International

Global IT outage grounds thousands of flights

July 19, 2024 in International

Over 2,300 flights have been cancelled globally, with more than 23,000 experiencing delays just today alone, according to Flight Aware. Many of these may be due to a widespread IT outage affecting major airlines and airports. The disruption stems from technical issues impacting Microsoft and cybersecurity firm...

Three Chinese arrested in Guyana; Gold smuggling links suspected

July 12, 2024 in International

Three Chinese citizens have been apprehended by Guyanese authorities following a coordinated inter-agency intelligence operation on Tuesday. The operation, which targeted a city hotel, resulted in a significant seizure of cash and weapons. Law enforcement officials reported confiscating 39 million Guyana dollars (approximately US$186,000) during the raid. Additionally,...