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BREAKING NEWS Business Tech

Amazon to invest $20 billion in Pennsylvania AI and data centre expansion

Record investment for US state Amazon will invest at least $20 billion in Pennsylvania to expand its artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure, in what officials in the state have described as the largest private-sector investment in Pennsylvania’s history. The company confirmed that Salem Township and Falls Township will be the initial locations for new
Aviation BREAKING NEWS

US to lift ban on supersonic flight over land

Unlocking growth for Boom Supersonic The United States has announced it will lift its decades-old ban on supersonic commercial flights over land. This move could provide a major boost to American companies developing next-generation high-speed aircraft, including Boom Supersonic and Archer Aviation. An executive order signed by President Donald Trump on June 6, 2025,
Aviation BREAKING NEWS Tech

German Aerospace Center and Diehl Aviation to advance next-generation aircraft technologies

Boost for the aviation industry Germany’s leading aerospace institutions, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and Diehl Aviation, have signed an open-ended agreement to collaborate on developing technologies aimed at modernising civil aviation. The partnership, confirmed on June 6, 2025, will focus on improving aircraft systems, cabin design and onboard supply systems, as
Aviation BREAKING NEWS Sustainability

Ecojet Airlines flies with a mandate to pioneer sustainable aviation in the UK

Bids to become the world’s first electric carrier Ecojet Airlines, a UK-based airline founded in 2021 as Fresh Airlines Limited, is aiming to transform the aviation industry with its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, Ecojet seeks to become the world’s first all-electric airline, focusing on reducing carbon
BREAKING NEWS Markets

Trump announces US travel ban on 19 nations

Due to terror threats, weak immigration controls US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation significantly expanding restrictions on immigration from 19 countries, claiming the measures are essential to protect national security and public safety. The move follows an updated security review and marks a return to one of Trump’s most controversial first-term
BREAKING NEWS Sustainability

Zimbabwe to cull 50 elephants and distribute the meat to local communities

In Save Valley Conservancy Zimbabwe has authorised the killing of 50 elephants in the Save Valley Conservancy to address overpopulation and environmental degradation, according to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks). The decision follows a government-sanctioned aerial survey conducted earlier this year, which found that the southeast Zimbabwe
Aviation BREAKING NEWS Business

SITA and Urban-Air Port to launch world’s first integrated vertiport for urban air mobility

As AAM sector develops International air transport IT provider SITA has entered a strategic partnership with Urban-Air Port Ltd (UAP) to jointly develop a fully integrated vertiport solution, designed to support the next generation of electric air travel in cities worldwide. The collaboration comes as air travel in urban centres is on the verge of […]
Aviation BREAKING NEWS Travel

Lufthansa rolls out free in-flight messaging service on long-haul flights

Reopens First Class Lounge in Munich Lufthansa has introduced a new complimentary messaging service for passengers on all its intercontinental flights, as the global airline intensifies efforts to improve in-flight connectivity and enhance the overall passenger experience. This includes WhatsApp and other popular social messaging platforms. As of June 3, 2025, travellers
Automotive BREAKING NEWS Business

Toyota Industries set for ¥180 billion restructuring push towards mobility transformation

Backed by Akio Toyoda Toyota Group has begun a strategic move to privatise Toyota Industries Corporation, in a sweeping set of transactions that signal the group’s broader ambition to transform into a global mobility powerhouse. The multi-billion yen restructuring effort aims to deepen collaboration across the Toyota ecosystem and accelerate the group’s pivot towards
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency BREAKING NEWS Events

Bitcoin 2025 sets Guinness World Records title with surge in transactions

Conference returns to Las Vegas in 2026 The Bitcoin 2025 conference, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to Bitcoin, has officially set a new Guinness World Records title for the most Bitcoin point-of-sale transactions completed within eight hours. Organisers confirmed that 4,187 transactions took place on May 28 during the first day of the conference in […]
Travel

IATA reports robust global air travel demand in April 2025

All regions register growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its April 2025 global passenger demand report, revealing a strong upward trajectory in air travel. The data indicates a significant rebound from previous years, with notable growth across both international and domestic markets. In April 2025, total global passenger demand, measured
Business Cybersecurity

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy partners with ID Quantique to enhance maritime cybersecurity

Syncs with UAE’s national objectives Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy (ADMA), a leading maritime training institution within the AD Ports Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ID Quantique (IDQ), a global leader in quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions. The partnership aims to explore the deployment of quantum-safe technologies to secure maritime