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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 ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/hamad-international-in-doha-named-world-s-best-airport-changi-falls-to-second
Raila silent as Kenyans suffer amid medics strike, fake fertiliser scandal: Unlike in the past when Raila would have issued several statements and addressed ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001492922/raila-silent-as-kenyans-suffer-amid-medics-strike-fake-fertiliser-scandal
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 will return to full operational capacity within 24 hours, COO says: Operations may hit 60-70% operation capacity by Thursday-end: COO
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-airport-will-return-to-full-operational-capacity-within-24-hours-coo-says-1.102222710
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
cnn.com/2024/04/18/middleeast/isfahan-iran-explosion-intl-hnk/
Quick Glance: Israel's Strike in Iran: Escalation in the Region
- Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, a move that threatens to deepen conflicts in the region, as per a US official.
- The strike was not nuclear, and the US was informed in advance but did not endorse it, according to sources.
- Iran activated its air defense systems in response to the explosions near a military airbase, while tensions in the Middle East remain high.
- The situation escalated following Iran's direct attack on Israel, with ongoing tit-for-tat strikes signaling heightened tensions.
Dubai airport: Arrival flights diverted as city-state struck by year's rainfall in a day
news.sky.com/story/dubai-arrival-flights-diverted-at-worlds-busiest-airport-as-city-state-struck-by-years-rainfall-in-a-day-13116616
Raila's AU bid on course as panel set to declare vacancies: Raila, Djibouti Foreign Affairs Minister Mahmoud Youssuf and former Somalia Foreign Affairs ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493209/railas-au-bid-on-course-as-panel-set-to-declare-vacancies
Dubai International Airport says bad weather causing significant disruption: Dubai International Airport said on Wednesday it was experiencing significant ...
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Inside Raila’s grand plan to safeguard ODM as he sets sights on AU post: Mr Odinga is said to be keenly setting up protective barriers around the party’s ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/inside-raila-s-grand-plan-to-safeguard-odm-as-he-sets-sights-on-au-post-4590704
Wetangula meets Gachagua amid pressure to wind up Ford Kenya: Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga, Gachagua’s ally, defended the meeting, saying it should not be ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493271/wetangula-meets-gachagua-amid-pressure-to-wind-up-ford-kenya
Southampton Airport could be set for flights to Greece, Italy, Malta: Holidaymakers could soon be set to see more flights to Greece, Italy, Malta ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/24250372.southampton-airport-set-flights-greece-italy-malta/
What's next for bustling New Orleans airport? A 21st Century rail link, leaders say.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/new-orleans-new-airport-wins-fans-leaders-want-rail-link/article_89700498-4643-563b-9720-247ad829435a.html
Sharjah airport confirms continuity of flight operations - News | Khaleej Times: Passengers must go to the airport only if they have a confirmed reservation
khaleejtimes.com/uae/sharjah-airport-confirms-continuity-of-flight-operations
Murathe: Uhuru did not target Raila with traitor remarks: Mr Murathe indicated that he had a chat with Mr Kenyatta, who affirmed his support for leader Raila ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/murathe-uhuru-did-not-target-raila-with-traitor-remarks--4584186
Reinstate Sh206,000 pay for intern doctors to end strike, Raila tells government: Azimio leader asks government to suspend decision to review stipend for intern ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/raila-reinstate-sh206-000-pay-for-intern-doctors-to-end-strike-4587044
ODM is bigger than me, Raila Odinga says as he prepares troops for possible exit
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/odm-is-bigger-than-me-raila-odinga-says-as-he-prepares-troops-for-possible-exit--4595724
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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Kuala Lumpur International Airport shooting leaves one injured; Malaysian police launch manhunt for suspect
channelnewsasia.com/asia/kuala-lumpur-international-airport-terminal-1-shooting-incident-police-manhunt-suspect-4264166
Uhuru, Raila, Ambassador Whitman mourn Francis Ogolla: Retired Head of State also paid a glowing tribute to General Francis Ogolla.
nation.africa/kenya/news/uhuru-kenyatta-meg-whitman-mourn-francis-ogolla--4595624
Storm closes Dubai International Airport temporarily
reuters.com/world/middle-east/storm-closes-dubai-international-airport-temporarily-2024-04-16/
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 ...
npr.org/sections/pictureshow/2024/04/18/1245508621/dubai-floods-rain-uae-oman-photos
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.
ajc.com/news/business/atlanta-airport-is-again-named-worlds-busiest-in-2023/VCBQUEFIE5F37N6SS5BJUDFXDY/
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 ...
thelocal.de/20240411/summer-airport-strikes-in-germany-averted-as-lufthansa-cabin-crew-reach-pay-deal
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.
bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-middle-east-68833955
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.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514470/air-nz-to-fly-electric-planes-from-wellington-to-marlborough
Raila A. Odinga, the intellectual: Raila is one of the most educated Kenyans and in a field that is both complex and rare.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/opinion/raila-a-odinga-the-intellectual-4589304
New border centres to hold migrants near airports: The new centres are part of the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact and will fundamentally change the nature of ...
businesspost.ie/news/new-border-centres-to-hold-migrants-near-airports/
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Resume duty or face the sack, Barasa tells striking doctors: Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has ordered striking doctors in the county to report to work on ...
standardmedia.co.ke/western/article/2001493029/resume-duty-or-face-the-sack-barasa-tells-striking-doctors
Editorial: O’Hare’s boosters are finally realizing that the airlines are, in fact, the clients
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/editorial-ohares-boosters-are-finally-realizing-that-the-airlines-are-in-fact-the-clients/
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 ...
stern.de/panorama/weltgeschehen/dubai--extremregen-sorgt-fuer-heftige-ueberschwemmungen---chaos-am-flughafen-34635672.html
Birmingham Airport suspends operations due to 'security incident' on aircraft
news.sky.com/story/birmingham-airport-suspends-operations-due-to-security-incident-on-aircraft-13116062
Raila's quest for AU job gets boost from Angola and Guinea-Bissau: Raila who has bagged the support of a number of nations including Ghana and Senegal is ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001492728/railas-quest-for-au-job-gets-boost-from-angola-and-guinea-bissau
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 ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/dubai-flood-rain-oman-deaths.html
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 ...
n-tv.de/panorama/Indonesien-warnt-vor-drohender-Tsunami-Welle-article24882326.html
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.
Ghosts of VPs Jaramogi, Saitoti humiliation could come back to haunt DP Rigathi Gachagua
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/ghosts-of-vps-jaramogi-saitoti-humiliation-could-come-back-to-haunt-dp-rigathi-gachagua-4589530
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.
wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/holiday-airport-pickup-dropoff-traffic-d517babd
Ruto scores C, Gachagua D in Infotrak performance rating: Ruto's performance is an improvement from a rating of D last year.
nation.africa/kenya/videos/ruto-scores-c-gachagua-d-in-infotrak-performance-rating-4586948
New generation of Young Turks poised to shake Opposition as old guards stay put: The Sunday Standard has established ODM Young Turks are determined to replace ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001492407/new-generation-of-young-turks-poised-to-shake-opposition-as-old-guards-stay-put
Place of Luo Nyanza in post-Raila Kenya as his exit looms: Courtesy of his support for Raila in the last three successive polls, Kalonzo is believed to have a ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493170/place-of-luo-nyanza-in-post-raila-kenya-as-his-exit-looms
UAE flights suspended, diverted by heavy rains: All you need to know - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/uae-flights-suspended-diverted-by-heavy-rains-all-you-need-to-know
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down major US airport roads and bridges: Some travellers abandoned their cars and dragged luggage along the motorway to catch ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-16/pro-palestinian-demonstrators-shut-down-major-us-airport-roads-and-bridges
Martha Karua: I'm best suited to succeed Raila in Azimio: Ms Karua has dismissed Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka as lacking the authority to step into Mr Odinga’s ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/martha-karua-i-m-best-suited-to-succeed-raila-in-azimio-4586440
After arrests in Germany: possible attack on Zelenskyj - Poland arrests suspected Russian spy
spiegel.de/ausland/moeglicher-anschlag-auf-wolodymyr-selenskyj-polen-nimmt-mutmasslichen-russischen-spion-fest-a-901da5ef-9ea9-4947-91d5-d796ee9c2451
Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco' to its airport name: Oakland Airport's proposed name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport already ...
businessinsider.com/oakland-votes-to-add-san-francisco-to-its-airport-name-2024-4
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.
Dubai: DXB temporarily suspends operations; flights may be affected tomorrow - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/dubai-dxb-temporarily-suspends-operations-flights-may-be-affected-tomorrow
Raila’s ODM removes ‘rebel’ Kisumu assembly members from committees : MCAs who have been branded Kenya Kwanza sympathisers de-whipped and reduced to single ...
nation.africa/kenya/counties/kisumu/raila-s-odm-removes-rebel-kisumu-assembly-members-from-committees--4586022
Airport authority says Israeli airspace will close from 12:30 a.m. due to Iran attack
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/airport-authority-says-israeli-airspace-will-close-from-1230-a-m-due-to-iran-attack/
9 people, including 2 Air Canada employees, charged in $14.5M 'sensational' gold heist from Toronto airport
nypost.com/2024/04/17/world-news/9-people-including-2-air-canada-employees-face-charges-in-14-5m-gold-heist-from-airport/
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.
Early campaigns: Poisoned chalice or blessing in disguise for country?: Sakaja is among the incumbents battling criticism from leaders keen to send him packing ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493225/early-campaigns-poisoned-chalice-or-blessing-in-disguise-for-country
Ruto, Raila seek to avoid mistakes of 2017 in the push for AU top seat: This time, the Head of State is leading the campaigns while Raila is using his networks ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001492871/ruto-raila-seek-to-avoid-mistakes-of-2017-in-the-push-for-au-top-seat
Medical interns must learn to live within means and eat books: Doctors should be content to eat books all their life and be content to know even if they don’t ...
standardmedia.co.ke/peter-kimani/article/2001493031/medical-interns-must-learn-to-live-within-means-and-eat-books
Virginia Democrat slams proposal to name airport after Trump: ‘I’d suggest they find a federal prison’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4570261-virginia-democrat-slams-trump-airport-prison/
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.
Why Kenyatta family remains magnetic amid Mt Kenya rivalry: If you happen to hail from the region and interact with people who are in their 60s ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493168/why-kenyatta-family-remains-magnetic-amid-mt-kenya-rivalry
Tourist arrested for allegedly stealing luxury goods at Changi Airport before her flight
straitstimes.com/singapore/tourist-arrested-for-allegedly-stealing-luxury-goods-at-changi-airport-before-her-flight
DP Gachagua in President Ruto’s footstep in plot to take over UDA: President Ruto's UDA is set to begin the first phase of its elections next week.
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/dp-gachagua-in-president-ruto-s-footstep-in-plot-to-take-over-uda-4593648
Like father, like son: The case of Jaramogi and Raila succession: They both led the opposition and groomed outstanding leaders, but Raila’s approach to ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001492774/like-father-like-son-the-case-of-jaramogi-and-raila-succession
Kuala Lumpur airport shooting suspect tried to flee Malaysia by changing car plates, using fake IDs
channelnewsasia.com/asia/kuala-lumpur-airport-shooting-suspect-flee-malaysia-identity-fake-id-4269311
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 ...
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68848317
Shuttle diplomacy for Raila Odinga’s African Union chairmanship bid starts: The process will involve the presidency, the candidate and his team.
nation.africa/kenya/news/shuttle-diplomacy-for-raila-odinga-s-african-union-chairmanship-bid-starts-4574860
Jitters in UDA as Gachagua camp feels threatened by three deputies: There is a provision for three deputy party leaders, hence the apprehension among DP’s allies ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493158/jitters-in-uda-as-gachagua-camp-feels-threatened-by-three-deputies
‘I flew over 1,500 miles to meet man I'd been talking to online -- only to be ghosted’
nypost.com/2024/04/15/lifestyle/i-flew-over-1500-miles-to-meet-man-id-been-talking-to-online-heres-how-it-went/
Ruto in shuttle diplomacy over Raila's AUC bid: The President secured the support of Guinea-Bissau President for Raila’s bid during a trip to the Western ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001492809/ruto-in-shuttle-diplomacy-over-railas-auc-bid
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 ...
spiegel.de/panorama/dubai-zahlreiche-ankommende-fluege-wegen-unwetter-an-flughafen-umgeleitet-a-abf25f62-15e9-45a7-a246-057c001b70e8
4.8-magnitude earthquake rattles New York, New Jersey: Buildings shook, but there were no immediate reports of damages.
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/48-magnitude-earthquake-rattles-new-york-new-jersey
Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
- An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.
- While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.
- Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.
- President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
'Don’t settle for less!' Wanjigi tells Luos: Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has asked the Luo community not to settle for anything less than the ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/-don-t-settle-for-less-wanjigi-tells-luos-4581988
Istanbul airport provides anxious travelers with paw-sitive experience by hiring 5 therapy dogs
apnews.com/article/istanbul-airport-therapy-dogs-deployed-anxious-traveler-59d4d9dde58d9e3457c84712798ac0e3
Next AU Commission chairperson will be from Eastern Africa: The next AU chairperson is likely to come from Eastern Africa
standardmedia.co.ke/africa/article/2001492559/next-au-commission-chairperson-will-be-from-eastern-africa
MP Caroli Omondi says Raila's AUC bid will deal blow to political sycophants
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001492497/mp-caroli-omondi-says-railas-auc-bid-will-deal-blow-to-political-sycophants
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 ...
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3259412/singapores-changi-loses-worlds-best-airport-crown-qatar
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2027 jitters: Mt Kenya politicians grow impatient with Ruto government : Mt Kenya leaders say President Ruto must push his CSs to deliver on Kenya Kwanza ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/2027-jitters-mt-kenya-politicians-grow-impatient-with-ruto-government--4590834
Airplane passenger fined in Sydney for urinating in a cup: A passenger has been fined for urinating in a cup during a delay in deplaning after landing at Sydney ...
ctvnews.ca/world/airplane-passenger-fined-in-sydney-for-urinating-in-a-cup-1.6835400
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 ...
mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/pregnant-woman-doesnt-realise-husband-32618188
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
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/east-midlands-airport-gains-new-9199369
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 ...
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68770727
Dubai flights: Check-ins for Emirates, flydubai passengers reopen at Terminal 3 - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/dubai-flights-emirates-lifts-check-in-suspension-for-departures
Gachagua leads Kenyan delegation to Rwanda for genocide commemoration: Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has left for Kigali, Rwanda, to attend the 30th ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001492770/gachagua-leads-kenyan-delegation-to-rwanda-for-genocide-commemoration
Quick Glance: Survivor's Account of the Rwandan Genocide
- The 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide is approaching on April 6.
- Paul Rusesabagina shares his harrowing experiences after being released from prison.
- The 1994 genocide continues to shape the lives of many Rwandans.
- Rusesabagina emphasizes the importance of resilience and the power of words in the face of oppression.
Singapore's Changi Airport ranks 5th most luxurious airport in the world, behind Paris and London
asiaone.com/lifestyle/singapores-changi-airport-ranks-5th-most-luxurious-airport-world-behind-paris-and-london
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
Influence of Mama Ngina in politics of the mountain: Mama Ngina Kenyatta is no ordinary leader in Mount Kenya politics.
nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/influence-of-mama-ngina-in-politics-of-the-mountain-4573792
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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.
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68839657
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