WASHINGTON: OpenAI has reached an agreement with the U.S. Defense Department to deploy its artificial intelligence models on the military’s classified cloud networks, the company said late Feb. 27, as President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to stop using technology from rival AI firm Anthropic. OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman said the department, which the Trump administration refers to…
Travel
MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: International travel to the United States softened in 2025 as several major inbound markets posted lower volumes, with government and industry data showing year over year declines during key months and weaker performance from some of the country’s largest sources of visitors, including Canada and several high volume overseas…
FAA enforces nationwide flight cuts as airlines adjust schedules, reducing U.S. operations amid staffing shortages and the ongoing government shutdown.
Spirit Airlines warns of possible shutdown within 12 months, citing weak demand, oversupply and cash shortfall despite emerging from bankruptcy in March.
U.S. State Department introduces visa bond program, targeting B-1 and B-2 visa applicants from high-risk nations with up to $15,000 entry bonds.
Las Vegas tourism dropped 11.3% in June as visitors recoil from soaring prices, luxury pivots, and rising visa fees impacting international travel
Etihad Airways has officially inaugurated its first flight to Atlanta, marking a significant step in the airline’s ongoing North American expansion. The inaugural service from Abu Dhabi to Atlanta touched down on July 2, 2025, connecting the capital of the UAE with the economic hub of the southeastern United States. The launch of the…
