Transport
Uzbekistan to Host Inaugural Silk Road Finance & Technology Forum in August
Uzbekistan is set to host the inaugural Silk Road Finance and Technology Forum in Tashkent in August. The three-day event will focus on open banking, digital assets, and cross-border payments.
Sheetal Devi wins individual gold at World Archery Para Series in Ahmedabad
Sheetal Devi secured her first individual title on the World Archery Para Series circuit after defeating Kazakhstan's Aizada Seidan in a shoot-off in Ahmedabad.
Nats chief Martin Rolfe faces calls to resign following UK flight chaos
National Air Traffic Services chief Martin Rolfe is facing pressure to step down after a technical failure grounded more than 2,000 UK flights.
Nats Chief Faces Calls to Resign as UK Flight Schedules Recover From Technical Failure
Nats chief executive Martin Rolfe is facing intense pressure to resign as UK airlines demand accountability following a major air traffic control technical failure.
Heathrow and Gatwick face further flight delays and cancellations from storms
Passengers at Heathrow and Gatwick face widespread flight cancellations and severe delays caused by severe thunderstorms and technical failures.
Travel chaos at UK airports as over 600 flights canceled due to air traffic control issue
A technical failure in the national air traffic control system left hundreds of thousands stranded and forced carriers to ground hundreds of services.
Russia now bombarding Kyiv during the day as well as at night
Russia has expanded its aerial campaign against Kyiv from nighttime to round-the-clock daylight bombardments using fast jet-powered drones, disrupting daily life as US envoys hold high-level peace talks.
UK house prices fall for first time since 2023
UK house prices have fallen annually for the first time in nearly three years as higher borrowing costs and affordability pressures weigh on the market.
London Underground drivers launch 24-hour strike over four-day week plans
RMT union drivers on the London Underground have initiated a series of 24-hour strikes protesting Transport for London's proposed four-day working week.
Ukraine braces for toughest winter test amid Russian energy infrastructure attacks
Ukraine is bracing for a severe winter as relentless Russian attacks target its energy grid and power infrastructure, creating critical needs for defense and heating aid.
Algeria receives first Russian Su-34M fighter jets amid regional arms race
Algeria has received its first batch of Russian-built Su-34M strike fighter jets, marking a significant milestone in North Africa's accelerating arms race.
Kim Jong Un pledges major North Korean naval upgrade within eight months
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced plans for a major naval defense upgrade within eight months, alongside sweeping state enterprise reforms in Thailand.
UK and France strike new £662m small boats deal
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has signed a £662m three-year agreement with France to increase security and surveillance along northern French beaches.
Russia says Germany wants war again after Leipzig drone accusation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed Germany wants war again after Berlin accused Moscow of orchestrating a foiled drone plot at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Heathrow Airport Restores Full Runway Operations
Heathrow Airport has resumed normal flight operations following the rapid containment of a grass fire near its southern runway.
Black Ammo enterprise producing ammunition and explosives covered near Kiev
Russian forces have struck the Black Ammo manufacturing enterprise in Boryspil near Kiev, targeting key facilities supplying Ukraine's security forces.
Heathrow and Paddington train services resume after grass fire disruption
Train services linking London Paddington with Heathrow Airport and Reading resumed normal operations following a major trackside grass fire.
Kremlin Says Ukraine Talks With U.S. Envoys Were 'Useful.' No Sign of Breakthrough.
US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner concluded a three-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow without a breakthrough, despite a temporary three-day strike pause.
Putin meets US envoys at Kremlin for renewed Ukraine peace talks
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a three-hour meeting with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Saturday in a renewed push to end the war in Ukraine.
Michigan appeals federal ruling blocking Whitmer bid to shut down Line 5
Michigan state officials have appealed a federal decision blocking the state from enforcing its termination of the Line 5 easement beneath the Straits of Mackinac.