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Air Transat Faces Flight Suspensions Amid Pilot Strike Notice

  Air Transat has announced it will gradually suspend flights starting Monday following a 72-hour strike notice issued by its pilots’ union. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing roughly 700 pilots, delivered the notice after nearly a year of unsuccessful negotiations with the airline’s parent company, Transat A.T. Inc. Background The union filed the strike notice on Sunday, giving pilots the legal right to walk off the job as early as Wednesday. Last week, pilots voted 99% in favor of strike action , underscoring their frustration over stalled contract talks. ALPA leaders emphasized that pilots do not want to strike but feel compelled to act after management failed to meet demands for a modernized agreement. Airline Response Air Transat confirmed it will begin suspending flights gradually between December 8 and 9 to prepare for a possible full shutdown. The company stated it is working “around the clock” to reach a deal and minimize disruption for trave...

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Ceasefire Negotiations Between Israel and Hamas to Continue in Qatar


Efforts to establish peace in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas are set to progress, with ceasefire talks anticipated to recommence in Qatar this Sunday. These discussions, facilitated by Egyptian officials, represent a critical juncture as they bring together Israeli and Hamas representatives for the first time since Ramadan began.

The proposed three-stage plan by Hamas outlines a roadmap to halt hostilities. Initially, a six-week ceasefire would involve a prisoner exchange, followed by a permanent ceasefire declaration and, ultimately, the lifting of the blockade on Gaza to allow reconstruction efforts.

Despite the complexity of the situation, with demands for a permanent ceasefire from Hamas and Israel’s objective to “annihilate Hamas,” there is a cautious optimism that these talks could mark a turning point in a conflict that has deeply affected the Gaza region and its inhabitants.

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