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All flights grounded across US after massive computer outage
Passengers have been left waiting on the tarmac after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suffered a nationwide system error, which has left flights grounded indefinitely, Mirror reported. The system, critical for relaying essential information to flights, has been out since Monday evening, and it's now starting to affect services in and out of the US, as per the reports.
Pakistan's PM terms financial pledges in Geneva as testament to his govt's credibility
The positive response from international donors and countries on Pakistan's appeal for flood relief aid has certainly been one of the most significant achievements for the country. But for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the positive response is also testament to what he believes is the confidence in his Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government.
Originated from Pakistan, deadly shipment of uranium seized at Heathrow airport
It was destined for Iranian nationals in the UK, originated from Pakistan and arrived on a flight from Oman, The Sun reported. A source said: "The race is on to trace everyone involved." The package, suspected of being smuggled to UK-based Iranians, arrived in the hold of a passenger jet.
Pakistan caught in maelstrom of its own making
This country is facing grave issues of political and economic instability and security threat but its establishment and politicians, particularly former Prime Minister and PTI chairman Imran Khan, are prepared to stake everything in the ongoing game of power.
World Bank downgrades 2023 global growth forecast to 1.7%
Given such adverse shocks as high inflation, rising interest rates, sluggish investment and the Russia-Ukraine war, global growth has slowed "to the extent that the global economy is perilously close to falling into recession", Xinhua news agency quoted the report as saying.
China stops transit visa exemption for S.Korean, Japanese nationals
The move came a day after Beijing announced measures to halt the issuance of short-term visas for business, tourism, medical treatment and general private affairs. On January 2, South Korea made it mandatory for all arrivals from China to undergo a PCR test within the first day of their entry into the country.
New Omicron subvariant spreading rapidly in US: CDC
XBB.1.5 is projected to comprise more than 70 per cent of viruses in some northwestern regions in the country, Xinhua news agency reported citing the CDC data. XBB.1.5 made up 27.6 percent of the total cases in the week ending January 7, rising from 18.3 per cent from a week before and 11.5 per cent two weeks prior.
30 years of India-SA bilateral relations
Besides sharing deep historical and political ties, the mutual love for all things cricket, rich heritage and warm hospitable culture and cuisine is what brings the two countries even closer. Read on to see the many common threads that link the two nations
Biden 'surprised' to learn classified documents taken to his private office
"I was surprised to learn there were any government records that were taken there to that office," Xinhua news agency quoted Biden as saying reporters in Mexico City where he had a trilateral summit with the leaders of Mexico and Canada.
LA County declares state of emergency over homeless crisis
"Homelessness is a complicated and multifaceted issue that requires, among other things, the development of new affordable housing, including land-use policy decisions to permit such housing," Xinhua news agency quoted the motion as said. The motion called for the County to provide critical services to homeless individuals, including general health, mental health, and substance abuse treatment services.
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