Russian forces stepped up their assault on the Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk on Saturday after claiming to have captured the nearby rail hub of Lyman, as Kyiv intensified its calls for longer-range weaponry from the West to help it fight back in the Donbas region. Slow, solid Russian gains in […]
Day: May 30, 2022
UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet, whose rare visit to China was criticised by rights groups and Western countries, said she urged Beijing to review its counter-terrorism policies to ensure they comply with international human rights standards. Bachelet reiterated, however, that her six-day trip, which ended on Saturday and included […]
TORONTO — With a month to go before the start of the summer 2022 travel season, and with lineups and delays at Toronto Pearson and other airports still causing headaches, the federal government is outlining measures aimed at alleviating the bottlenecks. Delays for passengers both inbound and outbound at Pearson […]
Investigators in Texas on Saturday sought to determine how critical mistakes were made in the response to the deadly Uvalde school shooting, including why nearly 20 officers remained outside a classroom as children placed panicked 911 calls for help. Why the officers waited in the hallway nearly an hour before […]
TORONTO — ACITA’s recent meeting with senior staff of Transport Minister Omar Alghabra’s office included the group’s take on ways to alleviate the unwieldy lineups and delays at Canada’s biggest airports. ACITA’s checklist covered several points aimed at easing the chaos, compiled from client and colleague feedback. Here’s a look […]
MISSISSAUGA — TICO’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place virtually this year on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET, the AGM will be held for the purpose of the following: (a) receiving the financial statements for the previous financial year, together with the Auditor’s Report; (b) receiving […]
CROMVOIRT — KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has unveiled its brand new Premium Comfort Class, featuring more space and luxury features than Economy, at prices lower than World Business Class. The intermediate cabin is an entirely new inflight class with its own cabin, offering a new type of seats. Depending on […]
BRIDGETOWN — The government of Barbados has announced changes to its travel entry protocols for unvaccinated travellers. Starting June 1, 2022, all unvaccinated travellers will be required to follow the below process for travel to Barbados: Present a negative pre-flight test taken no more than three days prior to arrival […]