An 18-year-old tourist from India has died after falling from a horse-drawn carriage in New York City's Central Park. The driver reportedly stepped away to take a photo, leading to the accident. This incident renews calls to end the horse-drawn carriage industry.
An 18-year-old tourist from India has died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park when the horse bolted. The carriage, carrying a family of four, careened before ejecting passengers. The driver had reportedly dismounted to take a photo, violating safety protocols.
A Boeing 737-800 passenger plane traveling from Sochi to Arkhangelsk made an emergency landing. No injuries were reported among the 125 passengers and five crew members on board, according to aviation services and the Smartavia airline.
A Canadian safety report found OceanGate, the company behind the Titan submersible, suffered from 'groupthink' and 'confirmation bias,' leading to a catastrophic implosion. The report highlights design flaws, insufficient testing, and a company culture that dismissed safety concerns, ultimately contributing to the deaths of all five passengers.
Ryanair passengers were left stranded in Greece after their flight to London Luton departed without them due to significant delays at Athens International Airport's passport control. The incident highlights ongoing issues with new EU border systems impacting travel.
Milan tram drivers suspended amid probe into sexist WhatsApp group sharing CCTV images of female passengers; prosecutors investigate unauthorized system access and hacking.
Milan tram drivers suspended amid investigation into a WhatsApp group allegedly sharing sexist comments and images of female passengers obtained from CCTV. Prosecutors are investigating hacking and unauthorized IT system access.
A van driver has been arrested in Hong Kong after a crash on the Tsing Sha Highway killed two passengers, an off-duty firefighter and his wife. The couple were ejected from the taxi during the collision and pronounced dead at the scene.
Two passengers died Tuesday night when a truck crashed into their taxi on Hong Kong's Tsing Sha Highway. The taxi flipped multiple times, ejecting one victim.
IndiGo's inaugural flight from Lucknow landed at Noida International Airport (NIA) on Monday, marking the airport's first inbound passengers. The flight carried 175 passengers, including 80 business executives, and was celebrated with a water cannon salute.
Passengers heading to Noida airport on its first day of operations faced confusion due to navigation platforms like Google Maps directing them to the cargo entry instead of the passenger terminal. This led to frustrating detours, extra costs, and lost time for many travelers.
Passengers flying into the newly opened Noida International Airport from Hyderabad reported confusion among airline and security staff who appeared unfamiliar with the airport, leading to repeated ticket checks and explanations.
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, involving 147 passengers and crew from 23 nationalities, has been successfully contained. Spain's leadership in docking and managing disembarkation, WHO's technical guidance, and UKHSA's repatriation efforts were crucial. This success highlights effective international cooperation in public health.
A 10-year-old girl, Hania, was killed and her father and brother injured when a Punjab police officer mistakenly shot at them, believing they were fleeing suspects. The officer has been arrested and remanded in custody.
Noida International Airport in Jewar began commercial flight operations on Monday with an IndiGo flight from Lucknow. The inaugural flight carried local farmers who gave up land for the project. The airport aims to become an aerotropolis and ease traffic at Delhi's IGI Airport.
A private plane carrying 12 skydivers crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday shortly after takeoff. All 12 people on board, including the pilot, were killed. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the NTSB.
American musician Oliver Tree, 32, is reported to have died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Two helicopters collided Sunday, killing all six people onboard, including Tree, Argentine YouTuber Gaspi, filmmaker Lucas Vignale, DJ Lucas Brito Chaves, and two pilots. An investigation is underway.
American musician Oliver Tree, 32, is reportedly among six people killed when two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. The crash occurred in the city's western zone, with one helicopter falling onto a car dealership and igniting at least 20 electric vehicles. An investigation is underway.
A plane carrying a pilot and 11 passengers for a skydiving trip crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people aboard. Authorities are investigating the incident.
India's Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project is implementing tunnel hood technology for the first time to manage air pressure changes and reduce noise in mountain tunnels. This advanced engineering solution aims to enhance passenger comfort and operational efficiency.
A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney from Colombo was forced to turn back on Friday after being struck by lightning. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang and seeing flames from an engine. The aircraft landed safely back in Colombo.
China's National Railway transported 1.969 billion passengers from January to May, a 5.7% year-on-year increase and a record for the period. Daily average passenger train services grew by 5.9% to 11,541. Cross-border travel also saw significant increases, with the China-Laos Railway carrying 167,000 passengers and the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Rail carrying 14.534 million. The railway also facilitated travel for foreign visitors, with 10.024 million foreign passengers, a 35.5% increase.
The Trump administration's stringent quarantine orders, travel bans, and restrictions on returning citizens during Ebola and Hantavirus outbreaks have drawn criticism from public health experts who deem them draconian and inconsistent with past stances on individual freedoms.
A Turkish Airlines flight from St. Petersburg to Antalya was delayed by nearly 4.5 hours. 69 passengers were removed from the flight due to a technical issue with a light bulb, including families separated and children flying alone. Affected passengers were rebooked for June 12 with a layover in Istanbul.
