Shipping traffic plummets in Strait of Hormuz following tanker attacks
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near halt following recent attacks on oil tankers, according to data released by shipping analytics firm Kpler. The sharp drop in vessel movements comes as diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran to ease Middle Eastern tensions remain stalled. Kpler’s latest figures paint […]
Tiberias businesses block streets in rubbish fee row
Business owners in the northern Israeli city of Tiberias brought traffic to a standstill on Galilee Street on Wednesday in protest against what they describe as exorbitant refuse collection charges. The action was sparked by municipal demands for payment ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of shekels for waste disposal services. According to protesters, […]
Ben Gurion Airport braces for 90,000 passengers as flight delays mount
Ben Gurion Airport is facing significant congestion today, with authorities warning that approximately 90,000 passengers are expected to pass through the terminal. The Israel Airports Authority reported that an unusual backlog of around 90 flights accumulated within just three hours, creating widespread delays across the airport’s departure hall. The surge in delays has been attributed […]
Two-hour tarmac delays and four-hour baggage waits plague Ben Gurion Airport
Passengers at Israel’s main international airport have endured severe delays as aircraft remain grounded waiting for luggage to be loaded, with some travellers stranded for hours on the tarmac alongside young children. Flight attendants have expressed frustration about the situation, with one crew member telling frustrated passengers: “There are lots of children here, this is […]
Trump slaps 100% tariffs on US drone imports in sweeping trade move
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing significant tariffs on imported drones and drone components, in a move aimed at protecting American manufacturers and addressing national security concerns. The new duties will vary depending on the classification and origin of the unmanned aerial vehicles, with sensitive national security-related drones facing the highest […]
CNN sale rumours debunked as American media industry faces merger turmoil
The American media industry is in turmoil following legal difficulties surrounding a proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, with reports circulating that CNN could be put up for sale. The broadcaster’s senior correspondent Brian Stelter has firmly dismissed these claims, describing them as entirely without foundation. The speculation about CNN’s future comes at […]
El Al scraps Hanoi route after security services withdraw permission
El Al has cancelled its planned direct flight service to Hanoi, Vietnam, just two months before operations were set to begin. The Israeli airline announced the decision after security officials informed the carrier that they could not grant the necessary authorisations for the route to operate using Israeli aircraft and crew. The route had been […]
Global shipping chief predicts full return to Suez Canal routes by 2026
The chief executive of Maersk, the Danish shipping and logistics giant, has expressed confidence that conditions are now in place for a complete return to Suez Canal shipping routes during 2026. The assessment comes as one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints continues to recover from months of disruption caused by Houthi attacks on […]
UN warns of potential oil spill threat off Omani coast
The United Nations maritime authority has activated emergency protocols following an incident involving the oil tanker Caroline Bezengi, which is currently located approximately 22 nautical miles off the coast of Oman. The vessel’s situation has prompted officials to prepare contingency plans in response to the potential environmental hazard. The UN’s International Maritime Organization issued the […]
Israeli flights face delays as Greece imposes air traffic restrictions
Israeli airports are bracing for disruptions to outbound flights over the coming hours due to congestion in airspace over Greece. Greece’s aviation authorities have implemented restrictions on the number of aircraft permitted to transit through their airspace en route to Europe, according to a statement from Israel’s airports authority issued on Wednesday. The measures, designed […]