Drone Intercepted Near Arbil Airport in Second Attack This Month ARBIL, IRAQ — A drone loaded with explosives was intercepted and shot down near Arbil International Airport at approximately 2:20 AM local time (1120 GMT) on Monday, the Kurdistan Region’s counterterrorism services confirmed. No casualties or property damage were reported. This marks the second drone […]
According to sources, one of the incidents involved an international courier company’s cargo plane, which was struck by a loader truck on the tarmac at the Karachi airport. The collision caused damage to the aircraft, particularly breaking the left-wing lights and impacting three structural points. The aircraft has not yet undergone repairs, and a specialized […]
As per details, the announcement was made to mitigate risks posed by increased bird activity during the monsoon season. The decision, finalized in a recent meeting addressing the presence of birds around the airport’s runway, aims to enhance flight safety. All domestic and international airlines have been instructed to adjust flight schedules accordingly, considering check-in […]
The management of Jinnah International Airport in Karachi has told all departments to stay alert during the monsoon season. They warned that rain can increase the number of birds near the airport because rain helps insects grow, and birds come to eat them. To avoid danger, airport staff have been told to place bird control […]
On October 6, last year, two Chinese nationals were killed and several were injured in the attack that took place near Karachi airport, the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan said. According to the challan submitted in the court, the masterminds of the attack, Commander Bashir Baloch alias Bashir Zaib and Abdul Rehman alias Rehman Gul, have […]
According Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Israeli military strikes violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran and contravene the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law. Iran has the right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter. The press release further stated that Pakistan stands in resolute […]
The Madleen departed from Italy on June 1, aiming to bring awareness to food shortages in Gaza, which the United Nations has called the “hungriest place on Earth”. After 21 months of war, the UN has warned that the territory’s entire population is at risk of famine. “The passengers of the ‘Selfie Yacht’ arrived at […]
Since April 28, the number of travelers selecting Newark as their arrival airport declined by 19%, and about 15% fewer travelers chose the airport for departure, according to Booking Holdings’ unit Kayak. The data suggests that safety reports have affected traveler behavior. Travelers are braving longer commutes to avoid Newark, the second-largest of three New […]
Amid growing public anger in India about Turkey’s stance on Pakistan in the India-Pakistan conflict, the Indian government on Thursday revoked Celebi’s security clearance in the “interest of national security”. Celebi Airport Services India, in a May 16 filing seen by Reuters, asked the Delhi High Court to set aside that decision, arguing it would […]
The Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile strike on Sunday that hit near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, the latest in a string of attacks, saying they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate. Most attacks from Yemen have been intercepted by Israel’s missile defence systems, […]
