– President Donald Trump waived key Russia-related US sanctions and tariffs on Friday, October 16, days before they were due to take effect. The measures came under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which Trump
– The US dollar retreated from an 18-month high on Tuesday, October 13, as falling oil prices and a reassessment of the artificial intelligence-driven rally weighed on the currency. The U.S. Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket
– Global multidimensional poverty has increased for the first time since the measure began in 2010. The 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index counts 1.2 billion people living in acute poverty across 108 countries. That represents 18.9% of the 6.3 billion
– Firefighters pushed containment of the Bike Fire to 81% after the blaze forced evacuations north of Los Angeles. The wildfire burned about 172 acres near Cambria Estates Lane and Ravenhill Road in Santa Clarita’s Sand Canyon area. Authorities lifted
– Eight people were killed in a shooting at a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, before the gunman apparently took his own life, police said. The deaths brought the total toll to nine. The victims included a pregnant woman, a 5-year-old
– The U.S. stock bull market moved into its fifth year Monday after completing four years of gains. The S&P 500 has climbed about 119% from its Oct. 12, 2022 bear-market closing low, according to Truist analysis. The index ended
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– Sterling Pharmaceutical Services has recalled nearly 748,000 eye-care products nationwide over concerns about sterility assurance. The action includes more than 500,000 Walgreens-branded lubricant eye-drop packages. Sterling began the recall on Aug. 20 after issues surfaced during a federal inspection.
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The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Belgium, citing crime, terrorism and public unrest. The July 23 notice keeps the country at Level 2, which calls for increased caution. Officials added crime and unrest to the listed
MAINE: Maine’s tourism industry is contending with a prolonged drop in Canadian travel to the United States, a trend that has extended into early 2026 and is weighing on one of the state’s most dependable visitor markets. Statistics Canada said Canadian residents returned
HOUSTON: George Bush Intercontinental Airport warned travelers on Thursday to expect security waits that could reach four hours or longer as reduced staffing continued to disrupt screening operations during the partial federal government shutdown. Houston Airports said TSA was operating only in Terminals A and
CHICAGO: Thousands of flights across the United States were canceled or delayed as a powerful late winter storm swept from the Midwest toward the East Coast, disrupting air travel at major hubs during a busy spring break period. FlightAware recorded 4,853 cancellations and
MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: International travel to the United States softened in 2025 as several major inbound markets posted lower volumes, with government and industry data showing year over year declines during key months and weaker performance from some of the country’s largest
WASHINGTON, October 8, 2025: A partial U.S. government shutdown is causing significant disruptions across the nation’s air travel system, with at least one air traffic control tower temporarily closed and flight delays mounting at major airports. Staffing shortages among air
Spirit Airlines has issued a going-concern warning, raising doubts about its ability to continue operations within the next year, just five months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The low-cost carrier, based in Florida, cited persistent weak demand for
The United States will soon implement a visa bond pilot program requiring certain travelers to post bonds of up to $15,000 as a condition for entry. Scheduled to commence on August 20, 2025, and run through August 5, 2026, the
Las Vegas is facing a sharp downturn in tourism, with official figures revealing an 11.3% drop in visitor numbers this June compared to the same period last year. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) attributed the decline to
Etihad Airways has officially inaugurated its first flight to Atlanta, marking a significant step in the airline’s ongoing North American expansion. The inaugural service from Abu Dhabi to Atlanta touched down on July 2, 2025, connecting the capital of the UAE with the economic hub
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported steady growth in global air travel demand for May 2025, with international passenger traffic showing notable gains despite regional variations. According to IATA’s latest data release, total global passenger demand, measured in
The number of foreign visitors to South Korea reached 1.63 million in May 2025, reflecting a significant recovery in the country’s tourism sector. According to data released by the Korea Tourism Organisation on Monday, this represents a 14.9 percent increase compared to