Toronto, Canada – 19 August 2025 – Air Canada flight attendants have vowed to defy a fresh back-to-work order from Canada’s labour tribunal, prolonging a strike that has disrupted travel for approximately 500,000 passengers worldwide. Strike Background Number of Striking Workers: ~10,000 flight attendants Reason: Demands for higher wages and compensation for unpaid ground work, […]

Dalori, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan – 20 August 2025 – In the dead of night, illuminated only by the glow of mobile phones, rescuers and villagers tirelessly dug through the concrete remains of flattened homes after a devastating cloudburst sent boulders crashing down on the remote village of Dalori. Devastation and Rescue Efforts Using hammers, shovels, […]

Beijing, 20 August 2025 – China has voiced its support for ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, following indications that Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky may meet for a summit in the coming weeks. Official Statement Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, stated: “China always believes […]