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Maldives bans Israeli passport holders over war on Gaza

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 20:38
The Indian Ocean archipelago's ban comes in solidarity with the besieged people of Gaza.

Donald Trump warns supporters would reach ‘breaking point’ if he’s jailed

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 20:38
Convicted former US president says he cannot guarantee the American public 'would stand for' his jail time.

Russell and Chase to the rescue as West Indies beat PNG in T20 World Cup

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 20:16
West Indies beat PNG by five wickets thanks to a late surge in their opening game after the minnows gave them a scare.

‘We will not accept the rule of Hamas in Gaza at any stage’: Israel

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 19:16
Defence chief Yoav Gallant says Hamas must first be 'dismantled' before Israel's war on Gaza comes to an end.

Mexico set to elect first female president in historic vote

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 19:15
Propelled by the popularity of outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the Morena party is projected to win.

Gideon Levy: Israel has achieved nothing with war on Gaza

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 17:30
Israeli journalist Gideon Levy on the implications of Israel’s strategy for long-term war in Gaza.

Week in pictures: From end of elections in India to Donald Trump’s trial

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 16:57
A roundup of some of last week's major events in images.

Iran’s ex-president Ahmadinejad, disqualified Larijani sign up for election

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 16:12
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and others see an opportunity but it remains unclear who will be qualified by the Guardian Council.

Next Boeing CEO should understand past mistakes, airlines boss says 

Technology - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 15:55
DUBAI — The next CEO of Boeing BA.N should have an understanding of what led to its current crisis and be prepared to look outside for examples of best industrial practices, the head of the International Air Transport Association said on Sunday. U.S. planemaker Boeing is engulfed in a sprawling safety crisis, exacerbated by a January mid-air panel blowout on a near new 737 MAX plane. CEO Dave Calhoun is due to leave the company by the end of the year as part of a broader management shake-up, but Boeing has not yet named a replacement. "It is not for me to say who should be running Boeing. But I think an understanding of what went wrong in the past, that's very important," IATA Director General Willie Walsh told Reuters TV at an airlines conference in Dubai, adding that Boeing was taking the right steps. IATA represents more than 300 airlines or around 80% of global traffic. "Our industry benefits from learning from mistakes, and sharing that learning with everybody," he said, adding that this process should include "an acknowledgement of what went wrong, looking at best practice, looking at what others do." He said it was critical that the industry has a culture "where people feel secure in putting their hands up and saying things aren't working the way they should do." Boeing is facing investigations by U.S. regulators, possible prosecution for past actions and slumping production of its strongest-selling jet, the 737 MAX. 'Right steps' Calhoun, a Boeing board member since 2009 and former GE executive, was brought in as CEO in 2020 to help turn the planemaker around following two fatal crashes involving the MAX, its strongest-selling jet. But the planemaker has lost market share to competitor Airbus AIR.PA, with its stock losing nearly 32% of its value this year as MAX production plummeted this spring. "The industry is frustrated by the problems as a result of the issues that Boeing have encountered. But personally, I'm pleased to see that they are taking the right steps," Walsh said. Delays in the delivery of new jets from both Boeing and Airbus are part of wider problems in the aerospace supply chain and aircraft maintenance industry complicating airline growth plans. Walsh said supply chain problems are not easing as fast as airlines want and could last into 2025 or 2026. "It's probably a positive that it's not getting worse, but I think it's going to be a feature of the industry for a couple of years to come," he said. Earlier this year IATA brought together a number of airlines and manufacturers to discuss ways to ease the situation, Walsh said. "We're trying to ensure that there's an open dialogue and honesty," between them, he said.

Ukraine can now use Western arms to strike inside Russia

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 15:20
The US and other nations greenlight more weapons for use on Russian soil. But is it too late?

Israelis urge Netanyahu to accept US proposal for Gaza ceasefire

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 15:02
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is under immense pressure from the families of captives to accept Biden’s Gaza proposal.

It is not ‘ethnic cleansing’, it is genocide

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 14:27
The term was invented by Serb genocidaires trying to cover up their crimes in the Bosnian war.

Supporters pay respects to Wagner’s Prigozhin at unveiled memorial statue

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 14:27
A statue of deceased Wagner co-founder Yevgeny Prigozhin was unveiled at his gravesite.

Businesswoman Halla Tomasdottir set to become Iceland’s next president

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 12:47
Tomasdottir wins 34.6 percent of the votes to become the Nordic country's second female president.

Expelling dissent: US students challenging Israel’s war on Gaza

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 12:30
Explore the powerful wave of student activism in the US against Israel’s war on Gaza.

Mexico’s election puts Lopez Obrador’s stance on Israel under microscope

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 12:21
As President Lopez Obrador’s tenure ends, advocates reflect on his reticence to speak out against Israel’s war in Gaza.

Islam Makhachev successfully defends lightweight title at UFC 302

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 12:20
The Russian defeated veteran Dustin Poirier with a fifth-round submission to defend his UFC lightweight belt in the USA.

South Africa elections results: What happens next?

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 12:01
The ANC has lost its parliamentary majority and will need coalition partners to form a government.

Biden’s Gaza peace plan, is it significant? Will Hamas and Israel agree?

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 11:34
Peace proposals, framed by the US president as Israeli, have divided as much as they have unified.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: West Indies team preview

Around The Globe - Sun, 06/02/2024 - 11:06
Spin may play a crucial role in the West Indies, going in favour of the co-hosts, says former selector Roland Butcher.

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