SEATTLE, July 21 — Alaska Airlines and its regional partner Horizon Air temporarily grounded all flights on Sunday evening due to a widespread IT outage, the airline confirmed. The system-wide ground stop began around 8 p.m. Pacific Time (0300 GMT Monday) and was lifted by 11 p.m. “As we reposition our aircraft and crews, there […]
Iran Agrees to New Nuclear Talks with Europe Amid Threat of Sanctions TEHRAN – Iranian diplomats will resume negotiations with representatives from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany — collectively known as the E3 — following fresh warnings from the trio that sanctions may be reimposed if Tehran does not return to the nuclear […]
China Begins Construction on Mega Dam Amid Economic Hopes and Regional Concerns BEIJING — China has officially commenced work on its most ambitious hydropower initiative since the iconic Three Gorges Dam — a massive cascade project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, expected to generate 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. The […]
Beijing and Brussels have been gearing up to mark the 50th anniversary of their establishment of diplomatic ties, but a suite of squabbles over state subsidies, market access, and wartime sanctions have dampened the festivities. A spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry confirmed on Monday that European Council President Antonio Costa and President of the European […]
Gaza Crisis Deepens: 67 Killed Near Aid Trucks Amid Starvation Emergency GAZA – At least 67 Palestinians were killed and dozens more injured on Sunday when Israeli forces opened fire near United Nations aid trucks in northern Gaza, according to the enclave’s health ministry. The killings occurred as the humanitarian situation in Gaza rapidly deteriorated, […]
Astronomer CEO Resigns After Viral Coldplay Concert Clip MASSACHUSETTS — Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned following the circulation of a viral video captured during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium, the company announced in a statement posted on LinkedIn. The statement noted that company leaders are “expected to set the standard in both conduct […]
The Kuwait customs rules apply to all travellers who enter or exit the country via Kuwait International Airport and focus on the declaration of cash, gold, and high-value personal items. According to the General Administration of Customs, travellers must state any amount equal to or surpassing KWD 3,000 (approximately USD 9,700), irrespective of whether it’s […]
More than 100 firefighters responded to the scene in East Hollywood, assisting three patients in critical condition, six in serious condition, and 19 listed as fair, the Fire Department said. An earlier report from officials had listed four to five people in “at least critical condition.” ABC News quoted a Fire Department official saying that […]
Buff Bagwell Undergoes Leg Amputation, Vows Wrestling Comeback ATLANTA – Former WCW wrestling star Buff Bagwell has undergone a life-changing surgery, having his right leg amputated above the knee after years of medical struggles. The 55-year-old wrestler had previously endured several unsuccessful procedures to save the limb following an accident. However, doctors recently informed him […]
Phillips, who suffered the injury during the Major League Cricket final in Dallas, would require “several weeks” to recover, New Zealand Cricket said in a statement. The 28-year-old will miss the tri-series, also involving South Africa, and the subsequent two-test series against hosts Zimbabwe. New Zealand is already without batter Finn Allen, who was ruled […]
