“Mass Chaos”: US Airspace Shutdown Looms as Government Shutdown Drags On
The U.S. may be forced to close “certain parts of the airspace” next week, the Transportation Secretary warned, as a critical shortage of air traffic controllers looms.
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The U.S. may be forced to close “certain parts of the airspace” next week, the Transportation Secretary warned, as a critical shortage of air traffic controllers looms.

U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack warned Lebanon’s leaders that this is their final chance to disarm Hezbollah peacefully through U.S.-brokered talks with Israel. Failure to act, he said, will leave Lebanon isolated and powerless to stop Israel from pursuing disarmament by force.

Russia launched over 6,000 drones on Ukraine in July—its deadliest drone campaign since 2022.

Ukraine’s deadliest airstrike in 2025 claims 31 lives; Trump issues Russia peace deadline; NATO boosts aid.

Ghislaine Maxwell moved to Texas minimum-security prison after secret DOJ talks and alleged Epstein disclosures.

Tsunami waves strike Japan following Russian mega-quake; Fukushima workers evacuated, Hawaii and Pacific islands on alert.

President Trump warns Putin: respond within 10 days or face new U.S. tariffs—“I don’t worry about oil prices.”

A suspected Belarusian drone violated Lithuanian airspace, flying over Vilnius just weeks after a similar incursion by a Russian drone.

Lebanese President Aoun says talks with Hezbollah on disarmament continue but progress remains slow amid rising border tensions.

Israel announces temporary humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza to allow UN and aid groups access to population centers.