Day: May 24, 2025
Europe’s £20bn waterway to rival the Suez Canal that will turn major city into an island
In 2021, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced ambitious plans to build a canal in Istanbul that could transform the Turkish economy.
The incredible and huge £11.9bn metro system that’s only open for 7 days a year
The Haramain High-Speed Railway spans approximately 450 kilometres, connecting two holy cities.
Reform UK prepares for real power on a council it now dominates – BBC
Reform UK prepares for real power on a council it now dominates BBCNew Reform UK county boss names three from East Lancs in top team Lancashire Telegraph’New dawn’ for county says Reform leader in first interview since election wi…
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners as another attack on Kyiv leaves 3 dead – AP News
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners as another attack on Kyiv leaves 3 dead AP NewsRussia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap hours after Moscow launches major aerial assault AP NewsRussia and Ukraine Exchange Air Assau…
US, Boeing Reach Deal To Settle 737 MAX Crashes Probe
The Justice Department said it reached a preliminary agreement with Boeing to settle a long-running criminal probe into deadly 737 MAX crashes, drawing condemnation from some crash victim families.
Veda Aeronautics Begins Delivery of Jet-Powered Loitering Munitions To IAF, Working On Canister Launched Version For The Army
Veda Aeronautics, a Delhi-based defence start-up, has begun delivering its Sureshastra MK-1 jet-powered loitering munitions to the Indian Air Force (IAF) under a ₹3 billion (USD 35.1 million) contract awarded in August 2023. The IAF is set to receive 200 units, marking a significant step in India’s indigenous development of advanced unmanned systems.
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US Justice Department, Boeing reach deal to resolve criminal case involving fatal MAX crashes
A Lion Air crash in 2018 and an Ethiopian Airlines crash in 2019 killed 346 people.
Australia Begins Clean-Up After Floods Kill 5, Damage 10,000 Properties
Australian authorities started clean-up efforts after floods claimed five lives and inundated more than 10,000 properties in the country’s southeast.
Judge denies stay request, lets ruling stand blocking DOGE efforts to shut down peace institute
A federal judge has denied the Trump administration’s request that she stay her May 19 ruling that returned control of the U.S. Institute of Peace back to its acting president and board.