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US flight cancellations top 1,400 as shutdown forces nationwide air traffic cuts
WASHINGTON — More than 1,400 flights to, from, or within the United States were canceled Saturday after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to reduce traffic amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. Nearly 6,000 additional flights were delayed, down from more than 7,000 on Friday, according to FlightAware. Earlier in the week, the FAA announced plans to cut air travel capacity by up to 10% at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports as unpaid air traffic controllers report fatigue and staffing shortages. The cuts are being phased in, beginning with a 4% reduction Friday, rising to 6% by Nov. 11, 8% by Nov. 13, and reaching the full 10% by Nov. 14. Saturday marked the 39th day of the longest government shutdown in US history, with Republicans and Democrats still...
November 09, 2025

US flight cancellations top 1,400 as shutdown forces nationwide air traffic cuts

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrives in Washington days after US lifts terror designation
WASHINGTON — Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrived in the US capital on Saturday for an official visit, just two days after Washington formally removed him from its list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists. Al-Sharaa is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. Joint efforts to combat remnants of the Islamic State group in Syria are expected to top the agenda. Hours before Al-Sharaa’s arrival, Syrian security services announced the arrest of 71 suspected ISIS members, along with the seizure of weapons and explosives. Since taking power, Al-Sharaa has sought to reestablish Syria on the world stage after decades of isolation under Assad and 13 years of civil war. He addressed the UN General Assembly in September, declaring that Syria was “reclaiming...
November 09, 2025

Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa arrives in Washington days after US lifts terror designation

Storm declared super typhoon as Fung-wong slams into the Philippines
MANILA — A rapidly strengthening storm barreling toward the Philippines’ largest island was upgraded to super typhoon status on Sunday, with authorities warning of “life-threatening conditions” across several regions. Typhoon Fung-wong — locally known as Uwan — is packing sustained winds of 185 km/h (155 mph) and torrential rain, according to the state weather bureau Pagasa. The Bicol region in the east was the first to feel the impact early Sunday, and Luzon, the nation’s main population center, is expected to be hit by Sunday night. The storm arrives just days after Typhoon Kalmaegi devastated parts of the country, leaving at least 204 people dead and more than 100 missing. Schools have canceled Monday classes or shifted them online, while Philippine Airlines preemptively...
November 09, 2025

Storm declared super typhoon as Fung-wong slams into the Philippines

Over 150 Sudanese women raped or assaulted while fleeing El-Fasher, says local group
EL-FASHER, Sudan — More than 150 Sudanese women were subjected to rape and sexual harassment while fleeing the city of El-Fasher in North Darfur, a local civil group said Friday, as violence and displacement intensify in the war-torn region. Adam Regal, spokesman for the General Coordination for Displaced Persons and Refugees in Darfur, told the Sudan Tribune that fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) pursued fleeing civilians along escape routes, detaining some in the Qarni area, where thousands remain trapped, including children separated from their families. Regal said more than 1,300 people have been injured by gunfire, while 1,210 children are suffering from malnutrition and 700 elderly individuals are in critical condition. He added that over 15,000 survivors...
November 08, 2025

Over 150 Sudanese women raped or assaulted while fleeing El-Fasher, says local group

Zelenskyy says Russia rushing to capture Pokrovsk to claim control of Donbas
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is trying to seize the eastern city of Pokrovsk “as soon as possible” to bolster its claim that it can take full control of the Donbas region. Speaking after a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff, Zelenskyy said Russian forces had launched 220 assaults on Pokrovsk in just three days. “The number one goal for the Russians is to occupy Pokrovsk as soon as possible,” he told Ukrainian media, noting that about 314 Russian troops were currently inside the city while larger forces operated on its outskirts. He added that Moscow’s offensive may be aimed at influencing Western sanctions. “Russia fears strong decisions from the United States and wants to use Pokrovsk to show success on the battlefield,”...
November 08, 2025

Zelenskyy says Russia rushing to capture Pokrovsk to claim control of Donbas

Trump says future meeting with Putin still possible after Budapest summit cancellation
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Friday there is still a possibility he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin after their planned summit in Budapest, Hungary, was abruptly canceled last month. “There is always a chance,” Trump told reporters while hosting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House. Later, speaking in the Cabinet Room, Trump said the meeting did not take place because “the Russians don’t want to stop yet.” “I think they will. I think it’s taken a big toll on Russia — big toll on both countries, obviously — but it’s taken a big toll,” he said. When asked if Budapest would remain the preferred location for a future meeting with Putin, Trump replied affirmatively. “I’d like to keep it in Hungary, in Budapest. That...
November 08, 2025

Trump says future meeting with Putin still possible after Budapest summit cancellation

US flights face 20% cuts if shutdown continues, warns Transportation Secretary
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Friday that US flights could be reduced by as much as 20% if the ongoing government shutdown continues, with an initial 10% cut set to take effect next week. “We are going to implement a 10% reduction in flights over the course of the next week. And again, that is from the data that we see from our safety team at the FAA,” Duffy told Fox News. He cited staffing shortages as a major cause of flight delays, noting that many air traffic controllers are calling in sick due to not being paid. “They’re being forced to take secondary jobs again, whether it’s waiting tables or driving Uber instead of coming to towers and doing their day jobs,” he said. Duffy cautioned that if the shutdown persists, flight reductions could rise...
November 08, 2025

US flights face 20% cuts if shutdown continues, warns Transportation Secretary

Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll rises to 204 in the Philippines; 109 still missing
MANILA — The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines climbed to 204 on Saturday, with 109 people still missing, according to state-run media. The Philippines News Agency reported that 156 others were injured due to the devastation caused by Kalmaegi, locally known as Tino, citing data from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). Cebu province suffered the heaviest losses, with 141 fatalities reported. Other casualties included one each in Antique, Iloilo, Guimaras, Bohol, and Leyte; two in Southern Leyte; three in Capiz; six in Agusan del Sur; 27 in Negros Occidental; and 20 in Negros Oriental. Authorities said around 2.9 million people have been affected nationwide, while 282,490 residents have been displaced and moved to evacuation centers. The...
November 08, 2025

Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll rises to 204 in the Philippines; 109 still missing

Trump says US officials won’t attend G20 Summit in South Africa
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that no American officials will attend the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa, accusing the host nation of committing “human rights abuses” against the Afrikaner population. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump condemned what he described as the “killing and slaughter” of Afrikaners — descendants of Dutch, French, and German settlers — and the “illegal confiscation” of their land and farms. “It is a total disgrace that the G20 will be held in South Africa,” Trump wrote, adding, “No U.S. Government Official will attend as long as these Human Rights abuses continue.” He also said he looks forward to hosting the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami, signaling his intention to bring the high-profile gathering to...
November 08, 2025

Trump says US officials won’t attend G20 Summit in South Africa

Iran’s president warns Tehran could face evacuation amid worsening water crisis
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that the capital, Tehran, may face severe water shortages and could even require evacuation if rainfall does not improve soon. Speaking during a visit to Sanandaj in western Iran, Pezeshkian said the country is grappling with overlapping economic, environmental, and social challenges, including inflation, sanctions, and worsening drought conditions. “High prices and inflation are the fault of both the parliament and the government. There are efforts underway, but limited financial resources mean projects remain unfinished,” he said, according to the newspaper Daily Itimad. Turning to the deepening drought, Pezeshkian warned that dwindling rainfall and water reserves have placed Tehran in a critical situation. “If it doesn’t...
November 08, 2025

Iran’s president warns Tehran could face evacuation amid worsening water crisis

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