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FG Flags Off Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road Reconstruction
The Federal Government on Monday, August 24, 2026, officially flagged off the reconstruction and dualisation of the 56.
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- FG Flags Off Ibadan-Ijebu Ode Road Reconstruction
- London bus strikes resume over extreme heat working conditions
- Archer and AEG Partner for First Downtown LA Vertiport
- UPS to Invest Over $2 Billion in Global Logistics and Healthcare Infrastructure
- 15 Flights Diverted Due to Heavy Rain in Delhi
- Tamil Nadu Cancels Parandur Airport Project Amid Opposition Criticism
- 7 killed in Niger State road crash
- Tamil Nadu scraps Parandur airport plan, explores alternative sites
- 23-year-old pilot uninjured in Florida Atlantic water landing
- Pilot Makes Emergency Ocean Landing Off Florida After Mechanical Failure
- CrossCountry rail disruptions follow Birmingham control centre power cut
- South Korea tests Arctic route to Europe
London bus strikes resume over extreme heat working conditions
Bus strikes that disrupted commutes across London earlier this month are set to cause further major disruption after drivers rejected a proposed deal from their employer.
Archer and AEG Partner for First Downtown LA Vertiport
Archer Aviation and AEG have announced a partnership to develop the first vertiport in downtown Los Angeles at the L.A.
UPS to Invest Over $2 Billion in Global Logistics and Healthcare Infrastructure
United Parcel Service announced Monday it will invest more than $2 billion across its international, healthcare, and supply chain solutions businesses from 2024 through 2028, marking the first time the logistics giant ha...
15 Flights Diverted Due to Heavy Rain in Delhi
Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region on Monday, August 24, 2026, disrupting air and road travel while bringing relief from the humid weather.
Tamil Nadu Cancels Parandur Airport Project Amid Opposition Criticism
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced on August 24 that the state government will abandon the long-planned Parandur greenfield international airport project near Chennai, a decision that has drawn sharp cri...
7 killed in Niger State road crash
At least seven people were killed and seven others injured in a head-on collision between two vehicles on the Bida-Kutigi-Mokwa Road in Niger State, Nigeria, on Sunday morning.
Tamil Nadu scraps Parandur airport plan, explores alternative sites
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced on Monday that his government will abandon the proposed Parandur greenfield airport project, citing its impact on agricultural land and the livelihoods of farmers.
23-year-old pilot uninjured in Florida Atlantic water landing
A 23-year-old pilot made an emergency water landing in the Atlantic Ocean off Boca Raton, Florida, on August 22, 2026, after her small aircraft suffered mechanical failures.
Pilot Makes Emergency Ocean Landing Off Florida After Mechanical Failure
A 23-year-old pilot executed a controlled emergency landing in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday morning after her small plane developed mechanical issues shortly after takeoff, with the dramatic incident unfolding in full ...
CrossCountry rail disruptions follow Birmingham control centre power cut
Rail passengers across the United Kingdom faced significant travel disruptions on Sunday, August 23, 2026, after a power cut knocked out critical systems at CrossCountry's control centre in Birmingham.
South Korea tests Arctic route to Europe
South Korea has launched its first commercial voyage to Europe via the Arctic's Northern Sea Route, with the container ship PanStar Acro departing from Busan on Saturday, August 22, 2026, to test the path's viability as ...
American Airlines Flight to Dallas Lands After Laptop Fire
An American Airlines flight bound for Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport experienced an onboard fire on Saturday, August 22, after a passenger's laptop began emitting smoke during the aircraft's final approach.
India Ends Boarding Pass Stamping for International Flights From Sept 1
Starting September 1, international passengers departing from India will no longer need to have their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters, as the Bureau of Immigration moves to accept electronic boarding pass...
Multiple Fatalities in A66 Crash Involving Police Vehicle
A collision between a police vehicle and a car on a major road in Teesside early Saturday morning resulted in multiple fatalities, authorities confirmed.
Rhode Island Road Closed After Truck Spills 20 Tons of Squid
A tractor-trailer carrying approximately 20 tons of squid overturned on a Rhode Island road Sunday, spilling a substantial portion of its load across the intersection and creating a significant odor in the coastal town o...
M6 lorry fire closes motorway causing major delays
A lorry fire on the M6 motorway in Cheshire caused major disruption on Friday morning, August 21, 2026, closing the northbound carriageway between Junctions 18 and 19 and creating severe delays for motorists.
Nevada approves paid robotaxi services for Tesla, Waymo, Uber
The Nevada Transportation Authority has approved permits allowing Tesla, Waymo, and Uber to begin offering paid robotaxi rides in Clark County, a move that will introduce thousands of autonomous vehicles to the streets o...
Panama Canal to Reduce Daily Ship Transits Amid El Niño Drought
The Panama Canal Authority announced on Thursday, August 20, 2026, that it will reduce the number of daily vessel transits through the critical waterway starting in September due to a severe drought fueled by the El Niño...
IndiGo booking system outage disrupts online services
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, faced a recurrence of technical difficulties with its core reservation platform on Friday, August 21, 2026, marking the second such incident in three days.
