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Sinkhole shuts down runway at New York LaGuardia airport
A sinkhole at LaGuardia airport runway leads to delays and cancellations.
Lithuanian leadership hides from drone threat
Lithuanian leadership evacuated due to drone threat. NATO jets scrambled after radar signal near border. Air raid warnings issued.
Chef detained in Russia for narsharab sauce
Foreign chef detained at Koltsovo Airport for smuggling 21 kg of narsharab sauce from Baku. Read more.
US charges 3 TM officials for $20M fraud
US DOJ charges three Telekom Malaysia officials for embezzling over $20 million through forged records and false statements.
US airlines oppose Trump small airport private security plan
US airlines oppose Trump's plan for mandatory private security at small airports. Read more on Bond.az.
Flights from Kirkuk to Baku to start in June
Kirkuk-Baku flights are expected to start in June 2024. Iraqi Airways will operate the route. Get the latest updates on flight schedules.
FAA Closes Shutdown Flight Cut Probe
FAA closes probe into airline noncompliance with flight cuts during the 2025 government shutdown, with no fines imposed.
Cabbarov: Key word for liberated territories is sustainability
Mikayil Cabbarov at WUF13 discusses sustainability, economic planning, and infrastructure for liberated territories.
SSP Group Appoints Candace McGraw to Board
SSP Group appoints Candace McGraw as independent non-executive director. Effective June 1, she brings aviation expertise.
Traffic congestion in Baku streets - 19.05.2026
Traffic congestion in Baku: On May 19, 2026, the ITMC announced congested areas.
Adani Enterprises to Pay US $275 Million for Sanctions Violations
Adani Enterprises pays $275 million fine for violating US sanctions on Iran. Details on LPG imports from Iran and settlement terms.
AZAL cancels flights to Nakhchivan - REASON?
AZAL cancels flights to Nakhchivan due to bad weather. Flights resume after weather improves.
FAA admits failure on warnings before crash
FAA head admits agency failed to act on warnings before January 2025 fatal collision that killed 67 near Reagan Airport.
Georgian Prime Minister arrives in Azerbaijan
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze visits Azerbaijan for UN Urban Forum. Welcomed by Health Minister Teymur Musayev.
Belarus official arrives in Baku
Belarus National Assembly Chairman Igor Sergeyenko visits Azerbaijan for WUF13.
Traffic jam streets in Baku - May 18, 2026
List of streets with traffic jams in Baku on May 18, 2026 - from the Intelligent Transport Management Center.
D-8 Secretary General arrives in Azerbaijan
D-8 Secretary General Sohail Mahmud visits Azerbaijan to participate in WUF13 in Baku.
Libya Presidential Council head visits Azerbaijan
Libyan Presidential Council head Mohamed Younis Al-Menfi visits Azerbaijan for WUF13.
Bulgarian President Yotova arrives in Azerbaijan
Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova visits Azerbaijan for WUF13
Slovak Deputy PM arrives in Azerbaijan for UN forum
Slovak Deputy PM Tomas Taraba arrives in Azerbaijan for the UN World Urban Forum.
Serbian President arrives in Azerbaijan
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic visits Azerbaijan for the UN World Urban Forum (WUF13).
Moscow faces largest drone attack in over a year, 4 killed
Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow kills 4, injures 12. Moscow oil refinery targeted but not damaged. Over 550 drones downed across Russia.
Zimbabwe VP Visits Azerbaijan
Zimbabwe Vice President Constantino Chiwenga arrives in Baku for UN Urban Forum.
Kenyan President Arrives in Azerbaijan
Kenyan President William Ruto visits Azerbaijan for WUF13, greeted at Heydar Aliyev Airport.
First group of Azerbaijani pilgrims depart for Hajj
First group of Azerbaijani pilgrims depart for Hajj. 180 pilgrims left from Baku airport, quota 1150, price 6100 USD.
King of Eswatini arrives in Azerbaijan
King Mswati III of Eswatini visits Azerbaijan for the UN World Urban Forum.
WUF13 transport system: how will it work?
WUF13 transport in Baku: buses, trains, metro, taxi. Free buses for accredited participants. Real-time route planning.
Flights to Nakhchivan Canceled: Reason is Weather
Flights to Nakhchivan canceled due to bad weather. AZAL prioritizes safety.
WUF13 Briefing: Over 40,000 Registrations
WUF13 preparatory briefing hosted 150 diplomats and guests; over 40,000 registrations set a record.
UK-Antalya flight makes emergency landing
A SunExpress flight from Bristol to Antalya made an emergency landing at London-Stansted after a bomb threat. The threat was later found to be a hoax.
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