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More flights take off despite continued fighting in Middle East

More flights take off despite continued fighting in Middle East

Fewer commercial flights were cancelled Thursday in the Middle East despite continued military strikes, with more than 100 flights taking off from the United Arab Emirates, according to a specialist data firm. The United States and Israel launched a campaign of air strikes against Iran on Saturday, killing its supreme

Townhome development in the works after Hamilton officials approve annexation, zoning change

The City of Hamilton gave final approval for the annexation of a 3-acre property at the corner of Kurtz Lane and Marcus Street at a March 3 meeting, making way for a proposed townhome development. The Hamilton City Council held public hearings on Feb. 17 and March 3 where

Myanmar drivers scramble for fuel as Mideast war cuts supply

Myanmar drivers scramble for fuel as Mideast war cuts supply

Snaking queues of vehicles waited in Myanmar for shrivelling petrol supplies on Wednesday, with some gas stations shuttered as fuel stocks dried up due to the war in the Middle East. The US-Israeli attacks on Iran over the weekend and wider war across the Middle East have hampered oil

Patchy Italy disability access 'an insult' ahead of Games

Patchy Italy disability access 'an insult' ahead of Games

Italy hosts the world's top paralympic athletes this month, but just getting across the street in Rome can feel like an Olympian task for wheelchair users. "Sometimes, it's just easier to ride on the road," said Alessandro Bardini, a 48-year-old lawyer, as

Judge rules Trump cannot halt New York traffic congestion pricing

Judge rules Trump cannot halt New York traffic congestion pricing

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump cannot block New York City from charging motorists to drive in congested parts of Manhattan. The $9 daytime toll for motorists entering areas of Manhattan south of Central Park was introduced in January 2025 after being approved just before

High-speed chase from Shoshone County enters Montana, one in custody

A high-speed pursuit that began in Shoshone County, Idaho, has crossed into Montana, with law enforcement pursuing a suspect vehicle traveling at speeds over 90 mph. The vehicle reportedly struck several law enforcement patrol vehicles during the chase. Spike strips were deployed, and it appears one tire is flat

Key Gulf air hubs caught up in Iran conflict

Key Gulf air hubs caught up in Iran conflict

Thriving thanks to their strategic geographical position, strong state backing and leading carriers, huge air hubs in the Gulf oil kingdoms have been shaken by the conflict over Iran. Following US and Israel strikes on the Islamic Republic, Iran's retaliatory strikes have hit targets across the Gulf, forcing