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US to slash flights at 40 major airports as shutdown crisis deepens
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US to slash flights at 40 major airports as shutdown crisis deepens

According to Bedford, the cutbacks will be phased in gradually, starting with 4 percent of domestic flights being grounded on Friday, 5 percent on Saturday, and 6 percent on Sunday—before reaching the full 10 percent next week. The FAA said the list of affected airports, all major high-traffic hubs, will be released on Thursday.

Internet blackouts drain over Sh30 billion from Tanzania’s economy – report
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Internet blackouts drain over Sh30 billion from Tanzania’s economy – report

The report further indicates that the continued suspension of X, which started on May 21, 2025, has caused additional losses amounting to USD 165.8 million (TZS 408 billion or Sh21 billion). Combined, the two measures have drained more than USD 238 million (TZS 586 billion or Sh30 billion) from the economy.

Israel confirms body returned by Hamas as US-Israeli soldier Itay Chen
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Israel confirms body returned by Hamas as US-Israeli soldier Itay Chen

Chen remains were brought back to Israel on Tuesday through the Red Cross, as part of a temporary truce agreement brokered last month. The transfer followed a search in the Shejaiya area of Gaza City, where Hamas said the body had been recovered. Israeli forces still operate in parts of that zone and had permitted access for the search

Hunger disaster deepens as famine confirmed in two Sudanese regions
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Hunger disaster deepens as famine confirmed in two Sudanese regions

As of September 2025, the IPC estimates that 21.2 million people in Sudan faced serious food shortages, almost half the population. This includes 6.3 million individuals in emergency hunger and 375,000 experiencing catastrophic deprivation. While some areas such as Khartoum and Al Jazirah have seen better access for aid, conditions in Darfur and Kordofan have collapsed further.

Trump steps into New York race, urges support for Cuomo over Mamdani
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Trump steps into New York race, urges support for Cuomo over Mamdani

Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, is leading in opinion surveys. Cuomo, who served as governor and entered the race as an Independent after losing the Democratic primary, sits in second place. Curtis Sliwa, the Republican challenger, trails in third. Yet Trump did not endorse Sliwa, instead cautioning that backing him would benefit Mamdani.