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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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Escalation in South Asia: India Strikes Pakistan Over Kashmir Attack, Islamabad Vows Retaliation

In a dramatic escalation of tensions between two nuclear-armed neighbors, India launched missile strikes on Pakistan early Wednesday, targeting what it described as terrorist infrastructure in response to a deadly attack on Hindu tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir last month. The attack, which claimed 26 lives, has been blamed on Pakistan-based militant groups, though Islamabad denies involvement.

Pakistan has condemned the strikes as a “blatant act of war”, reporting that at least 26 people were killed and 46 injured in the Indian assault. Pakistani officials claim that civilian sites, including mosques, were among the targets, contradicting India's assertion that it exercised “considerable restraint” in selecting its targets. 

The situation has sparked international concern, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres urging both nations to exercise military restraint. Meanwhile, Pakistan has vowed to retaliate, stating that it reserves the right to respond at a time and place of its choosing. 

With both sides exchanging heavy artillery fire across the contested Kashmir region, fears of a broader conflict loom large. The world watches anxiously as diplomatic efforts attempt to de-escalate the crisis. 


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