Ryanair flight: Giuseppe Stilo was at the front of the plane for the flight from Turin Airport in ...
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Emirates cancels all flights from Dubai as Scots left stranded amid wild flooding
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International hub: Dubai has to reroute numerous flights due to storms: It is raining in the United Arab Emirates - in torrents. The result: chaos at Dubai ...
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Singapore’s Changi loses world’s best airport crown to Qatar: The race for the “world’s best airport” crown has been a two-horse affair in recent years ...
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Biffo replaces sacked Offor at Sporting Lagos: Nigeria Premier Football League side, Sporting Lagos, have sacked head coach Paul Offor and his technical crew ...
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‘I flew over 1,500 miles to meet man I'd been talking to online -- only to be ghosted’
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Charterhouse: Outrage over N42m fees, school unveils vision: There was outrage on Wednesday over the N42m per annum fees charged by Charterhouse ...
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Lagos-Calabar coastal highway costs N4bn per kilometre – Umahi: The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the government is constructing the Lagos-Calabar ...
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'We're living on duty free' say tourists stranded in Dubai: A couple with a six-month-old say they've run out of baby food and nappies as flood chaos continues.
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ASIS woos young professionals: Determined to address the evolving challenges in the security landscape, ASIS International Chapter 206 ...
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'Don't come to DXB': Dubai airport issues advisory due to operational 'disruption' - News | Khaleej Times
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Boboye, Oboabona eye Sunshine first away win against Sporting: Sunshine Stars coach, Kennedy Boboye, is looking to pick up the first three points for the Akure ...
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9 arrests made in $14.8 million gold heist at Toronto airport, only fraction recovered
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Quick Glance: 9 Suspects Arrested in $14.8 Million Gold Heist at Toronto Airport, Only Partially Recovered
- Only six pure gold bracelets worth over $65,000 have been recovered from the $14.77 million gold heist that took place last year.
- The perpetrators are believed to have melted down and sold the stolen gold to acquire illegal firearms for a smuggling operation, as stated by Peel Regional Police Detective Sgt. Michael Mavity.
- Additionally, the police have seized $312,000 in cash, suspected to be profits made by the suspects after selling the gold.
- Lists accounting for $7.21 million and $10.23 million were also found at two separate locations, indicating the distribution of money from the gold sales by the suspects.
Coastal highway construction may not affect resort — Landmark boss: The Chief Executive Officer of Landmark Africa Group, Paul Onwuanibe, has stated that the ...
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Kabul airport bomber was an ISIS operative freed from prison by the Taliban: The Kabul airport bomber was an ISIS militant who had been held in an Afghanistan ...
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New direct flights to Paris from East Midlands Airport: It's good news for travellers as Paris is set to host the 2024 Olypmics and Paralympics
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Axxela donates building to FRSC: Axxela Limited has donated a fully furnished administrative building to the Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety ...
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From London to Lagos: woman travels alone through West Africa in a rickety car: Activist Pelumi Nubi lives in London and calls Lagos her second home ...
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TV star 'gutted' after airline rejects dog-chewed passport: Geordie Shore's Vicky Pattison was en route to see her dream wedding venue when airport staff ...
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SIA diverts Dubai-bound flight after record rains hit UAE: Two flights scheduled to operate between Singapore and Dubai on April 17, have also been cancelled.
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Atiku dares Tinubu to reveal cost of Lagos-Calabar highway project: The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general election ...
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Dublin Airport: Woman asked to remove breast prosthesis at security: Realtán Ní Leannáin was asked to remove her artificial breast after it set off a new ...
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Taiwan Main Station corridor floods due to heavy rains | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 13:19
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Pedestrian jailed nine months for crossing highway, assaulting official: The mobile court in Oshodi has jailed a man identified simply as Paul for nine months ...
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EFCC arraigns father-in-law, daughter-in-law in joint trial: The father-in-law and daughter-in-law pleaded “not guilty” to forgery charges.
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‘Absolute carnage’ – Dubai airport and roads flooded as heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE
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Heathrow Border Force strike: Officers to strike for four days as union protests against job cuts
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Truck kills pedestrian on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: A truck said to be fully loaded with goods has crushed a yet-to-be-identified man to death along Lenuwa ...
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‘70% of family businesses die after first generation’: The Dean of the Lagos Business School, Professor Chris Ogbechie, has stated that only 30 per cent of ...
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Why is there a charge to pick up passengers at DFW Airport?: DFW International Airport charges all drivers that enter the airport. Why?
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Lagos police rescue suspected thieves from mob: Police operatives from the Bode Thomas Division, Lagos, have rescued two individuals suspected of theft from a ...
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Lagos marks 10th anniversary of chibok kidnapping | Africanews: On Sunday, campaigners and those affected by the event gathered in Lagos to mark the 10th ...
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Over 1,500 firearms were intercepted at US airports from January to March – and the vast majority were loaded
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FlixBus service between South Wales and Bristol Airport: Holidaymakers in south Wales can make use of a bus service to Bristol Airport for less than £3 per ...
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Dubai airport flooded, flights cancelled and suspended in huge storm: Shocking videos showed planes splashing through water amid an intense storm that left Dubai ...
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