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A meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted differing views on Ukraine's law prohibiting elections during wartime, a measure in place since 2022.
A government shutdown caused hours-long airport security delays, leading to missed flights and financial uncertainty for federal employees at CBP and TSA.
Passenger train services between China and North Korea have resumed after a six-year pandemic-induced halt. The routes connect Beijing and Dandong with Pyongyang, primarily for visa holders like worke
Trump advisor James Blair plans to scrutinize the airline industry after he and his wife faced multiple flight delays with American Airlines this week, sparking political debate.
The FAA has closed airspace over West Texas for nearly four months after the U.S. military accidentally downed a Customs and Border Protection drone.
The Celebrity Infinity cruise ship lost all power off the coast of Piraeus, Greece, leading to a service disruption and cancellation of its next voyage. Four tugboats assisted the vessel to port after
American Airlines flight attendants protested in Fort Worth, Texas, demanding a new CEO and a credible strategy to restore customer trust amid concerns about company leadership.
EU leaders are meeting at Alden Biesen castle to discuss competitiveness, with former Italian PMs Draghi and Letta addressing the summit. Key topics include economic strategy, single market vision, an
Carnival Cruise Line experienced a widespread IT system failure on February 8, 2026, impacting at least 11 ships and causing significant embarkation delays and disrupted onboard services for thousands
Cuba has warned international airlines about potential difficulties in refueling at its airports due to ongoing sanctions impacting fuel supply. This could disrupt international flights.
A homeport closure has led to significant delays for Carnival Cruise Line, impacting the Carnival Sunrise departure and placing another ship on alert. Thousands of passengers faced itinerary changes d
Global events are reshaping daily life and travel, from new fees at Rome's Trevi Fountain to Ukrainian resilience and extreme weather, impacting communities.
Donald Trump plans a 250-foot Independence Arch in Washington D.C., dwarfing the Lincoln Memorial and Paris's Arc de Triomphe, sparking architectural concerns.
Alex Honnold free soloed the 1,667-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan without ropes, completing the ascent in 92 minutes. The event, broadcast live by Netflix, showcased Honnold's skill and the buil
United Airlines exceeded Q4 estimates and forecasts a strong 2026, driven by high-spending domestic and international travelers, aligning with broader industry recovery.
Elon Musk is considering buying Ryanair after a public dispute with CEO Michael O'Leary over Starlink's fuel impact. Other news includes JetBlue ending its JSX partnership and a near tail strike for A
A Coast Guard veteran was arrested on his birthday aboard a Carnival cruise in a case of mistaken identity. Jose Martinez was detained for 90 minutes by US authorities, who later confirmed they were l
Recent U.S. actions in Venezuela are causing some travelers to reconsider trips to the nearby ABC islands of Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, despite no official government advisories for the islands.
Fifty years ago, a courageous protest against the U.S. military's bombing of Kahoʻolawe began, leading to decades of activism and the island's eventual return to Hawaiʻi.
The Washington Monument is illuminated with historical projections, transforming into a 'birthday candle' to mark the start of America's 250th anniversary countdown to 2026.