KLM will serve 164 destinations this winter, adding flights to the Americas and Europe while preparing its first Airbus A350 passenger service to Toronto.
US-led anti-cartel alliance backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.
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{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers across Americas urge US to end drug boat strike campaign More than 70 lawmakers from North and South America, including the U.S., Canada and Colombia, are calling on the Trump administration to end its deadly strike campaign against alleged drug-smuggling boats in the…
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© Embraer Bermuda-based airline BermudAir is expanding into cargo operations with the addition of one Embraer E190F, which it will lease from Regional One. This makes it the second operator of Embraer’s E-Freighter worldwide and the first in the Americas, Embraer and Regional One announced on 16 September. BermudAir plans to use the freighter to...
The El Nino–Southern Oscillation this year equaled its record intensity, according to specialists, and could yet reach record levels. The weather phenomenon's influence has already been felt across the world, with drought, wildfires, food shortages and sharp rises in water temperatures. The state of California has declared a state of emergency due to El Nino and the effects have been felt all over the Americas.
Country: World Source: UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs New York, USA Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Your Excellency Mr. Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council. Excellencies, Distinguished guests, Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this timely event. Non-State Armed Groups are a widespread challenge to States in every geographic region. More than 200 million people are estimated to live in areas they control or contest. In many contexts, armed groups can exert significant influence over security, governance, and economic opportunity. Their presence can threaten communities, fuel crime, prolong conflict, and challenge state institutions. In some settings, multiple armed groups can operate simultaneously. New, inexpensive, and readily available technologies allow even small groups to cause disproportionate harm. For example, drone use has expanded rapidly, and over 80 percent of armed groups are estimated to have access to drone technology. Meanwhile, social media enables groups to spread misinformation and expand their reach and influence. Understanding how to address the challenges posed by these entities -- while upholding international law, state sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national ownership -- is an essential component of conflict prevention, resolution, and peacebuilding. State responses require comprehensive whole-of-government approaches and the coordination of political, security, legal, and administrative efforts. International support can be crucial where national capacity or resources are limited. Effective cooperation with sub-national authorities is especially important. They are often closest to affected communities, particularly where state presence is limited. At the international level, cooperation between States is essential, particularly where armed groups operate across borders, launch cross-border attacks, or disrupt trade routes. Few regions have experienced these challenges as directly as the Middle East, where non-state armed groups such as the Houthis and Hezbollah are undermining the authority of internationally recognized governments and contributing to wider risks to regional and international peace and security. More broadly, efforts to prevent and resolve regional and intra-state tensions can reduce external support that enables armed groups to sustain conflict. As part of these efforts, analyzing the interests of armed groups is necessary, even when they appear irreconcilable with those of governments and other stakeholders. This can help identify practical steps to reduce violence, facilitate humanitarian access, restore services, and advance sustainable political and legal outcomes. This is particularly crucial where armed groups are capable of sustaining prolonged asymmetrical violence, causing grievous human suffering and destruction, undermining territorial integrity and state authority, and contributing to broader regional and international instability. Engagement with Non-State Armed Groups will rarely be straightforward. Yet, we cannot be daunted by the challenges. We need comprehensive strategies with coherent objectives: to reduce violence and other harmful impacts in the short term, while creating pathways to long-term solutions. Such efforts are most effective when they are nationally owned and focused on sustainable peace, even if progress is incremental. National efforts can be reinforced if we approach this challenge collectively, through international cooperation and coordinated action. This allows us to draw on the complementary strengths of States, regional organizations, the United Nations and local actors. Regional and sub-regional organizations, like the Gulf Cooperation Council, have an important role to play: coordinating diplomatic efforts, supporting technical assistance to national institutions that serve and protect all communities, and investing in the disarmament and reintegration of former combatants and the recovery of conflict-affected communities. The United Nations stands ready to support Member State initiatives to address challenges posed by non-state armed groups, including efforts to strengthen effective and inclusive state institutions, reinforce legitimate state authority and advance solutions that contribute to sustainable peace and stability. Thank you.
ReliefWeb•UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs21 Sept
Passengers flying on several airlines across the Americas should expect to see reliably higher inflight Wi-Fi speeds now that Viasat’s ultra-high-capacity ViaSat-3 F2 (VS3 F2) geostationary satellite has officially entered service. In the Americas, Viasat counts Aeromexico, Azul, American, Breeze, Delta, JetBlue, LATAM, Southwest and United among its customers. “Rollout on VS3 F2 is already...
French soccer star Kylian Mbappe has ended his two-decade-long partnership with Nike and signed with Swiss sportswear brand On, the latest blow for the American brand as newer rivals gain ground in the athletic footwear market. On plans to launch its first football boots in 2027, and also named former French player Thierry Henry as its director of football. On's U.S.-listed shares were up 5% in premarket trading. The Roger Federer-backed company is looking for growth in the Americas, which account for more than half of its revenue. On has focused on full-price sales, but has struggled in the region this year amid choppy economic spending. Mbappé's move to On ends a relationship between the French national team captain and Nike that dates back to 2006, and comes at the heels of Nike's loss of recent World Cup winner Spain's Lamine Yamal to Adidas. "We are proud of what we achieved together on and off the pitch. As he moves into the next phase of his career, we wish him continued success for what comes next," Nike said in a separate statement. Nike had increasingly leaned on Mbappé as one of the sport's leading global ambassadors following the latter stages of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's career. The World Cup winner remained a centerpiece of Nike's football marketing at this year's FIFA World Cup, most recently receiving signature editions of its Mercurial boots. "Once again it (football) has led me to one of the biggest changes in my life. Now, I find myself surrounded by innovators who dream of the same things I do," Mbappé said on his social media accounts.
BermudAir has confirmed plans to lease an Embraer E190F freighter from Regional One, becoming the first operator of Embraer’s E Freighter programme in the Americas and… The post BermudAir To Get The Embraer E190F: Is It Worth It? first appeared on The Aviation Hub .
Embraer and Regional One said that BermudAir has become the second airline worldwide to operate the Brazilian planemaker’s E190F freighter, with the aircraft marking the first deployment of the converted jet in the Americas. BermudAir will operate one E190F leased from aircraft lessor Regional One, expanding the airline’s existing passenger operation serving destinations across the […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm17 Sept
BermudAir will take delivery of an Embraer E190F and become the first carrier in the Americas — and the second worldwide — to operate the type as it expands its services into the dedicated freighter market. The boutique airline, which launched in 2023 with two Embraer passenger jets, completed a lease deal with Regional One […]
Aviation News – BermudAir has officially become the second global operator and the first airline in the Americas to deploy the new Embraer E190F cargo...
Cusco is known for tourism. But the city’s biggest football team is chasing a repeat of a South American title that caused shockwaves more than 20 years ago It was one of those nights when Cusco shifted the spotlight from its tourism engine to football. At a stadium named after Garcilaso de la Vega – celebrated for his chronicles about the Inca empire – around 30,000 people gathered to witness something far more immediate than nearby Machu Picchu, arguably the best-known archaeological site in the Americas. Cusco’s biggest team, Cienciano, were set to play in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarter-final, 23 years after they became the first Peruvian club to lift an international trophy. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Kervy Justo Robles in Cusco16 Sept
It comes after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a trip to South America last week, where he met with the conservative leaders of Peru, Colombia and Ecuador to pledge further support and cooperation.
Euronews15 SeptCountries: Yemen, Djibouti Source: UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs New York, UN Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Mr. President, The situation in and around the Bab al Mandab Strait has become increasingly volatile in recent days. Further to the briefing of Special Envoy Grundberg to this Council on 10 September, fighting has intensified along Yemen’s west coast, as the Houthis continued their advance towards the Bab al Mandab Strait, reportedly capturing several islands in the southern Red Sea. According to maritime tracking sites, commercial shipping flows through the Red Sea appear to remain unaffected for the time being. Nevertheless, the Houthi advance has added to market concerns, amid continuing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. In parallel, the Government of Yemen reportedly launched a counteroffensive following the Houthi advances over the past week, with localized clashes reported across several frontlines in Marib, Lahj, Al-Jawf, Hajjah, Al-Bayda and Sa’ada. The counteroffensive, reportedly including extensive airstrikes, also extends to Taiz. Unconfirmed estimates indicate hundreds of combatant casualties in recent days. Mr. President, The impact of these hostilities also extends to the civilian population, forcing people to flee their homes, causing civilian casualties and putting already stretched humanitarian operations under growing pressure. Our colleagues from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warn that at least 125,000 people have now been displaced across Yemen since the start of the month. Over this same period, the UN Human Rights Office has reported 40 civilian casualties – eight people killed and 32 others injured. Women and children account for half of those killed and more than half of those injured. Meanwhile, across the Red Sea in Djibouti, UN teams are working closely with the Government of Djibouti in response to the arrival of people fleeing the latest escalation of conflict in Yemen. As of 14 September, approximately 2,300 people had arrived in the Obock region in northern Djibouti. Registration is continuing, and further arrivals are expected. We call on all parties to protect civilians, respect international humanitarian law, and facilitate safe and unimpeded humanitarian access so that urgently needed assistance can reach communities in need. Mr. President, The ongoing escalation is not limited to the Bab al Mandab Strait and Yemen. On 14 September, the spokesperson for the Saudi coalition forces said 13 individuals were injured, and seven residences were damaged in Houthi missile and drone strikes on Abha, Khamis Mushait, and Taif in Saudi Arabia. On 12 September, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemned the targeting of the East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions by several drones reportedly launched from an area inside Iraq. The attacks reportedly resulted in injuries and material damage. The strikes caused the pipeline to shut down for repairs, interrupting the crucial artery Saudi Arabia had been using as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated it had decided to avoid escalatory countermeasures following a request from Iraq’s Prime Minister. On 12 September, the Office of the Iraqi Prime Minister released a statement expressing appreciation for “the Kingdom’s response to the efforts made by Iraq to contain the situation.” The statement also noted that Prime Minister al-Zaidi had ordered an urgent investigation into the attacks and the parties behind them. Iraq also reaffirmed that “its territory and airspace will not be a launching pad for aggression against any State”. Mr. President, On 14 September, the Houthis claimed to have targeted the King Khaled Airbase in Khamis Mushait in southern Saudi Arabia with several ballistic missiles and drones in response to “300 Saudi airstrikes over the past five days”. This follows an earlier attack on 8 September on civilian and economic targets across Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jizan and Najran in southern Saudi Arabia, reportedly injuring 73 civilians, including women and children. We reiterate our firm condemnation of Houthi cross-border attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. Navigational rights and freedoms in and around the Red Sea and the Bab al Mandab Strait must be fully restored and respected by all, in accordance with international law and consistent with relevant resolutions of this Council, including resolution 2722. We remain concerned by the continued intensification of military clashes across multiple frontlines in Yemen, and call upon all parties to exercise restraint, prevent further escalation, and engage constructively with UN-led political efforts. Mr. President, We remain deeply concerned by the continued instability affecting another critical maritime waterway in the region – the Strait of Hormuz. Navigational rights and freedoms in and around international maritime corridors must be fully restored and respected in accordance with international law. The longer the Strait remains choked, the higher the cost globally. Further escalation risks grave consequences for international peace and security, global energy markets, food security, and the economies of countries far beyond the region, particularly the most vulnerable. All parties must take every feasible precaution to protect civilian vessels, crews and infrastructure. Mr. President, Developments around the Bab al-Mandab underline the urgent need to prevent Yemen’s conflict from further threatening the security of the Red Sea and this vital international maritime route. What is needed now is sustained engagement that reduces tensions, prevents further escalation and safeguards freedom of navigation. The parties in Yemen should prioritize dialogue and engage constructively with UN-led efforts toward a negotiated political solution. Thank you.
ReliefWeb•UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs15 Sept
When public health researchers want to know whether diseases such as COVID-19 or polio are circulating in a community, they can look for genetic evidence in wastewater.
Countries: Guatemala, Canada, Mexico, United States of America, World Source: Pan American Health Organization Please refer to the attached file. Summary of the Situation Between epidemiological week (EW) 1 and EW 35 of 2026 (which ended on 5 September 2026), the Region of the Americas reported 52,676 confirmed cases of measles in 17 countries and territories, representing a 3.8-fold increase compared with the same period in 2025. Guatemala (33,334), Mexico (12,848), the United States (3,134), Peru (1,997), and Canada (1,119) account for the vast majority (99.5%) of confirmed cases (Map 1). A total of 61 deaths have been reported, including 41 in Guatemala, 19 in Mexico, and one in Bolivia (1). During EW 33 and EW 34 of 2026, the Region of the Americas reported 911 new confirmed cases of measles in six countries and territories, representing a 36.6% decrease compared with the previous two-week period (EW 31–32; 1,436 new cases, of which 274 were retrospectively accounted for since the last regional situation report was published) (Figure 1). Of the 911 new confirmed cases reported during EW 33–34, Guatemala accounted for 350, followed by the United States with 303, Peru with 171, and Mexico with 83 while Bolivia and Canada reported two cases each2.
ReliefWeb•Pan American Health Organization14 Sept
Her hit novel Station Eleven seemed to predict the pandemic, now the novelist is tackling the future of the US. She talks about chance, world-building and experiencing a ‘tiny bit’ of clairvoyance When Emily St John Mandel was a child she had a dream that would stay with her for decades. It was a nightmare in which “I was trying to find my dad in a crowd, and there were other people who looked like him but weren’t him”, she says. “It just kind of struck my imagination.” Forty-ish years later, Mandel’s seventh novel, Exit Party, opens with a gathering in Los Angeles, 2031, where bizarre things happen. Doubles of some guests appear. Someone else disappears altogether. The novel then alternates between two potential future Americas, one riven by the chaos of civil war, the other a surveillance state. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Hannah Marriott13 SeptHer hit novel Station Eleven seemed to predict the pandemic, now the novelist is tackling the future of the US. She talks about chance, world-building and experiencing a ‘tiny bit’ of clairvoyance When Emily St John Mandel was a child she had a dream that would stay with her for decades. It was a nightmare in which “I was trying to find my dad in a crowd, and there were other people who looked like him but weren’t him”, she says. “It just kind of struck my imagination.” Forty-ish years later, Mandel’s seventh novel, Exit Party, opens with a gathering in Los Angeles, 2031, where bizarre things happen. Doubles of some guests appear. Someone else disappears altogether. The novel then alternates between two potential future Americas, one riven by the chaos of civil war, the other a surveillance state. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Hannah Marriott13 Sept
Qatar Airways will expand its global network to more than 170 destinations during the 2026-2027 winter season, reflecting the airline’s network growth and reinforcing its position as a leader in global connectivity. The winter schedule will see Qatar Airways operate more than 186 weekly flights across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East, providing passengers with greater choice and seamless experiences through its award-winning hub at Hamad International Airport.
