Armenian Christians in Jerusalem’s Old City feel the walls closing in

Two pilots tragically died in a small plane crash into a vacant building near Honolulu airport. The incident resulted in a fiery crash, with no other details provided about the cause of the accident. Authorities are likely investigating the crash to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event. Full Article

Axel Rudakubana, 18, charged with killing three girls and wounding 10 others in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England, had not guilty pleas entered on his behalf. The attack in Southport sparked rioting fueled by far-right activists, leading to over 1,200 arrests and hundreds jailed. Rudakubana, born in Wales to Rwandan immigrants, faces charges related to possessing ricin and an al-Qaida manual, with additional counts for production of a biological...

The first commercial flight in Syria since the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad took off from Damascus airport, landing in Aleppo with 43 passengers, including journalists. Pro-Assad forces abandoned the airport in December, leading to a pause in flights, but international flights are set to resume on December 24 after maintenance work. The new ruling coalition, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, is working towards stabilizing Syria's economy and transitioning to a new government, with a focus on...

Apoca has secured a contract to operate a newly reopened carpark near Dublin Airport with over 6,000 spaces, managed by developer Gerry Gannon. The carpark will open on March 10 and provide much-needed parking space for passengers. The sale of the carpark by Mr. Gannon follows a court ruling and will allow for increased supply to meet growing demand at Dublin Airport. Full Article

The decision on whether to approve the Southland wind farm in Slopedown has been delayed until February 19, as Contact Energy proposed building a 55-turbine wind farm near Wyndham. A three-person panel was established to review the fast-track proposal and invited submissions from various parties, but concerns were raised about the rushed nature of the decision process. Contact Energy had requested a delay to next year and has now been granted an extension of up...

Thousands in Mayotte are without water following Cyclone Chido, with concerns about infectious diseases and looting. Rescuers are searching for missing people as the death toll could rise. Aid is being sent to the French Indian Ocean territory, with President Macron set to visit. Chido also impacted Mozambique and Malawi, with Mayotte's population size and undocumented migrants adding to the challenge. Rescuers are working to clear rubble and restore basic services as the devastation is...