Emirates Launches Free Starlink Satellite Internet on Its Flights
Emirates Airlines has officially confirmed the launch of high-speed Starlink satellite internet from SpaceX on its aircraft. This will be one of the largest in-flight Wi-Fi deployments in the world. 🚀 When will it launch? The first Emirates aircraft equipped with Starlink will take to the skies as early as the end of November 2025. […]
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The Brooklyn Bridge barge ran aground off the Bahamas, its cargo looted by locals.
An unusual incident occurred off the coast of the Bahamas: the cargo barge Brooklyn Bridge, owned by the American company Trailer Bridge, was looted after it lost tow and ran aground due to a mechanical failure. 📌 On November 11, 2025, the tugboat Southern Dawn, which was towing the barge from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico, […]
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The livestock carrier Spiridon II is stuck off the coast of Turkey with nearly 3,000 cattle on board.
The Spiridon II has been anchored off the coast of Bandırma, Turkey, for more than 50 days after departing Montevideo, Uruguay, on September 19. There are 2,853 cattle and 20 crew members on board. The Togo-flagged vessel 🇹🇬 is operated by a Honduran company. According to local media, 48 animals have already died, and feed […]
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A billion barrels of oil have accumulated on tankers in the world’s oceans. It’s not being unloaded—and the amount is growing due to sanctions against Russia, Iran, and Venezuela.
🔘Since the end of August, the volume of oil accumulated on tankers has increased. About 40% of this increase was provided by crude from sanctioned countries—Russia, Iran, and Venezuela (or oil of unclear origin). 🔘Even at the low end of the scale (about 20%), this is more than the combined share of these three countries […]
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Qantas is preparing to launch the world’s longest passenger flights.
Australian airline Qantas is taking the next step in its ambitious Project Sunrise project—direct, nonstop flights from Australia to London and New York. 🛫 Assembly of the first A350-1000ULR aircraft, designed for these ultra-long-haul routes, has been completed at the Airbus plant in Toulouse. Delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for the second half […]
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