Mobile applications will ensure a digital-led Terminal experience and efficient, world-class operations. Leveraging its extensive involvement in the design of the new, world-class T6 and its accompanying building information management and asset data, Arora will create a centralized repository of asset information, enabling JMP to execute cross-functional operational tasks with ease. “Their proven track record and innovative approach make them the ideal choice to help us realize our vision of creating a digital-first Terminal. The Terminal 6 Redevelopment Project is part of the Port Authority’s historic $19 billion redevelopment initiative, transforming JFK International Airport into a 21st-century global gateway. With Arora Engineers at the helm of asset management, T6 is poised to become a benchmark for excellence in airport infrastructure.

Causeway attacker posts bond A 26-year-old woman came before a judge in bond court Tuesday after video went viral showing her lunging at a man with a screwdriver on the McArthur Causeway.

Ethiopia made only 10% of loan repayments that were due in the first nine months of the country’s fiscal year after a debt suspension agreement reached in 2023 gave it some respite, according to Finance Minister Ahmed Shide . The nation repaid $52.1 million in the July-March period, when it should have remitted $512 million, Ahmed told lawmakers in the capital, Addis Ababa. Ethiopia and some of its lenders agreed last year to freeze repayments, which led the east African nation to default on a eurobond repayment in December.

In 2022, Zleke, an Ethiopian fixer, was abducted by armed men, taken to a remote prison, and held for six weeks. After paying, Zleke’s wife freed him, but he remained under threat. Fearing for his life, Zleke fled Ethiopia with the help of an Italian friend. Now in a refugee camp in Rome, Zleke struggles with homesickness and separation from his family, who await visas. Zleke’s experience is reminiscent of what fixers face across the continent in their efforts to help western journalists shine a light on pertinent issues.

The Ministry of Agriculture announced earnings of USD 2.2 million from 800 tons of cotton produced in the past nine months. While this demonstrates potential, researchers warn that Ethiopia utilizes only a fraction of its suitable land for cotton cultivation. Despite planting 81,000 hectares out of a planned 105,000, Ethiopia achieved 80% of its cotton production target, yielding 1.5 million quintals. Ethiopia boasts roughly 3 million hectares ideal for cotton cultivation, significantly exceeding current production. To address this gap, a 15-year national cotton development strategy is underway.

As of April 2, 62 percent of American Jews believe Israel has responded to Hamas’ attack in an “acceptable” way. My 2019 book, “Days of Awe,” examines American Jewish critics of Israeli policy and Zionism — support for a Jewish state in the Middle East. This interviewee and others say their journeys toward activism began because their understanding of Jewish values was inconsistent with what Israel was doing in the name of Jews’ safety. By reciting both Jewish and Palestinian victims’ names, they hoped to use Jewish tradition to challenge the devaluation of Palestinian lives. I didn’t want to do nothing.”For these interviewees, discriminatory or violent policies contradict their understanding of Jewish values, which they assert by standing in solidarity with Palestinians.

Ethiopia saved USD1.44 billion debt service dueOfficials at the Ministry of Finance say they expect to see Ethiopia’s external debt standing upgraded to ‘moderate’ status following an agreement with external creditors and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). An IMF debt restructuring program is also expected to eliminate Ethiopia’s budget deficit for up to six years, according to Ahmed Shide, minister of Finance. “Negotiations for debt restructuring under the Common Framework are ongoing. Ethiopia’s external debt currently stood at USD28.4 billion, a slight increment from last year due to fresh disbursements from World Bank. According to the finance ministers, Ethiopia’s debt to GDP is still sound but deteriorating compared to the stagnating export performance.

Some believe moneys intended to host FIFA World Cup could be used elsewhere The county will be spending millions to host FIFA World Cup matches in South Florida, but some believe those funds should be used where they are needed most.

Addis Ababa — Unidentified gunmen killed seven civilians, including a seven-year-old child, in a midnight attack on Monday in the Raya Azebo district, located in the border area between the Afar and Tigray regions. Following this attack, the Tigray Interim Administration issued a statement on social media confirming that the perpetrators originated from the Afar region. "The Tigray Interim Administration is closely monitoring their identities and will continue to strengthen efforts to identify and apprehend the criminals," the statement stated. The interim administration also assured the public that they would be kept informed of any progress in the investigation. Tezera informed Addis Standard that an investigation into the cause of the attack is currently underway.

Miami-Dade leaders outraged over Cuban delegation tour of secure areas at Miami International Airpor Teri Hornstein reports Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said the county was not consulted about the tour.

The artist Julie Mehretu has unveiled the next BMW Art Car—the 20th in the German automaker’s series of contemporary art commissions—at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Mehretu’s customised car will head to the annual 24-Hour race of Le Mans, northwestern France, in June for its first competition. Now the BMW Art Car is another version of my painting and it looks like its grille has inhaled the paint.” The Art Car commission is Mehretu’s most high-profile corporate commission in more than a decade. BMW’s Art Car Series, which launched in 1975 with Alexander Calder’s fittingly popping paint job on a BMW 3.0 CSL, has since involved many of the biggest names in contemporary art, from Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol to Jenny Holzer, David Hockney, Jeff Koons and Cao Fei. In addition to racing at Le Mans and travelling for temporary exhibitions, vehicles from the BMW Art Car series are on rotating display at the BMW Museum in Munich.

The 67-year-old entrepreneur’s visa woes have reignited a fresh firestorm about the frustrations of traveling within Africa for Africans. But many African countries still require visas from other Africans and the experience is fraught with discrimination, hostility and sky-high fees. He has also been detained at airports in Kenya and South Africa because of his Nigerian passport. “There’s a fear in richer African countries that people from poorer nations might be looking for a way to permanently move there,” he explains. His new St Kitts passport allows him to go to more African countries than his Nigerian passport.

“OCP Africa’s support for this project will address the unique soil challenges in Ethiopia, such as salinity and acidity. By conducting comprehensive assessments of the local soil, climate, and cropping systems, we will develop customized solutions to improve soil health and fertility. Since 2019, OCP Africa has developed and tested customized fertilizer formulas, significantly improving productivity on acid soils. As OCP Africa embarks on this journey, the commitment remains strong to supporting Ethiopia’s efforts towards a resilient and sustainable agricultural sector. Tags: wheat, yield, Ethiopia, agricultural sector, Global Center on Adaptation, African Development Bank, OCP Africa, Ethiopia's Climate Resilient Wheat Value Chain Development Project, Kingdom of the Netherlands

A Singapore Airlines flight (flight SQ321), operating from London (Heathrow) to Singapore on 20 May 2024, was forced to make an emergency landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport due to severe turbulence. The Boeing 777-300ER, carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members, encountered unexpected severe turbulence as it flew over the Andaman Sea. Officials at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport confirmed the fatality but have yet to provide a complete tally of the injured. Singapore Airlines has not yet released detailed information on the number of passengers injured during the incident. The airline issued a brief statement confirming the emergency landing and indicated that an investigation is underway to determine the specifics of the incident and the cause of the severe turbulence.

Minor Hotels’ core revenue in Q1 reached THB 29.6 billion, marking a substantial 17% year-over-year gain and surpassing budget projections. This robust performance was driven by the continued strength in revenue generation, with healthy rate growth recorded across the group’s hotel portfolio, particularly in Europe and Thailand. Minor’s owned and leased hotels portfolio contributed 80% of core hotel and mixed-use revenues in the first quarter, up 21% year on year. Global rate growth drives profitabilityMinor Hotels reported positive growth in Average Daily Rate (ADR), with system-wide Q1 figures up 11% year-on-year. Minor Hotels is targeting a rapid expansion of its hotel network, with a target of 200 new hotels by 2026.