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CNN  —  Summer’s usually a boom time for airlines. This year could change that. Airlines began 2025 projecting strong growth. But since then, one issue after another has cut into passenger demand. Air traffic control problems are causing flight delays and cancellations, feeding into traveler worries over safety that began in January with the worst US air crash in decades. A global trade war and other economic concerns are driving down the value of the dollar, making overseas travel more expensive for Americans. Meanwhile, foreign travelers are staying away either in protest over actions by the Trump administration or due…

BAKU: Kuwait has reiterated its unwavering commitment to enhancing international cooperation in the fight against corruption, particularly in addressing transnational crimes, as part of its political approach rooted in transparency and accountability across institutional work. This affirmation came during a statement by Deputy Chairman of the Public Authority for Combating Corruption (Nazaha), Advisor Nawaf Al-Mehmel, to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on the sidelines of the sixth meeting of the Global Operational Network of Law Enforcement Authorities Against Corruption (GLOBE-EYE), currently taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan.Al-Mehmel underlined that Kuwait’s active participation in the forum aligns with Nazaha’s ongoing efforts to showcase…

RIYADH: Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Social Affairs Dr Khaled Al-Ajmi affirmed that the non-profit sector has become a key driver of comprehensive development, given its dynamic human and societal resources and its capacity to foster community-based initiatives that bolster social stability and improve quality of life. Speaking during a panel session at the Gulf Non-Profit Sector Forum, held as part of the third International ENA Exhibition in Riyadh, Dr Al-Ajmi underscored the importance of forging strategic partnerships between the non-profit, public, and private sectors.“We believe in an integrated development vision that promotes sustainability and empowers all components of…

Jerusalem CNN  —  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has “probably” killed Mohammed Sinwar, Hamas’ elusive de facto leader in Gaza. ⁠“We eliminated tens of thousands of terrorists,” said Netanyahu at a press conference on Wednesday evening. “We eliminated the leaders of the murderers Deif, Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar and probably Mohammad Sinwar.” Israel targeted Sinwar in a massive set of strikes on the European hospital in Khan Younis last week. The attack killed 28 Palestinians and wounded more than 50 others, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said after the strike. If Sinwar’s death is confirmed, it would be the latest…

Footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has pleaded guilty to a cannabis importation charge over an attempt to smuggle £600,000 of the drug through Stansted Airport from Thailand.The 34-year-old striker was sacked by Scottish Championship side Greenock Morton after his arrest last year.The former Livingston, Aberdeen and Arsenal academy product changed his plea to guilty at a hearing on May 7 and this can now be reported after reporting restrictions were lifted on Wednesday.Emmanuel-Thomas pleaded guilty at Chelmsford Crown Court in Essex to fraudulent evasion of the prohibition on the importation of cannabis between July 1 2024 and September 2 2024. Image: Emmanuel-Thomas…

‘Forever Bound’ was created following a request from Reds fans to renew the memorial and make it more accessible and prominent at Anfield. After a review of the current memorial and location, the club decided that a newly designed memorial to honour those who lost their lives would be fitting and ensured plans were shared with Juventus FC and the families who lost loved ones.LFC chief executive officer Billy Hogan and club ambassador Ian Rush will travel to Turin to attend the unveiling of Juventus FC’s new Heysel memorial, ‘Verso Altrove’, as part of the 40th anniversary commemorations. Out of…

England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland will not be handed automatic qualification for Euro 2028 despite hosting the tournament.However, the host nations may be able to take advantage of a safety net should they not book a place at the finals at the first time of asking. UEFA’s executive committee has announced all four nations will take part in the qualifying phase but there will be two spots for the best-ranked hosts who do not qualify for the tournament.So if at least two of England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland qualify, then all four nations will…

No aid has reached Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip as of Wednesday, despite Israeli claims that dozens of trucks have entered. Since 2 March, Israel has enforced a total blockade on Gaza, preventing any food, medical supplies, or goods from entering the besieged enclave. On Sunday, Israel stated it would allow a “basic amount of food” into Gaza for what it described as “diplomatic reasons” aimed at easing international pressure that could force an end to the ongoing war. The Israeli military claimed that over 90 aid lorries have entered the strip this week. However, sources inside Gaza told…

Harvard University sued the Trump administration on Friday, a day after the federal government said it would block the nation’s oldest university’s ability to enroll foreign students.In a complaint filed in a U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, Harvard argued that the administration’s effort to block foreign students from enrollment violates the university’s First Amendment rights and would dramatically alter its ability to operate.”With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body, international students who contribute significantly to the University and its mission,” the complaint states.On Thursday, the administration terminated Harvard’s Student…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s move to send National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles amid unrest over his immigration policies has given new weight to a lingering question: How far can a president go in using the military to quell domestic disturbances?For now, the military has a limited role in Los Angeles, at least on paper, focused on protecting federal buildings and activities. But that hasn’t stopped California’s Democratic leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, from vehemently objecting to Trump’s actions.Trump has not taken the more drastic step of invoking the Insurrection Act, the name given to a series…