Etihad Rail: UAE launches first passenger train network connecting Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah | World News

Etihad rail passenger trains linking 11 cities nationwide / Image: file The UAE is on the brink of a transport revolution with Etihad Rail’s national passenger service, set to begin operations in 2026. After years of infrastructure build-out and testing, the first integrated passenger rail network will link cities from Al Sila in the west […]

Epstein files: Trump’s name appears in latest file drop; listed as passenger on 8 private jet flights

US President Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on at least eight flights aboard Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet, according to the latest documents released on the department of justice website Tuesday.The information appeared in an internal email dated 7 January 2020 that stated, “Donald Trump traveled on Epstein’s private jet many more times than […]

‘Only reason you should be flying…’: ICE using ‘confidential’ air passenger data for deportation

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been receiving lists of travelers who are coming through airports to cross-check with their list of people who ICE thinks should be deported, making the work easier but in a controversial way. The New York Times reported that since March, the list of air travelers has stopped being confidential […]

Delta reportedly apologises after passenger endures 5-hour flight beside poop-smeared ‘human biohazard’ | World News

The passenger recounted his ordeal in a Reddit post, detailing the five-hour flight beside a soiled, ‘human biohazard/ Image: Reddit, File A Delta Air Lines passenger has shared an astonishing account of a cross-country journey that turned into a nightmare after being seated beside an elderly man who soiled himself mid-flight. The incident, which unfolded […]

15 Dead After Massive Landslide Hits Passenger Bus in Himachal’s Bilaspur | Udaipur Kiran

Bilaspur (Udaipur Kiran): A tragic accident occurred in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday evening, when a massive landslide struck a passenger bus, leaving 15 people dead and several others trapped under the debris. According to officials, the incident took place around 6:25 PM near Bhallu, close to Barthin, as the bus was traveling […]

Etihad Rail reveals first passenger route details: 2026 launch, scenic journeys, and city connections | World News

Etihad Rail has officially confirmed four key passenger stations—in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah, forming the backbone of the initial route rollout/ Image: Etihad Rail The UAE’s ambitious 900-kilometre Etihad Rail project has taken a major step forward with the unveiling of a detailed network map during the Global Rail conference in Abu Dhabi. […]

UAE: Etihad Rail unveils passenger trains at Global Rail 2025, operations begin in 2026 | World News

Etihad Rail’s passenger trains, launching in 2026, will connect Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 57 minutes/Image: WAM Etihad Rail’s ambitious passenger train project took center stage at the Global Rail 2025 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, where visitors got their first close look at the soon-to-be operational service set to redefine intercity travel across the UAE. […]

Milan-London flight diverted to Paris as passenger starts ‘eating’ passport, another tries to flush it down

Ryanair’s Milan to London flight diverted after passenger starts eating his passport. A Ryanair flight from Milan to London was diverted to Paris as passengers freaked out seeing the weird activities of two men — one began ripping pages out of his passport and eating them. Another ran to the toilet and locked himself up, […]

FlyDubai flight from UAE to Tel Aviv diverts to Saudi Arabia after passenger suffers stroke mid flight | World News

FlyDubai flight from UAE to Tel Aviv diverted to Riyadh after an Israeli passenger suffered a stroke mid-air/Image: FlyDubai A FlyDubai flight en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an unscheduled emergency landing in Riyadh on September 24, 2025, after an Israeli passenger suffered a stroke mid-air. The incident prompted swift cooperation between FlyDubai’s […]

Saudi Arabia enforces strict ban on unlicensed passenger under new transport law | World News

The TGA fines unlicensed passenger transport up to SAR 20,000 with vehicle impoundment and deportation/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has announced firm enforcement of a new Road Transport Law that bans unlicensed passenger transport in all forms, including informal ride solicitation or hailing. The law introduces significant penalties aimed at deterring illegal […]