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US Flights Resume As FAA Lifts Shutdown Restrictions

US Flights Resume As FAA Lifts Shutdown Restrictions

November 17, 2025 9:55 am

Air travel in the United States is set to regain its rhythm on Monday morning after the Federal Aviation Administration announced it would lift emergency restrictions imposed during the prolonged government shutdown. The agency said airlines can return to full schedules beginning at 6 a.m. Eastern Time, marking a significant step toward stabilizing an industry strained by weeks of delays and cancellations.

The temporary limits, introduced earlier this month, were a direct response to staffing shortages among air traffic controllers. Reports of exhaustion, skipped shifts, and mounting safety concerns pushed the FAA to reduce flight operations at 40 major airports …

US Flight Cuts Persist As Airports Face Ongoing Staffing Strain

US Flight Cuts Persist As Airports Face Ongoing Staffing Strain

November 15, 2025 10:59 pm

Air travel across major US hubs remains disrupted as the FAA restores operations gradually, leaving airlines and passengers bracing for further delays.

Air travel across the United States continues to face widespread disruption even as the federal government resumes normal operations. A 6% reduction in flights at 40 major airports remains in effect, and officials warn that full capacity will only return once safety standards are assured and more air traffic controllers are back on duty.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking a deliberately cautious approach as it works to rebuild staffing levels after …

Colombian President Labels Trump ‘Barbarian’ Amid Drug Dispute

Colombian President: Calls Trump ‘Barbarian’ Amid Drug Dispute

November 14, 2025 7:29 pm

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticizes Trump’s Caribbean drug vessel strikes, halting intelligence sharing with U.S.; White House defends actions.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has sharply criticized President Donald Trump, calling him a “barbarian” following U.S. strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean. Petro’s remarks came in an interview published Thursday November 6, 2025, by NBC News, days after he ordered Colombia’s security forces to stop sharing intelligence with Washington until the attacks cease.

Petro told the network that continuing to provide information to U.S. forces “would be collaborating with a crime against humanity,” emphasizing that the protection of human

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United States ‘Listeria’ Outbreak: 6 Dead, 27 Ill from Pasta

United States ‘Listeria’ Outbreak: 6 Dead, 27 Ill from Pasta

November 14, 2025 6:22 pm

United States’ Federal health officials link multistate listeria outbreak to recalled pasta meals; pregnant woman loses fetus, experts urge caution.

At least six people have died and 27 have fallen ill in a multistate listeria outbreak tied to recalled prepared pasta meals sold at major U.S. grocery chains, including Albertsons, Kroger, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Trader Joe’s. Health officials also reported that a pregnant woman lost her fetus after contracting the infection.

Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria responsible for listeriosis, can grow even at refrigerator temperatures, making ready-to-eat and refrigerated foods particularly vulnerable to contamination. “It most often contaminates deli meats,

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US Launches ‘Southern Spear’ Mission In Latin America

US Launches ‘Southern Spear’ Mission In Latin America

November 14, 2025 7:22 am

The United States has formally launched a major military operation in Latin America, dubbed Operation Southern Spear, aimed at confronting so-called “narco-terrorists” amid a growing deployment of troops, warships, and fighter jets across the region. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the mission on Thursday, framing it as a measure to defend the homeland and disrupt drug trafficking in the Western Hemisphere.

“Today, I’m announcing Operation Southern Spear. This mission defends our homeland, removes narco-terrorists, and secures our nation from the drugs that are killing our people,” Hegseth wrote on social media. The operation is led by Joint Task Force Southern …

China Restores U.S. Soybean Licenses And Lifts Log Import Ban

China Restores U.S. Soybean Licenses And Lifts Log Import Ban

November 13, 2025 8:33 pm

Beijing reverses March trade restrictions, reopening markets for the United States logs and soybeans amid a thaw in bilateral trade tensions.

China announced on Friday November 7, 2025, that it will lift a ban on U.S. log imports and reinstate export licenses for three American soybean exporters, signaling a tentative easing of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

The restrictions, imposed in March 2025, amid heightened U.S.-China trade friction, had suspended shipments of U.S. logs and blocked soybean licenses for Louis Dreyfus Company, CHS Inc., and EGT. At the time, Chinese authorities cited safety concerns, including potential …

Japan And US Partner To Mine Rare Earths Near Pacific Island

Japan And US Partner To Mine Rare Earths Near Pacific Island

November 13, 2025 6:41 pm

Japan and the United States plan joint extraction of rare earth minerals near Minamitorishima to reduce both countries dependence on China.

Japan and the United States have announced a joint initiative to extract rare earth minerals from waters near the remote Pacific island of Minamitorishima, as both countries seek to reduce their reliance on China for these critical resources.

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the project will begin with a demonstration test in January 2026, targeting mud deposits located approximately 6,000 meters below the ocean surface. Surveys conducted near the island, about 1,950 kilometers southeast of central Tokyo, indicate significant …

Trump Restores Tougher U.S. Visa Rules For Nigerians, Others

Trump Restores Tougher U.S. Visa Rules For Nigerians, Others

November 11, 2025 5:00 pm

President Trump reinstates a stringent visa screening policy targeting applicants deemed likely to depend on U.S. public benefits, citing self-sufficiency.

United States has reinstated a sweeping visa policy that could make it harder for foreign nationals, including Nigerians, to secure entry visas, as President Donald Trump orders the return of the stricter “public charge” rule designed to screen applicants for financial independence.

A classified cable circulated on Wednesday November 5, 2025, to U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide directed consular officers to immediately apply the revived standard. The directive, obtained by Fox News Digital, instructs officials to deny visas to individuals …

Shutdown Fears Force US Airlines To Cancel 3,300+ Flights

Shutdown Fears Force US Airlines To Cancel 3,300+ Flights

November 10, 2025 6:53 am

Airlines across the United States have cancelled more than 3,300 flights as concerns mount that air travel could “slow to a trickle” due to the ongoing government shutdown.

The mass cancellations on Sunday followed a 40-day funding impasse in Congress, which left federal agencies operating without new appropriations. As negotiations stretched on, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week ordered a phased reduction in air traffic after reports surfaced that controllers were suffering fatigue and failing to report for duty.

More than 13,000 air traffic controllers, deemed “essential” workers, have continued to work without pay since the shutdown began on …

Pharma Executive: Collapses During Trump’s Oval Office Event

Pharma Executive: Collapses During Trump’s Oval Office Event

November 8, 2025 11:50 pm

U.S. Pharmaceutical representative fainted behind President Donald Trump during a White House announcement on a new deal to cut prices for weight-loss drugs.

United States Pharmaceutical executive collapsed in the Oval Office on Thursday November 6, 2025, during a televised event where President Donald Trump unveiled a new federal deal to make weight-loss medications more affordable.

The incident occurred as the President stood alongside top administration officials, including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The man, identified by reporters as a Pharmaceutical Representative, suddenly …

United States: Hundreds Of Flights Canceled As Shutdown Deepens

United States: Hundreds Of Flights Canceled As Shutdown Stays

November 8, 2025 10:25 am

U.S. faces mounting travel chaos, food aid disputes, and renewed Senate tensions as the Trump administration’s shutdown stretches into week six.

Air travel across the United States descended into chaos on Friday November 7, 2025, as hundreds of flights were canceled amid the ongoing government shutdown, now entering its sixth week with no resolution in sight.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered 40 major airports to cut flight operations by 10%, citing critical staff shortages and safety concerns. Air traffic controllers, working unpaid since the shutdown began, have warned of fatigue and burnout as they continue managing busy skies with …

Canada Overhauls Immigration System, Cuts Visas By One-Third

Canada: Creates Pathway For 33,000 US-Based Skilled Workers

November 6, 2025 9:17 pm

New Canadian government policy, prioritizes skilled workers and offers residency pathway for 33,000 United States-based H-1B visa holders by the year 2027.

Canada has unveiled sweeping reforms to its immigration system, announcing plans to slash the number of temporary residents by nearly one-third while opening a new route to permanent residency for skilled foreign professionals, including tens of thousands currently working in the United States.

The measures, revealed as part of Budget 2025 and the federal government’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, represent the most dramatic shift in Canadian immigration policy in decades. The strategy aims to ease pressure on the …

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