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‘Dire situation’: TSA chief warns of US airport closures amid DHS shutdown, says assaults on officers up over 500%

Travelers wait in a TSA line at a US airport The ongoing funding deadlock in the US Congress is beginning to strain aviation security operations, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) warning of potential airport shutdowns and a sharp rise in workplace challenges including dealing with assault incidents amid stressful situation.Testifying before the House Homeland…

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Amid US-Iran war, Nayara plans 35-day shutdown for maintenance; 8% of India’s refining capacity may take a hit

The company had postponed maintenance work at its 20 million tonnes-per-year Vadinar refinery in Gujarat. (AI image) Russia’s Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy is planning to halt operations for around 35 days starting early April, a move that could temporarily take nearly 8% of India’s refining capacity offline and tighten domestic fuel availability, according to people familiar…

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4 IAF-controlled civil airports to face temp shutdown for runway repair; Jodhpur facility first to be shut from March 29 for month | India News

Four IAF-controlled civil airports will face temporary shutdowns as their runways need recarpeting for smooth operations of both military and civil aircraft. As the runways at Jodhpur, Srinagar, Pune and Adampur airports will be recarpeted under different schedules this year, civilian flights at these airports will be affected during their respective shutdown periods.Starting with the…

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Fuel shortage fear grips Pakistan: Sharif orders school shutdown, four-day workweek amid Mideast conflict

Pakistan on Monday announced a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing fuel consumption, including temporary school closures, reduced government fuel allowances and a four-day workweek for public offices, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East threatens energy supplies.Pakistan’s prime minister Shehbaz Sharif said the measures were being introduced to conserve fuel and manage…

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UAE markets reopen after 2 day shutdown: Dubai, Abu Dhabi stocks tumble as Iran war shock hits investors

Stocks in the United Arab Emirates fell sharply on Wednesday as markets reopened after a rare two-day trading halt triggered by Iran’s missile and drone attacks on the Gulf nation over the weekend, prompting investors to reassess geopolitical risks, Reuters reported.Dubai and Abu Dhabi exchanges had suspended trading on March 2 and March 3 —…

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Poonch observes complete shutdown to mourn killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; security on high alert | Jammu News

A complete shutdown has been observed in Poonch (ANI Image) POONCH: A complete shutdown was observed in Poonch on Tuesday as members of the Shia Muslim community mourned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and protested against the US and Israel.Police and CRPF personnel have been placed on high alert across the…

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US government ‘shutdown’ again: Why these crises keep happening and what they really mean?

Government shutdowns in the United States can sometimes feel like a long-running TV soap. Just as one funding standoff is resolved, reports of another closure begin to surface.The repetition of the term “shutdown” can create confusion, raising many questions like, “Didn’t this just happen? Does a shutdown mean the entire government simply goes on vacation?…

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US airlines warn of disruption as DHS suspends PreCheck, Global Entry during shutdown

Major US airlines have expressed concern over travel disruptions after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) decided to temporarily suspend its PreCheck and Global Entry programmes amid an ongoing government shutdown.The suspension will take effect from 6 a.m. ET (1100 GMT) on Sunday, days after a partial shutdown began following the failure of Republicans and…

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