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A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai's airport
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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.
Extreme April weather: first 30 degrees, then driving snow: In Austria and Bosnia, but also in Croatia, almost summer-like temperatures were followed by heavy ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/18/april-wetter-extrem-erst-30-grad-dann-schneetreiben
“I’m Jewish, and I’ve Covered Wars. I Know War Crimes When I See Them”: Reporter Peter Maass on Gaza
democracynow.org/2024/4/16/israel_war_crimes
Dubai Airport runway submerged as heavy rains batter UAE: Social media platforms were flooded with images and videos showcasing the deluge and its aftermath ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642133
LIVE: Heavy rains, hail batter UAE; landslides cause two roads to collapse in northern emirates - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/emergencies/live-heavy-rains-hail-batter-uae-as-residents-wake-up-to-thunderstorm
World's Best Airports 2024: Singapore Changi Loses Crown to Qatar's Doha Hamad
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/world-s-best-airports-2024-singapore-changi-loses-crown-to-qatar-s-doha-hamad
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Dubai airport struggles to resume flights after heavy rains leave runways underwater
cnn.com/2024/04/18/travel/dubai-airport-struggles-to-resume-flights-after-heavy-rains-left-runways-underwater/
Quick Glance: Challenges faced by Dubai Airport after heavy rainfall
- Dubai International Airport is in disarray following heavy rainfall, resulting in flooded runways.
- Numerous stranded passengers are waiting in terminals due to flight cancellations and delays.
- Emirates and Flydubai are apologizing to affected passengers and working to restore flight operations.
- The United Arab Emirates are dealing with the consequences of extreme rainfall causing traffic disruptions and damages in various cities.
32 years ago in April: Sarajevo remembers the dead - also 1,601 children: This April, Sarajevo in Bosia-Herzegovina is commemorating the occupation of the city ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/06/im-april-vor-32-jahren-sarajevo-erinnert-an-11451-tote-darunter-1601-kinder
Serbs of Bosnia reject the UN draft resolution on Srebrenica massacre : The strongman of the Republika Srpska, Milorad Dodik, has increased separatist rhetoric ...
euronews.com/2024/04/13/how-un-resolution-commemorating-1995s-srebrenica-massacre-is-igniting-tensions
Their partially sighted cat went missing on a flight. Weeks later they still don’t know what happened to it
cnn.com/travel/article/aegean-airlines-loses-cat-rodri/
Indonesia's Mount Ruang erupts and shuts an airport as residents leave homes: Indonesian authorities closed an international airport and residents left homes ...
apnews.com/article/indonesia-mount-ruang-volcano-eruption-0c24f1712e350006b628492258675465
Bosnian Serbs ‘Honoured’ to Present Orban With Entity’s Top Award: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will receive the Order of Republika Srpska during his ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/04/03/bosnian-serbs-honoured-to-present-orban-with-entitys-top-award/
In Bosnia, A Legal Loophole Lets War Criminals Get Off With Just A Fine: Uniquely among its neighbors and over the long-running objections of the OSCE ...
rferl.org/a/balkan-war-crimes-justice-bosnia/32911075.html
‘I sat and cried the whole way on the flight’ – woman forced to remove breast prosthesis at Dublin Airport sec
independent.ie/irish-news/i-sat-and-cried-the-whole-way-on-the-flight-woman-forced-to-remove-breast-prosthesis-at-dublin-airport-security-terminal/a1450104983.html
Controversial "Order of Republika Srpska": Orbán accepts award from Bosnian Serb separatist leader
spiegel.de/ausland/viktor-orban-nimmt-umstrittenen-orden-der-republika-srpska-von-milorad-dodik-an-a-745d2823-15a3-462f-befe-806e56157a07
Kuala Lumpur airport shooting suspect arrested in Kelantan amid nationwide manhunt
channelnewsasia.com/asia/kuala-lumpur-airport-shooting-suspect-arrested-malaysia-police-bodyguards-injured-security-measures-4266146
Thousands of Bosnian Serbs attend rally denying Srebrenica genocide: Thousands of Bosnian Serbs rallied on Thursday denying that genocide was committed in ...
dailysabah.com/world/europe/thousands-of-bosnian-serbs-attend-rally-denying-srebrenica-genocide
Boeing Engine Cover on Southwest Plane Falls Off: The plane returned safely to Denver on Sunday after the crew reported that the cover came apart during takeoff ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/07/business/southwest-boeing-engine-takeoff.html
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.
Unstable weather: Dubai Metro extends operating hours for today - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/unstable-weather-dubai-metro-extends-operating-hours-for-today
Dubai International Airport says bad weather causing significant disruption: Flights have been delayed or diverted and impacted by displaced crew.
straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/dubai-international-airport-says-bad-weather-causing-significant-disruption
City proposes key change to O’Hare airport rebuild, after months of negotiations with airlines
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/05/city-proposes-change-ohare-airport-rebuild/
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Orbán for quick EU accession: Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán has announced that he will work for Bosnia and Herzegovina's rapid accession ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/05/bosnien-und-herzegowina-orban-spricht-sich-fur-schnellen-eu-beitritt-aus
Heavy rains cause rare flooding in Dubai: Heavy rains battered parts of the Middle East on Tuesday, appearing to flood the tarmac at the Dubai International ...
nbcnews.com/news/weather/heavy-rain-rare-flooding-dubai-middle-east-rcna148056
Gaza war protesters block traffic in cities across the U.S. in 'economic blockade'
i24news.tv/en/news/international/americas/artc-gaza-war-protesters-block-traffic-in-cities-across-the-u-s-in-economic-blockade
The seaside resort of Neum in Bosnia - The Adriatic Cinderella cleans itself up: Bosnia's once sleepy seaside resort of Neum is making a comeback ...
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.badeort-neum-in-bosnien-das-adria-aschenputtel-putzt-sich.24a819fc-115b-4eb4-8bd6-2a6e26995738.html
Avoiding and Surviving Bird Strikes: One of the most frequently asked questions is how much trouble a pilot might be in if they accidentally hit a bald eagle—or ...
flyingmag.com/avoiding-and-surviving-bird-strikes/
Orbán backs Bosnian EU accession ahead of visit to separatist leader: European and American leaders are increasingly worried about rising interethnic tensions ...
euronews.com/2024/04/05/orban-backs-bosnian-eu-accession-ahead-of-controversial-visit-to-separatist-leader
Heavy rains in UAE: 17 flights cancelled, 3 diverted due to inclement weather - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/heavy-rains-in-uae-17-flights-cancelled-3-diverted-due-to-inclement-weather
Cat rescued from Dubai floods after torrential rain brings chaos to UAE: Dubai police rescued a cat from floods after heavy thunderstorms and torrential rain ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/weather-dubai-flooding-cat-rescue-b2530443.html
Changi Airport Group CEO to step down in July: Mr Lee Seow Hiang, who has led CAG for 15 years, will be replaced by the current executive vice president of ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/changi-airport-group-ceo-lee-seow-yam-kun-wenghiang-4252516
L'aéroport de Łodź sera le premier en Pologne à disposer d'une ferme solaire: La centrale alimentera l'aéroport lui-même et vendra de l'électricité à des fins ...
notesfrompoland.com/2024/04/03/lodz-airport-to-become-first-in-poland-with-solar-farm/
Flydubai suspends all flights departing from Dubai due to bad weather: Flydubai said on Tuesday it temporally suspended all of its flights departing from Dubai ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/flydubai-suspends-all-flights-departing-dubai-due-bad-weather-2024-04-16/
Indonesia's Mount Ruang erupts and shuts an airport as residents leave homes: Indonesian authorities closed an international airport and residents left homes ...
apnews.com/article/indonesia-mount-ruang-volcano-eruption-0c24f1712e350006b628492258675465
Singapore Airlines flight returns to Sydney Airport due to technical issue: SINGAPORE: A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight returned to Sydney about an hour after ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-sia-flight-u-turns-back-sydney-airport-technical-issue-sq232-4249181
KL airport shooting: Targeted wife says she is still traumatised: The incident saw Ms Farah Md Isa’s personal bodyguard stepping in to save her life and taking a ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/kl-airport-shooting-targeted-wife-says-she-is-still-traumatised
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
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
Two planes at Heathrow Airport collide on the ground: The wingtip of an empty Virgin Atlantic jet collided with a stationary British Airways airliner while being ...
reuters.com/world/uk/two-planes-heathrow-airport-collide-ground-2024-04-06/
Quick Glance: Collision of Passenger Planes Triggers Emergency at Heathrow Airport
- Eyewitnesses reported an incident where a Virgin Atlantic plane at London's Heathrow Airport was pushed back by a tug and collided with the tail of a nearby British Airways aircraft.
- Photos were shared on X, formerly Twitter, following the collision.
- The images depict two passenger planes colliding on the runway at Heathrow Airport, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene.
- Virgin confirmed that an investigation into the incident has been launched, with the aircraft being taken out of service for maintenance checks.
Trigger is quarry blasting: landslide in Bosnia-Herzegovina injures two people: A quarry is blown up in Bosnia-Herzegovina - As a result, a landslide occurs ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Erdrutsch-in-Bosnien-Herzegowina-verletzt-zwei-Menschen-article24860446.html
Hungary to help with $156 mln energy projects in Bosnia´s Serb region: The Hungarian government agreed on Friday to help finance 140 million euros ($152 million) ...
reuters.com/business/energy/hungary-help-with-156-mln-energy-projects-bosnias-serb-region-2024-04-05/
War Veterans In Bosnia Are Angry About How The War Is Being Taught: Schoolchildren in Bosnia-Herzegovina have long been taught a sanitized version of the ...
rferl.org/a/bosnia-textbooks-war-serbia-veterans-biased-narratives/32889283.html
Emirates suspends flights transiting through Dubai after storm: Dubai's flagship airline Emirates is suspending check-in for all customers with onward ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/emirates-suspends-flights-transiting-through-dubai-after-storm-2024-04-19/
How LaGuardia became cool: New York City’s LaGuardia Airport went from punchline to flier favorite.
washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/04/17/laguardia-airport-terminal-renovations/
Old Airport Road Food Centre to close for 4 months for upgrading works: One of Singapore’s largest hawker centres, it was built in 1973.
straitstimes.com/singapore/old-airport-road-food-centre-to-close-for-4-months-for-upgrading-works
Nine People, Including Air Canada Worker, Arrested in $14.5 Million Gold Heist: The stolen gold was partly used to buy guns that were bound for Canada ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/canada-gold-heist-pearson-airport.html
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.
Oldest Qantas A380 returns to service after being in storage for over a year: Qantas’ oldest A380 has returned to Sydney and is back in service after being in ...
aerotime.aero/articles/oldest-qantas-a380-returns-to-service-after-being-in-storage-for-over-a-year
Plans for Third Terminal at Dublin Airport submitted: Des and Ulick McEvaddy have today submitted their Concept Plan for the proposed future development of a ...
rte.ie/news/business/2024/0402/1441155-dublin-airports-third-terminal-plan/
Taiwan 7.5 magnitude earthquake: One dead, dozens injured amid landslides and collapsed buildings
gulfnews.com/world/taiwan-75-magnitude-earthquake-one-dead-dozens-injured-amid-landslides-and-collapsed-buildings-1.1712109733932
Quick Glance: Taiwan: Successful Earthquake Preparedness
- Taiwan, situated in a seismically active area, faces frequent earthquakes, particularly along the scenic rural east coast.
- Following past earthquakes, Taiwan revised building codes and strengthened disaster management laws to be better prepared for future events.
- Response to earthquakes has improved, with enhanced coordination between government units and non-governmental organizations in disaster areas.
- Taiwan has also bolstered the resilience of its communication networks to effectively respond to potential attacks or natural disasters.
Bosnia Herzegovina - Dubious honor for Viktor Orban: The Hungarian Prime Minister accepts a medal from the ultranationalist Dodik in Bosnia-Herzegovina ...
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.bosnien-herzegowina-zweifelhafte-ehrung-fuer-viktor-orban.f57f7b60-774a-4bc9-95b6-a10860d06247.html
Giant hailstones, lightning strikes: Thunderstorms hit UAE amid unstable weather forecasts - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/weather/giant-hailstones-lightning-strikes-thunderstorms-hit-uae-amid-unstable-weather-forecasts
Quick Glance: Thunderstorms and Rain: UAE Affected by Unstable Weather
- A heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms shook the UAE, with lightning flashing across the sky and rain torrents hitting homes during the night from Monday to Tuesday.
- An Abu Dhabi resident was startled around 2 am by the sound of heavy rain and strong winds. She described hearing massive thunder and experiencing a power outage that scared her.
- In Shakhbout City, Abu Dhabi, a frightening moment was captured as a massive lightning bolt struck the ground, causing an explosion. The impressive footage of the incident was shared online.
- Tuesday will witness severe weather conditions with rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and hail affecting various parts of the Emirates. The nation will experience two waves of unstable weather on Tuesday (April 16).
Body of former head of state of Yugoslavia: dispute over Tito's gravesite: The ex-mayor of the Serbian capital Belgrade wants to bring Tito's body to Croatia ...
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Collision narrowly avoided at Reagan National Airport after two jets were cleared onto the same runway
cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/washington-ronald-reagan-airport-plane-crash/
Airport chaos, sleeping in metro stations, no running water: Dubai's flood mayhem continues
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/dubai-floods-airport-chaos-sleeping-in-metro-stations-no-running-water.html
UPS requires over 300 pilots after winning US Postal Service contract from FedEx: UPS is looking to hire more than 300 pilots after the company secured a ...
aerotime.aero/articles/ups-pilots-recruit-usps
Woman told to remove artificial breast by security staff at Dublin airport: Realtán Ní Leannáin was not offered a private screening by the member of staff
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/dublin-airport-security-breast-prosthesis-woman-b2526256.html
Australian women lose bid to sue Qatar Airways over 2020 strip searches: Judge dismisses case because women not searched on the aircraft, says they could seek ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/11/australian-women-lose-bid-to-sue-qatar-airways-over-2020-strip-searches
With more passengers, revenue should increase: Handing over the baton at Erfurt-Weimar Airport: The previous managing director Gerd Stöwer hands over to the new ...
thueringer-allgemeine.de/regionen/erfurt/article242061438/Mit-mehr-Passagieren-sollen-die-Einnahmen-steigen.html
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Hollywood-style Detroit sign installed ahead of NFL draft: The 8-foot-tall letters are designed to welcome visitors to Detroit as they drive from Detroit Metro ...
freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2024/04/09/detroit-sign-i-94-2024-nfl-draft/73260462007/
NATO warns of Russia’s attempts to destabilize Bosnia, Moldova and Georgia, the weakest links in Europe
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-03/nato-warns-of-russias-attempts-to-destabilize-bosnia-moldova-and-georgia-the-weakest-links-in-europe.html
US identifies ISIS-K suicide bomber who killed American troops and Afghans in chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-identifies-isis-suicide-bomber-killed-american-troops/story
El Al passengers on flight from Tel Aviv endure a nine-hour trip to nowhere : El Al passengers on a flight from Tel Aviv endured a nine-hour trip to nowhere ...
aerotime.aero/articles/el-al-dubai-trip-to-nowhere
‘I missed them so much’ – Irish troops arrive home from Syria after six-month deployment
independent.ie/irish-news/i-missed-them-so-much-irish-troops-arrive-home-from-syria-after-six-month-deployment/a1650051241.html
Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester airports not ready to lift liquids limit: Major airports will not have new scanners at all security lanes by the summer ...
bbc.com/news/business-68723697
Southampton Airport launches its first easyJet flight to Alicante: Southampton Airport has launched its first easyJet flight to Alicante - with Portugal and ...
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Group of House Republicans Launch Bizarre Bid to Rename Dulles After Trump : The bill has no chance of becoming law given that Democrats control the Senate.
thedailybeast.com/group-of-house-republicans-launch-bizarre-bid-to-rename-dulles-after-trump
Exclusive: State Department officials told House investigators they created Afghanistan withdrawal plans from scratch
cnn.com/2024/04/03/politics/afghanistan-withdrawal-state-department-testimony/
Malaysia PM Anwar disappointed at $570m corruption scandal at KL airport customs: At least 34 Customs officers were arrested in connection with smuggling ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-pm-anwar-disappointed-at-rm2b-corruption-scandal-at-kl-airport-customs
Turkish Airlines Launching Denver Flights In June 2024: Turkish Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Istanbul (IST) and Denver (DEN) as of June 2024 ...
onemileatatime.com/news/turkish-airlines-denver-flights/
JetBlue and Southwest planes nearly collide on Washington, D.C., airport runway: A JetBlue flight nearly collided with a Southwest Airlines plane at Washington ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jetblue-southwest-planes-nearly-collide-washington-dc-airport-runway-rcna148530
Israel strikes site inside Iran after weekend attacks: US official: Israel struck an unnamed site in Iran overnight Friday, according to a US official ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/19/israel-strikes-site-inside-iran-after-weekend-attacks-us-official
Quick Glance: US imposes new sanctions on Iran's drone program
- The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on sixteen people and two entities associated with Iran’s drone program to punish Tehran for the weekend's attack on Israel.
- The sanctions target executives of an engine manufacturer supplying Iran’s Shahad-131 drones, companies servicing the engines, and individuals providing the drones to Iranian proxy forces in the Middle East.
- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Indonesia evacuates thousands after volcano erupts: Indonesian rescuers raced to evacuate thousands of people Thursday after a volcano erupted five times ...
news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/4/18/indonesia-evacuating-thousands-after-volcano-erupts-2343
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.
The best airports 2024: German airport again in the top 10: Every year Skytrax chooses the best airports in the world. And this year again a German airport made ...
rnd.de/reise/die-besten-flughaefen-2024-deutscher-flughafen-erneut-in-top-10-WVDSAGHITJH3ZBUALMEBENXGOM.html
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran: US official : Israeli missiles have hit a site in Iran, US media reported late on Thursday, citing a US official
en.prothomalo.com/international/middle-east/vkmr13gem5
Wicklow airport consortium plan bundle of large projects for 1,000 acre Arklow site
businesspost.ie/news/wicklow-airport-consortium-plan-bundle-of-large-projects-for-1000-acre-arklow-site/
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FAA investigating flight told to cross a runway where another was starting takeoff
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/faa-investigating-after-flight-told-cross-runway-starting-109426149
Helsinki Airport voted best in Northern Europe for unparalleled passenger experience
helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/25143-helsinki-airport-voted-best-in-northern-europe-for-unparalleled-passenger-experience.html
San Francisco sues Oakland over plans to rename airport: The city of San Francisco has sued the city of Oakland, claiming that plans to rename the airport would ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4604035-san-francisco-sues-oakland-over-plans-to-rename-airport/
Dubai floods: Indian embassy urges Indians to reschedule travel plans to UAE, Air India cancels Dubai-bound flights | Mint
livemint.com/news/india/dubai-floods-indian-embassy-urges-indians-to-reschedule-travel-plans-to-uae-11713519748738.html
Birmingham Airport flights stopped amid 'suspicious item' call confirm police: All operations at the airport were brought to a halt
coventrytelegraph.net/news/local-news/birmingham-airport-flights-stopped-amid-29009513
Bosnia’s Electoral Law Crisis is Chance to Call Dodik’s Bluff: A strategic escalation of the conflict that Dodik has started over electoral reform would reaffirm ...
balkaninsight.com/2024/04/17/bosnias-electoral-law-crisis-is-chance-to-call-dodiks-bluff/
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