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  Stranded passengers wait at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh after flights to Dubai and Bahrain were cancelled after Iranian strikes. Global air travel has been thrown into turmoil as escalating US‑Iran tensions trigger widespread airspace closures across the Middle East, forcing airlines to cancel or reroute thousands of flights and leaving passengers stranded around the world.  Major Hubs Brought to a Standstill Key transit airports—including Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE and Doha in Qatar—have either shut down or severely restricted operations as airstrikes continue in the region. These hubs, normally among the busiest for international connections, have become bottlenecks with terminals packed and departure boards filled with cancellations.  Global Disruptions Spread The closures have rippled far beyond the Middle East. Travellers in Asia, Australia, and Europe are reporting long delays, missed connections, and limited information as...

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Tragedy Strikes Vancouver Street Festival: Nine Lives Lost in SUV Incident


A devastating incident unfolded at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day Block Party on Saturday evening, leaving nine people dead and multiple others injured. The festival, celebrating Filipino culture, was winding down near East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street when a black SUV plowed into the crowd at high speed.

Eyewitness accounts describe the scene as chaotic, with bodies scattered across the street and bystanders rushing to assist the injured. The driver, a 30-year-old Vancouver man, was restrained by festival-goers until police arrived. Authorities have confirmed that the suspect is known to them and have ruled out terrorism as a motive.

The Lapu Lapu Day Block Party, named after a Filipino resistance fighter, had drawn thousands of attendees throughout the day. The tragedy has left the community in shock, with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim expressing his condolences and support for the victims and their families.

Investigations are ongoing, and the Vancouver Police Department's Major Crime Section is leading the case. The city mourns the loss of lives and grapples with the aftermath of this horrific event.

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