Flights at Mexico City’s Benito Juarez International Airport were suspended for several hours on Sunday after torrential rains swept through the capital, causing severe flooding and drastically reducing visibility. Airport authorities announced the halt in operations just before 9:00 pm local time (0300 GMT), citing safety concerns. “Due to the heavy rainfall this afternoon and…
Asian markets opened the week mostly higher on Monday, with investors turning their attention to a crucial set of events that could shape global economic sentiment in the days ahead. At the forefront is anticipation over the latest US inflation data, due Tuesday, which is expected to influence the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. Analysts…
Jordan will host a high-level meeting on Tuesday bringing together U.S. and Syrian officials to discuss international support for rebuilding Syria after more than a decade of devastating conflict and the removal of former leader Bashar al-Assad by an Islamist-led rebellion in December. According to a statement from Jordan’s foreign ministry, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad…
At least 12 people were injured in Russian airstrikes on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, the country’s foreign affairs ministry confirmed on Sunday. The attacks, carried out with guided aerial bombs, struck residential areas, a bus station, and a medical clinic, causing widespread damage. According to Ukrainian officials, emergency workers rescued one person from beneath the rubble…
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday evening, according to the Turkish disaster management agency (AFAD). The tremor, which hit at 7:53 p.m. local time (1653 GMT), was felt across several cities, including Istanbul and the popular tourist destination of Izmir. Turkish media reported that several buildings collapsed…
Crystal Palace pulled off a stunning upset at Wembley, twice coming from behind to beat a revamped Liverpool side and claim the Community Shield for the first time in the club’s history. After a thrilling 2-2 draw in normal time, Palace held their nerve in a tense penalty shootout, winning 3-2. Liverpool’s new signings Hugo…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he expects a planned new offensive in Gaza to be carried out “fairly quickly,” even as the United Nations Security Council renewed calls to end the suffering in the Palestinian enclave. Speaking on Sunday, Netanyahu defended his security cabinet’s approval of a controversial plan to take control of…
A large fire has broken out on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky and drawing attention from across the city. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed on Sunday afternoon that crews are on the scene tackling the blaze, which has prompted safety warnings for residents and visitors. Located in…
Jewish community groups gathered in London to protest against the UK government’s proposal to recognise a Palestinian state this September, unless Israel fulfills specific conditions. The demonstrators voiced strong opposition to the move, warning it could undermine Israel’s security and reward what they see as a lack of progress in peace negotiations. READ ALSO: UK…
A UK Royal Air Force F-35B stealth fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at Japan’s Kagoshima Airport after experiencing a mechanical issue during flight, according to local media reports. The incident, which occurred around 11:30 a.m., prompted the temporary closure of a runway for 20 minutes, causing delays to several commercial flights….
