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Etihad Airways has issued a safety advisory to pilots operating Boeing 787 Dreamliners, asking them to exercise extra caution while handling the fuel control switches and nearby components. The airline emphasised the risk of unintended switch activation that could affect engine performance. Fleet-Wide Inspection Ordered Etihad has also ordered a technical inspection of all
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The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has implemented a policy that allows authorities to deport migrants to third countries with just six hours’ notice in certain cases. This marks a significant shift from the earlier 24-hour minimum notice period that gave migrants time to respond. The policy applies to migrants who cannot be […]
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on July 13 to discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict, evolving global dynamics, and their respective relationships with the United States. The meeting was held on the sidelines of a major multilateral gathering. Strengthening the Strategic Partnership Lavrov and Wang reaffirmed their
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French President Emmanuel Macron has announced an additional €65 billion in military spending over the next two years. The funding aims to strengthen France’s armed forces in response to rising global threats and increasing instability in Europe and beyond. Addressing the nation, Macron said, “Europe must take responsibility for its own defence,” stressing that a […]
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued a strong warning against the possibility of a trade war between Western allies. Her statement comes at a time of rising economic tension following recent tariff announcements from the United States. Speaking on the matter, Meloni said, “A trade war within the West would weaken us all in […]
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The European Union has decided to delay its planned retaliatory tariffs on American goods, giving both sides until August 1 to reach a negotiated settlement and avoid a broader trade conflict. The tariffs, which were due to take effect on July 15, targeted €21 billion worth of US exports including steel, aluminium, food products, motorcycles, […]
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US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States will send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine. This comes amid growing concern over intensified Russian missile and drone attacks targeting Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Trump said Ukraine “desperately needs” these air defence systems and added that the European Union will reimburse the cost incurred by
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A small aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff at London Southend Airport on July 13, prompting a large-scale emergency response and the temporary suspension of all airport operations. The aircraft involved was a Beechcraft Super King Air, registered PH-ZAZ, and operated by a private European aviation firm. It was scheduled to fly from Southend to Lelystad […]