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Holiday Turbulence: Flight Delays Hit Major Canadian Airports on Boxing Day

  Passengers wait in a check-in line at Vancouver International Airport after a snowstorm crippled operations during the holidays in 2022.   Travelers across Canada are facing a challenging Boxing Day as major airports report widespread delays and cancellations triggered by winter weather and heavy post‑holiday traffic. With thousands of passengers returning home or heading out for year‑end vacations, the timing couldn’t be more disruptive. Toronto Pearson, the country’s busiest airport, is experiencing the most significant impact. A mix of snow, freezing drizzle, and strong winds has slowed de‑icing operations and reduced runway capacity. Long lines at security and check‑in counters are adding to the congestion, with some travelers reporting wait times stretching beyond an hour. Ottawa, Montreal, and Vancouver airports are also dealing with delays, though to varying degrees. In Eastern Canada, Halifax is managing a combination of fog and residual holiday traffic, while air...

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Arab Nations Stand Firm Against Trump's Relocation Proposal


In a recent development, powerful Arab nations have collectively rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring Egypt and Jordan. The proposal, which aimed to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, was met with strong opposition from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, the Palestinian Authority, and the Arab League.

The joint statement released by these nations emphasized their rejection of any plans to move Palestinians out of their territories in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the proposal, stating that the Palestinian people "will not abandon their land and holy sites". Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi also expressed firm opposition, highlighting the potential risks of expanding the conflict in the region.

Trump's suggestion, which he described as a way to "clean out that whole thing," was seen as an alarming escalation in the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people by human rights groups. The proposal has sparked widespread condemnation and reaffirmed the commitment of Arab nations to support the Palestinian cause and resist any attempts to displace their people.

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