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Air travel has reached new horizons, with several ultra-long-haul routes connecting distant corners of the globe without a single stop. According to OAG Aviation’s 2024 ranking, the longest non-stop commercial flights are defined by sheer distance, often exceeding 14,000 kilometers and lasting upwards of 17 hours. Topping the list is Singapore Airlines’ New York (JFK) to Singapore route, covering an astonishing 15,332 km. Just behind is its Newark-Singapore flight, nearly identical in...

Remember, August 14, 2025, Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa lit up in a stunning combination of green and white, celebrating Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day. The world’s tallest building offered a breathtaking visual tribute, captivating residents, visitors, and audiences watching online. The impressive light show, designed to honor Pakistan’s national colors, reflected the deep cultural and diplomatic ties between the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan. Dubai, known for its vibrant skyline and spectacular displays,...

In 2017, the Netherlands set a global benchmark for sustainable transportation when its national railway, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), became the first railway system in the world to operate entirely on wind energy. By collaborating with the energy company Eneco, NS secured long-term contracts to supply wind-generated electricity for all of its electric trains, effectively transforming the country’s rail network into a carbon-free transit system. This initiative impacts more than 600,000 passengers every...

This summer, football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez delighted fans worldwide by announcing their engagement, marking a new chapter after eight years together. The couple, who recently relocated to Riyadh due to Ronaldo’s football career, shared the exciting news on social media, giving their followers a glimpse into their personal celebration. Rodriguez posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, saying, “Yes I do. In this and in all my...

President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will preside over the Second Civil Investiture Ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening, where she will present the prestigious Padma Awards to distinguished individuals from various fields. The Padma Awards — comprising the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri — are among India’s highest civilian honors. They recognize exceptional contributions in areas such as arts, literature, education, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs,...

MOSCOW/TEHRAN: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian that Moscow wants a “fair” nuclear deal between the US and Iran and was ready to help advance talks, the Kremlin said. “The Russian side confirmed its readiness to contribute to the promotion of this dialogue with the goal of reaching a fair agreement based on the principles of international law,” the Kremlin said in a readout of a call...

BERLIN: Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday voiced “considerable concern” about the Gaza conflict and said he would send his foreign minister to Israel this weekend. The conservative Merz, 69, long a strong supporter of Israel, said that Israel has a right to fight the Palestinian militant group Hamas but must follow international law. Merz, who took office on Tuesday, said Germany’s new Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul would travel to Israel...

BERLIN: Germany’s new Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed Tuesday to be a “very European” leader, with the continent’s other countries hopeful Germany will take on a greater international role.“I am influenced by my work in the European Parliament, that has shaped me a lot to this day,” Merz said after being elected chancellor by the Bundestag earlier in the day.On his first full day in office, Merz will head Wednesday to France and then...