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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Yahoo
Prayers Pouring In After 5 High Schoolers Are In 'Horrific' Crash
Prayers Pouring In After 5 High Schoolers Are In 'Horrific' Crash originally appeared on The Spun. Prayers are pouring in after five high schoolers were involved in a "horrific" car accident in Florida. A group of five high schoolers were reportedly involved in a deadly crash in Pompano Beach, Florida on Sunday. The crash reportedly claimed at least two lives and injured more. A 16-year-old and 17-year-old student were killed in the crash. The crash occurred in the 200 block of West Copans Road in Pompano Beach. Some of the students attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale. "Today's a very difficult and hard day for the entire community of Saint Thomas Aquinas, but also for the entire Archdiocese of Miami," said Juan Di Prado, Senior Director of Communications, Archdiocese of Miami. "As we gather here to pray for three star students and two former students who were involved in this terrible accident over the weekend." NBC 6 in Florida had more: Investigators said five teenagers, a 16-year-old driver, a 17-year-old girl, and three 17-year-old boys, were riding in a Mercedes Benz heading west when an 82-year-old man driving a Toyota Sienna turned left in front of them. The Mercedes crashed with the Toyota, flipped onto its roof, slid across the road and hit two additional vehicles. The Broward Sheriff's Office said the 16-year-old driver of the car was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Prayers are pouring in for the friends and family members of the high school students involved. St. Thomas Aquinas, a prestigious high school that has produced NFL stars Joey and Nick Bosa, released a statement. "The STA community is prayerful in response to the news of a terrible accident involving STA students. In times like these, we are called to come together in prayer for the victims, their families, and for our entire community as we seek healing and will gather, Monday, June 23rd for a time of prayer at 9:15 a.m. in the Gym, followed by the celebration of the Eucharist at 9:30 a.m. All members of the STA community are welcome. Parking available in the Gym Lot & Garage. After the Eucharistic celebration, counselors will be available to offer support to anyone in need during this time of mourning," the statement read. Our thoughts are with the friends and family members of the five victims. Prayers Pouring In After 5 High Schoolers Are In 'Horrific' Crash first appeared on The Spun on Jun 23, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Soon, policy to regulate fares of app-based cabs
In a move aimed at regulating the operations of around 8,000 app-based cabs plying in the city, the UT administration is all set to roll out the 'Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2025'. The final draft of the rules is ready and an official notification is expected within a week. (HT File) The final draft of the rules is ready and an official notification is expected within a week. Once notified, cab aggregators will have to adhere to the regulatory framework and fare structure. Fares will be indexed to the current year's Wholesale Price Index (WPI), which will serve as the minimum charge for customers, and be revised periodically. To account for the operational costs, the rules specify a minimum fare for the first three kilometres so as to compensate for dead mileage – the distance the vehicle travels without a passenger to reach the rider's pick-up location – and fuel consumption. The customer will, however, not be charged for dead mileage unless the ride originates with a three-kilometre distance. They will pay only from the point of boarding to the point of alighting. Aggregators will be allowed to use dynamic pricing, wherein fares are permitted to drop up to 50% below the base fare, and surge up to 1.5 times of the base fare during peak demand hours. Under the revenue-sharing model, drivers will receive at least 80% of the total fare, while aggregators will retain the remaining 20%. Taxes imposed by the Central or State government, including GST, is to be borne by the aggregator. These regulations will apply only to motor cabs under four metres in length with engine capacities below 1500cc (petrol or diesel). Electric vehicles will be exempt from these fare caps to encourage green mobility. The rules also empower the administration to collect 2% of the fare from each ride for state-run amenities and programmes. These include pollution-control initiatives, driver welfare schemes, road-safety workshops, dedicated parking spaces, and EV infrastructure development. The rules also explicitly prohibit the use of private vehicles for cab services, as was observed in some cases. To prevent arbitrary cancellations, drivers cancelling a ride without a valid reason after accepting it on the app will face a penalty of 10% of the fare, capped at ₹ 100. Riders who cancel a booking will also face an identical penalty. The state licensing authority has been vested with powers to ensure aggregator compliance. It can demand documents, inspect aggregator premises, and investigate repeated driver off-boarding cases, with prior written notice. Confidentiality of all information gathered during such investigations will be strictly maintained. A senior officer of the state transport authority (STA) said the rules have been finalised and we are hopeful that they will be notified within a week's time, officers said.
Al Bawaba
20-06-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Jazeera Airways Restarts Direct Flights to Abha
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, is resuming direct flights to Abha, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, starting 15 July 2025. The seasonal route will operate three times a week until the end of September 2025, providing a convenient connection for travelers from Kuwait and across the region to one of Saudi Arabia's most scenic and culturally rich as the 'Bride of the Mountain,' Abha offers a unique summer escape with cooler temperatures ranging between 25–30°C, a vibrant cultural heritage, and picturesque mountain landscapes. Located in the Aseer region at the southern end of the Red Sea, Abha serves as an ideal base to explore the natural beauty and elevated terrains of southwestern Saudi on the relaunch, Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer of Jazeera Airways, said: 'We are excited to bring back our seasonal service to the beautiful city of Abha—a destination that offers refreshing mountain breezes, breath taking natural landscapes, and a rich cultural heritage, making it an ideal getaway for summer travelers across the region. This route reflects our continued commitment to providing accessible and value-driven travel options to destinations beyond the ordinary. We extend our sincere thanks to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and the Saudi Air Connectivity Program for their strong collaboration and unwavering support in making this relaunch possible.'Abha is the seventh destination served by Jazeera Airways in the Kingdom, further strengthening the airline's footprint in Saudi Arabia. In addition to direct traffic from Kuwait, the airline continues to facilitate connections from across its wider network into the Kingdom via behalf of the Saudi Tourism Authority, a long-standing Jazeera Airways partner in KSA, Abdulkarim Aldarwish, President of MEA Markets, explained 'We are pleased to announce the Jazeera Airways direct route from Kuwait to Abha, just in time for the peak summer season. Jazeera is a Key partner for Saudi destinations, and their continued investment in Saudi routes support our broader strategy to enhance air connectivity, we look forward to unlocking opportunities for travellers and business and promote Saudi destinations. The response to our 'Colour your Summer' campaign has been extremely positive particularly from Kuwait.' Majid Khan, CEO of Air Connectivity Program commented 'Enhancing Air Connectivity to the beautiful Aseer region from international markets is very high priority to further achieve our tourism targets from key source markets. We are delighted with the new direct route from Kuwait – Abha. This new route will provide direct access to Kuwaiti tourists through our partner, Jazeera Airways. We look forward to further develop a close partnership with Jazeera Airways in coming years to develop direct routes into Saudi Arabia.'
Express Tribune
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Taimoor, Dalia tame rivals to clinch tennis titles
The winners and runner-up players of the inaugural ISDIN tennis championship are seen with chief guest Shahrukh Khursheed, STA SVP Khalid Rehmani, Director Sports Comm Karachi Ghulam Mohammad Khan and other officials and guests at the DA Creek Club after the finals. PHOTO: KTA Taimoor Ansari and Dalia Ashraf tamed their respective rivals to clinch the mens and ladies singles titles respectively as the inaugural ISDIN Tennis Championship concluded at the DA Creek Club Karachi on Wednesday evening. Taimoor was stretched to the limit by Mahateer Muhammed in the final, the two players matching each other stroke for stroke. However, Taimoor, with his superior skills on the day, emerged as the winner with scores of 6-4,0-6, 11-9. The ladies singles final was also a well contested affair with Eschelle Asif giving a tough time to Dalia Ashraf. Both the players displayed high class tennis before Dalia emerged victorious by 9-7. In the under-13 singles final, spirited tennis was seen from Meer Abbas Bhagat who outplayed Syed Abdullah 4-1,4-1 to win the title. The event was hosted under the auspices of Karachi Tennis Association Shahrukh Khursheed, Director Operation COSMO Group, was the chief guest at the closing ceremony and distributed cash awards worth rupees 200,000 among the winners and runners up of all the five events. In his speech, Shahrukh thanked KTA and Managment of DA Creek Club for professionally and excellently organizing the tennis championship. He added that ISDIN is a world renowned brand and world number one Alcaraz who recently won the men's singles title at French Open is its brand ambassador. He also announced to hold the National Tennis Championship later this year in winter. Khalid Shamsi, Moulana Hafiz Abdul Majeed and Ain, Vice President Sindh Karate Association, also spoke to the sizeable audience at the closing ceremony. They all praised the excellent organisation of the Championship. Muhammad Khalid Rehmani, SVP STA thanked the sponsors and Creek Club management and media for their fullest support to promote tennis in country. He disclosed that 100 plus entries were received for five events. He added that KTA/STA will hold three Nationals in July during summer vacation and one in the month of August in Karachi. Director Sports, Commissioner Karachi's office, Ghulam Mohammad Khan was also present on the occasion among other guests. Results: Men's Singles Final Taimoor Ansari beat Mahateer Muhammed 6-4,0-6, 11-9 Ladies Singles Final Dalia Ashraf beat Eschelle Asif 9-7 Girls Under-17 Singles Final Dalia Ashraf beat Eschelle Asif 8-7 rtd. Under-13 Singles Final Meer Abbas Bhagat beat Syed Abdullah 4-1,4-1.
Zawya
19-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jazeera Airways restarts direct flights to Abha
Kuwait City – Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier, is resuming direct flights to Abha, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, starting 15 July 2025. The seasonal route will operate three times a week until the end of September 2025, providing a convenient connection for travelers from Kuwait and across the region to one of Saudi Arabia's most scenic and culturally rich destinations. Known as the 'Bride of the Mountain,' Abha offers a unique summer escape with cooler temperatures ranging between 25–30°C, a vibrant cultural heritage, and picturesque mountain landscapes. Located in the Aseer region at the southern end of the Red Sea, Abha serves as an ideal base to explore the natural beauty and elevated terrains of southwestern Saudi Arabia. Commenting on the relaunch, Barathan Pasupathi, Chief Executive Officer of Jazeera Airways, said: 'We are excited to bring back our seasonal service to the beautiful city of Abha—a destination that offers refreshing mountain breezes, breath taking natural landscapes, and a rich cultural heritage, making it an ideal getaway for summer travelers across the region. This route reflects our continued commitment to providing accessible and value-driven travel options to destinations beyond the ordinary. We extend our sincere thanks to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and the Saudi Air Connectivity Program for their strong collaboration and unwavering support in making this relaunch possible.' Abha is the seventh destination served by Jazeera Airways in the Kingdom, further strengthening the airline's footprint in Saudi Arabia. In addition to direct traffic from Kuwait, the airline continues to facilitate connections from across its wider network into the Kingdom via Kuwait. On behalf of the Saudi Tourism Authority, a long-standing Jazeera Airways partner in KSA, Abdulkarim Aldarwish, President of MEA Markets, explained 'We are pleased to announce the Jazeera Airways direct route from Kuwait to Abha, just in time for the peak summer season. Jazeera is a Key partner for Saudi destinations, and their continued investment in Saudi routes support our broader strategy to enhance air connectivity, we look forward to unlocking opportunities for travellers and business and promote Saudi destinations. The response to our 'Colour your Summer' campaign has been extremely positive particularly from Kuwait.'. Majid Khan, CEO of Air Connectivity Program commented 'Enhancing Air Connectivity to the beautiful Aseer region from international markets is very high priority to further achieve our tourism targets from key source markets. We are delighted with the new direct route from Kuwait – Abha. This new route will provide direct access to Kuwaiti tourists through our partner, Jazeera Airways. We look forward to further develop a close partnership with Jazeera Airways in coming years to develop direct routes into Saudi Arabia.' Flight Schedule: Kuwait (KWI) – Abha (AHB) Flight No. Frequency From To Departure (Local Time) Arrival (Local Time) J9 0237 Tuesday, Friday, Sunday KWI AHB 16:50 19:00 J9 0238 Tuesday, Friday, Sunday AHB KWI 20:00 22:00 Note: Flight times and frequencies are subject to change. To book flights, travelers can visit Jazeera's mobile application or call 177. About Jazeera Airways Founded in 2004, Jazeera Airways is a leading low-cost carrier based in Kuwait, serving over 5 million passengers across a network of more than 60 destinations in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Africa, and Europe. Dedicated to offering affordable, high-quality air travel, Jazeera Airways caters to business, leisure, religious, and weekend travellers, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and customer service. Jazeera Airways currently operates a modern and efficient fleet of 24 Airbus A320ceo and A320neo aircraft, enabling it to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. 26 new aircraft from its orderbook, 18 A320neos and 8 A321neos are expected to arrive 2027 onwards. The only publicly traded airline on the Kuwait Stock Exchange (Boursa Kuwait), Jazeera Airways was recognized as a Fortune 500 Arabia company and named "Great Place to Work" in 2023. A trailblazer in the aviation sector, Jazeera Airways has introduced several digital initiatives to its customer experience and is one of the first to design, build, and operate its own terminal, Jazeera Terminal 5 (T5), at the Kuwait International Airport.
