US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran would begin Monday, following his decision to halt military strikes. Talks will focus on the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's denuclearization, amidst ongoing regional volatility.
Donald Trump announced talks with Iran for Monday, declining a deadline after halting an attack to seek a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear capabilities. Iran stated it's nearing a deal with Oman for a new route through the volatile strait, where a tanker reported an explosion.
US President Donald Trump announced new negotiations with Iran, starting Monday, after deciding to halt planned strikes. Talks will cover the Strait of Hormuz and denuclearization. Iran reported nearing a deal with Oman on a new strait route amid continued volatility in the strategic waterway.
A Liberian oil tanker, the Stoic Warrior, successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz via a new route near Oman's coast, promoted by the UN's IMO. This occurred despite threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard, who declared the new route dangerous and unauthorized, warning violators.
Comcast's Xfinity is now offering same-day delivery for its Wi-Fi routers in nearly 20 markets, allowing new customers to get online within hours of ordering. This service aims to eliminate the wait time for internet setup.
Etihad Airways has launched new seasonal routes to Krakow, Palma de Mallorca, and Zanzibar, and restarted flights to Malaga, Mykonos, Santorini, Nice, and Al Alamein. Passengers on inaugural flights receive a limited-edition travel kit.
Seoul's 3rd Urban Railway Network Plan prioritizes improving the economic feasibility of existing routes over adding new ones. The goal is to achieve '10-minute subway access' by passing preliminary feasibility studies within Mayor Oh Se-hoon's term, focusing on 6 key lines totaling 68.5km and costing over 9 trillion KRW.
A direct flight between Hong Kong and Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is expected to launch this year, strengthening ties between Central Asia and the city. This follows Cathay Pacific's planned service to Almaty, Kazakhstan, next year.
Tigerair Taiwan announced two new routes from Kaohsiung to Ishigaki and Komatsu, with tickets going on sale June 3rd. The limited travel window is September 2nd to October 24th this year.
Demand for air travel between Russia and North Korea is increasing, with flights from Pyongyang to Moscow experiencing high load factors. Russian Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov anticipates growing interest in flights from Moscow to Pyongyang, driven by rising tourist demand.
Tigerair Taiwan is reportedly adding two new routes from Kaohsiung to Japan, with "Ishigaki Island" and "Komatsu" briefly appearing on its official website before being removed. Legislator Hsu Chih-chieh's comments and travel industry insiders suggest a launch in late May or early June, pending official announcement.
S7 Airlines plans to boost flight frequency to China starting winter 2026/2027, citing the extension of the visa-free regime. Passenger traffic on Chinese routes increased 40% in early 2026.
The US government's shift from funding only practical science to basic science began after World War II, influenced by the impact of theoretical physics on the war effort.
Florida agreement grants US president control of licensing and merchandising at renamed airport, analysts sayIt was a week in which one prominent name in aviation, Spirit Airlines, disappeared, killed in the company’s own admission by high fuel prices resulting from Donald Trump’s war in Iran.Within days, however, another moniker was already flying high in industry circles: the president’s own. Continue reading...
MSC announces a new Europe-Red Sea-Middle East express service linking European ports to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah Port and Jeddah via the Suez Canal, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz disrupted by US-Iran conflict. The first vessel departs Antwerp on May 10, offering multimodal alternatives as companies respond to mounting Middle Eastern trade route disruption.
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Canada plans to allow more flight connections to China, as it seeks to rebuild ties with Beijing and capitalise on rising demand for Canadian travel among Chinese tourists, but airlines may be reluctant to add new routes due to soaring jet fuel costs and a lack of access to Russian airspace. Steven MacKinnon, Canada’s transport minister, announced last week that Ottawa would permit an “incremental” increase in direct passenger combination flights to China and up to 20 cargo flights per week. The...
