El Al’s profits jump nearly fivefold in 2024, amid Israel-Hamas War-driven demand
Jerusalem Post Demand for El Al tickets has surged as foreign airlines canceled flights to Israel due to the Israel-Hamas War, leaving El Al with near-monopoly status. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-845727
Read MoreRussia should eye additional incentives for Northern Supplies program — opinion
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Pavel Petrov voiced several proposals, including the federal budget’s subsidies to regional budgets to reimburse transportation costs, bank interest on loans attracted for Northern Supplies https://tass.com/economy/1926649
Read MoreCathay Pacific says profit edged up in 2024
Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific said on Wednesday that its attributable profit rose slightly in 2024 to US$1.27 billion, after announcing earlier this year that its flights were finally back to pre-pandemic levels. The city’s aviation sector was hit hard by Covid-era policies, which imposed strict rules on travellers that kept it…
Read MoreRussia already recorded 70 brushfires since start of year — ministry
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The fire season has begun earlier this year compared to the previous one,” the press service said https://tass.com/society/1926645
Read MorePenniless American gets help after wandering around Taiwan: Police
Taichung, March 12 (CNA) A man from the United States walked from Taoyuan to Taichung for six days without any money before finally asking for assistance from local police, who helped him contact the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), according to the police. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202503120021
Read MoreRussia examines statements after US-Ukraine talks carefully — Kremlin
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Peskov mentioned that the Kremlin is awaiting detailed information regarding the talks from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz https://tass.com/politics/1926643
Read MoreFour killed in Ukrainian attack on feed mill in Kursk region, acting governor reports
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Also, one building on the mill’s premises and some other property was damaged in the attack, Alexander Khinshtein said https://tass.com/politics/1926641
Read MoreIRS staff cuts mean less scrutiny for ultra-wealthy, officials warn
Washington Post IRS staff cuts mean less scrutiny for ultra-wealthy, officials warn. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/03/12/irs-staff-cuts-audits-delayed/
Read MoreLegislature upholds 2025 government budget plan
Taipei, March 12 (CNA) The Legislature on Wednesday voted to uphold the 2025 central government’s general budget plan it had previously passed through majority votes, an expected outcome that blocked the Cabinet’s bid to overturn the legislation. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202503120020
Read MoreChinese driver skilfully manoeuvres car on narrow road
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It took the driver about three minutes to get off the slope. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3301292/chinese-driver-skilfully-manoeuvres-car-narrow-road?utm_source=rss_feed
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