Israeli soldiers have stormed, raided and burned down Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, forcing everyone inside to evacuate and detaining dozens of the medical staff, including the director, Dr Hussam Abu Safia. The sick and injured people there have no other medical facility to go to, because Israel has destroyed all the other hospitals in the north, and they cannot leave the north. Northern Gaza i

Israeli government keeping tight lid on Gaza news coverage

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ABU DHABI, 30th December, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE's media sector solidified its role and influence in 2024 in producing constructive content, empowering media professionals, and shaping the future of the industry through a series of decisions, initiatives, and regional and local events.The year kicked off with strategies and decisions that marked a fresh start to the country's media landscape, with the National Me

UAE media sector shapes future through key milestones in 2024

Seoul [South Korea], December 29 (ANI): After a passenger jet with 181 people on board burst into flames after veering off the runway and colliding with a wall at an airport in South Korea's Muan County on Sunday, authorities believe all but two onboard are feared to have been killed, Yonhap News Agency reported.
The incident occurred at 9:07 am (local time) when a Jeju Air flight veered off the runway during landing and 

All but 2 rescued feared dead in South Korea plane crash

Seoul [South Korea], December 29 (ANI): The death toll from Sunday's passenger jet crash in South Korea's Muan County has jumped to 62, after the aircraft carrying 181 people veered off the runway and erupted into flames, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing authorities.
The incident occurred at 9:07 am (local time) when a Jeju Air flight veered off the runway during landing and struck a fence at Musan International Airpor

South Korea: Death toll from plane crash rises to 62; officials suspect 'bird strike'

(241226) -- GAZA, Dec. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Palestinians mourn the journalists killed in an Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on Dec. 26, 2024. The Israeli army killed five Palestinian journalists on Thursday after attacking their vehicle in the al-Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, according to Palestinian sources. (P

MIDEAST-GAZA-DEIR AL-BALAH-JOURNALISTS-DEATH

ABU DHABI, 28th November, 2024 (WAM) --The National Media Office (NMO), in collaboration with the TRENDS Research and Advisory, launched a research study titled "The Role of Media Regulatory Institutions in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges." The study sheds light on the significant impacts that Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications have had on the media sector, as well as the ethical

National Media Office, TRENDS Research and Advisory launch study on media regulation in age of AI

ABU DHABI, 27th November, 2024 (WAM) -- Abdulla Bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office, and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, outlined a comprehensive vision for the evolution of the UAE's media sector. This came in his keynote address during the 'Future of Media' session at the Global Media Congress 2024 today.Emphasising the unique strengths of the UAE's leadership in decision-making and

Global Media Congress 2024: NMO Chairman outlines comprehensive vision for evolution of UAE's media sector


            SMPLNew Delhi [India], December 18: The Council for Media and Satellite Broadcasting (CMSB) is excited to announce the 7th CMSB National Awards 2024, a prestigious event set to honour outs

7th CMSB National Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence Across Industries

MSG Networks, the regional channel that airs local games for New York teams including the Knicks, went dark for Altice USA&#39;s Optimum cable TV customers.

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Gray owns and operates stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television viewers.

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Salem Media Group Sells 7 Contemporary Christian Music Radio Stations for $80M Digital Music News

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CHEYENNE, Wyoming: Late last week, Governor Mark Gordon signed off on a deal to sell a one-square-mile parcel of pristine land bordering Grand Teton National Park to the U.S. government for US$100 million, effectively ending the state's longstanding threats to unload it to a developer. Under the agreement, the federal government will pay $62.5 million for the land, based on its appraised value, with additional f

Wyoming governor approves sale of state land to US government

Pristine land in Wyoming sold to US government for $100 million

Wyoming sells 1 square mile of land to US government for $100 million

MOSCOW, Russia: Russia's state-owned energy giant Gazprom has announced it will stop supplying gas to Moldova starting January 1, citing unpaid debts-a claim strongly contested by the Moldovan government.  The decision raises concerns over potential power outages during the winter months as Moldova braces for energy shortages. Gazprom stated it reserved the right to take further measures, including termin

Russia's Gazprom to halt gas supplies to Moldova from January 1

Russia's Gazprom to end gas supply from January 1 to Moldova

Moldova to stop receiving gas supplies Russia's Gazprom from January 1

SINGAPORE: Shell has temporarily shut down an oil processing unit at its Pulau Bukom facility in Singapore to investigate a suspected leak, according to statements from Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) and National Environment Agency (NEA). The company reported that a few tonnes of refined oil products and cooling water discharged from the refining process are believed to have leaked. According to i

Shell shuts oil processing unit to investigate leak in Singapore

Oil processing unit of Shell in Singapore shut down to probe leak

Shell's oil processing unit in Singapore shut to probe leak

ALBANY, New York: Under a newly signed law by Governor Kathy Hochul, New York State will charge major fossil fuel companies for their contributions to climate change.  The legislation requires companies with significant greenhouse gas emissions to pay into a state fund dedicated to climate resiliency projects and repairs caused by extreme weather events. The law, known as the Climate Change Superfund Act,

New York to fine fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change

Fossil fuel firms to pay New York for contributions to climate change

New York to charge fossil fuel firms for climate change contributions

TOKYO, Japan: Japan is set to revise its energy policy, emphasizing nuclear power and renewable energy to meet rising electricity demand and its decarbonization targets.  A government-commissioned panel of experts reviewed the draft plan on Wednesday. The plan seeks to maximize nuclear energy while significantly boosting renewable energy sources by 2040. The Industry Ministry's proposal includes increasin

Japan to maximize nuclear power in clean-energy push

Nuclear energy will lead Japan's renewable energy push

Japan reviews plan to maximize nuclear energy as a power source

SEATTLE, Washington: An unticketed passenger disrupted a Delta Air Lines flight from Seattle to Honolulu on Christmas Eve, marking the second such incident during the holiday travel season.The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, was discovered on board Delta Flight 487 while the plane was taxiing for departure. Delta confirmed that the aircraft returned to the gate, following protocol to remove th

Another stowaway attempts to fly on Delta flight on Christmas eve

Stowaway disrupts Delta flight in Seattle, apprehended before take-off

Stowaway attempt foiled on Delta flight in Seattle this holiday season

MAUI, Hawai: A dead body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane after it landed on the Hawaiian island of Maui, the airline said this week.  The body was discovered in the compartment holding the plane's landing gear when United Flight 202 from Chicago O'Hare Airport landed at Kahului Airport. No additional details about the person were shared. United Airlines stated that the wheel well co

Dead body found in wheel well after United flight lands in Hawaii

Dead stowaway found in United flight wheel well that lands in Hawaii

United flight lands in Hawaii with dead body in wheel well

ROSEAU, Minnesota: After seven decades of operation, the Piney-Pinecreek Border Airport near Roseau, Minnesota, and Piney, Manitoba, in Canada, will close for good on December 27. It has a unique claim to fame-its runway straddles the U.S. and Canadian borders.  The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced earlier in December that the airport would close due to very low use and high maintenance co

Airport with runway straddling border of U.S. and Canada to close

Airport with runway straddling U.S. and Canada to shut after 70 years

After 70 years, airport with runway on border of U.S., Canada to close

SEOUL, South Korea - 179 people are now confirmed dead following a fiery plane crash just off the tarmac at the Muan International Airport in South Korea, approximately 288 kilometers southwest of the capital, Seoul.A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 airliner carrying 181 people, including 175 passe

South Korean airliner crashes, bursts into flames

Rescuers battle flames to free airline passengers after crash

Many casualties in South Korean plane crash

WASHINGTON, D.C.: American Airlines faced a major disruption December 24 as all flights nationwide were briefly grounded due to a technical problem, just as the holiday travel season intensified.  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at the airline's request following an outage in its flight operating system (FOS), which manages operations such as dispatch, flight planning, and passenge

Big travel day opens with brief grounding of American Airlines flights

Busy day starts with brief disruption of all American Airlines flights

All American Airlines flights grounded briefly at start of a busy day

New Delhi [India], January 2 (ANI): A thick layer of fog has enveloped the national capital as well as sweeping through several major cities across the nation as the cold winter weather continues to prevail with the start of the New Year 2025.
According to the India Meteorological Department, visibility at airports in Delhi on Thursday was recorded at zero meters. Similar conditions were reported in Gwalior, Agra, Amritsa

Thick fog engulfs Delhi, major cities as cold wave continues into 2025

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New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): To ensure preparedness for the fog season, Ministry of Civil Aviation conducted a series of consultations over the past two months with all stakeholders including airlines, security agencies and airport operators.
In line with the Minister for Civil Aviation's emphasis on promoting "Ease of Flying", these initiatives are intended to streamline the travel experience, reduce delays, and o

Aviation ministry conducts consultations with all stakeholder to ensure preparedness for fog

New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): Air India is fully committed to improving the quality and consistency of services, in all areas, so that it becomes the world-class airline, said CEO Campbell Wilson on Wednesday.
In his new year's greetings, Wilson mentioned that "Air India's global coverage will further increase in the years ahead, not least because of the recent addition of 100 aircraft to its orderbook, augmenting t

Air India fully committed to improving quality, consistency of services: CEO Wilson

Cairo [Egypt], January 1 (ANI/WAM): The passenger traffic at Egyptian airports rose 9 per cent in 2024 compared to 2023, the Middle East News Agency (MENA) reported, citing the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
The total number of passengers at Egyptian airports in 2024 reached 22.097 million, up from 20.276 million in 2023. Additionally, the number of flights also rose by 3 per cent, reaching 167,684 in 2024, compared to 162,7

9 per cent increase in passenger traffic at Egyptian airports in 2024

New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): In its first, Air India on Wednesday rolled out Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on board domestic and international flights operated by Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9 and select Airbus A321 neo aircraft.
This makes Air India the first to offer in-flight Wi-Fi internet connectivity on flights within India, enabling travellers - flying for leisure or business - to stay connected to the in

Air India introduces in-flight internet connectivity on domestic flights, becomes first Indian airline to offer WIFI service

(250101) -- HONG KONG, Jan. 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Passengers of the C919 Flight MU721 arrive in Hong Kong, south China, Jan. 1, 2025. China Eastern Airlines on Wednesday started using China's domestically-produced C919 jetliner for regular flights between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flight MU721 carrying 157 passengers took off from Shangh

FOCUS | China&#039;s homegrown C919 aircraft begins regular Shanghai-Hong Kong flights

Washington DC [US], January 1 (ANI): The US government may move forward with the controversial plea agreements involving three men accused of orchestrating the 9/11 attacks, following a ruling by a Defence Department appeals court, the Washington Post reported.
The court's unanimous decision, issued on Monday night, rebuked Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, who attempted to block the agreements in August despite their prior

United States: Pentagon appeals court upholds plea deals of 9/11 plotters

Islamabad [Pakistan], January 1 (ANI): The Pakistan government on Tuesday (local time) announced an increase in the price of high-speed diesel by PKR 2.96 per litre and an increase in the price of petrol by 56 Pakistan paisas per litre, ARY News reported.
The updated prices for petrol and high-speed diesel are now set at PKR 252.66 per litre and PKR 258.34 per litre, respectively.
According to ARY News, these adjustments 

Pakistan hikes petrol and diesel prices amid public outcry over inflation

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 31 (ANI): Actor Vijay Varma is all set to welcome the New Year 2025 as he is vacationing at an undisclosed location with his friends. He treated his fans with a glimpse.
On Tuesday, Vijay posted a couple of pictures and videos on Instagram and wrote, "Seas the dayAdios 2024."In the pictures, Vijay can be seen posing for stunning clicks on a yacht against the ocean.
He also shared a v

"Adios 2024": Vijay Varma shares glimpse of his vacation with friends, check out

DUBAI, 31st December, 2024 (WAM) -- Emirates is bringing forward the deployment of its Airbus A350 to Kuwait and Bahrain. Services will start 8 January, making them the second and third destinations to be served by the airline's newest aircraft, according to a press statement released by the air carrier today. Emirates will operate its Airbus A350 on the following services to Kuwait and Bahrain:-Kuwait: T

Emirates to operate Airbus A350 to Kuwait, Bahrain starting January 8

New Delhi [India], December 31 (ANI): In 2024, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), often referred to as the 'Green Court,' took significant strides in addressing the pressing environmental issues of India. With over 4,000 cases currently under adjudication, the tribunal has increasingly leveraged technology and scientific approaches to manage environmental concerns across the country. Suo moto cognisance of various environ

From Ganga preservation to air quality management: NGT's major decisions in 2024

DUBAI, 31st December, 2024 (WAM) -- Emirates airline will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2nd January 2025. The newly-introduced flight, to operate as EK654/655, increases the seat capacity on the route by 30 percent and supports Sri Lanka's plans to considerably increase tourist arrivals in 2025.The additional service will operate six times a week until 31

Emirates introduces additional flights to Colombo

Bern [Switzerland], December 31 (ANI): Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) on Monday confirmed the death of a crew member following the emergency landing of flight LX1885 last week.
In a post on Facebook, the Swiss International Air Lines wrote, "Today is a dark day for SWISS. It is with heavy hearts that we must share the loss of a dear colleague following the emergency landing of LX1885 on 23 December 2024. Our though

Swiss Airlines confirms crew member's death following emergency landing

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No. 7 seed Naomi Osaka of Japan kicked off her 2025 season by beating Israeli qualifier Lina Glushko 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 25 minutes in the first round of the ASB Classic on Monday in Auckland, New Zealand.

Osaka hit seven aces with four double faults and converted 3 of 7 break-point opportunities. Her next opponent will be Austria's Julia Grabher, who rallied to beat Spania

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