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The Negro River, a major Amazon tributary, has reached its lowest level in recorded history due to a severe drought that continues to affect Brazil and the surrounding Amazon rainforest.
The fifth IUCN SSC Leaders’ Meeting in Abu Dhabi will bring together 300 global species conservation experts to collaborate on advancing conservation efforts through 120 sessions and 20 plenaries.
MENA Newswire News Desk: Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has officially assumed the role of Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) after a handover ceremony at the alliance’s headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday. Rutte succeeds Jens Stoltenberg, who led NATO for nearly a decade. During the ceremony,…
The United States has announced $336 million in aid to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the West Bank, addressing health, shelter, and essential services amid ongoing conflict.
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MENA Newswire News Desk: UAE airports experienced a 14.2% year-on-year increase in passenger traffic during the first half of 2024, according to data from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The country’s airports collectively handled over 71.7 million passengers, compared to 62.8 million in the same period…
In a remarkable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Tokyo welcomed a record-breaking 19.54 million international tourists in 2023, a sharp increase from previous years, as reported by the Tokyo metropolitan government. This surge represents a 28.7% increase compared to the 15.18 million visitors recorded in 2019, underscoring the city’s…
Private jet flights have declined by 15% during the first half of the year, falling from their peak in 2022, signaling a significant downturn in the industry’s demand. This waning interest contrasts sharply with the surge in travel seen during the pandemic, marking a shift…
Delta Air Lines is grappling with unprecedented flight cancellations as it struggles to recover from a major IT outage linked to Microsoft that began on Friday. The Atlanta-based airline has canceled over 4,600 flights from Friday through Sunday, surpassing any other carrier, and had to cancel an additional…
Ryanair shares plunged 14% on Monday after the budget airline reported a significant 46% drop in quarterly profit, attributing the decline to weaker-than-expected fares. The airline also warned of lower fare expectations in the upcoming months, adding to investor concerns. By 11:28 a.m. London time, Ryanair’s…
Air France-KLM has expressed concerns over potential financial setbacks due to the Paris Olympics, projecting a substantial decrease in travelers to and from the city this summer. As the city gears up to host the international sporting event later this month, the airline anticipates losses ranging…