UAE: Etihad hits record 20.3 million passengers in 12 months for the first time August 13, 2025 at 11:19PM

Etihad Airways has carried a record 20.3 million passengers in the past 12 months, marking a historic milestone. In July 2025 alone, the airline flew 2 million passengers, a 19% increase year-on-year. Fleet growth to 111 aircraft and an expanded network of 81 destinations have fueled this strong passenger and capacity growth.

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelenskyy arrives in London, meets UK PM Starmer ahead of Trump-Putin's Alaska summit August 13, 2025 at 11:11PM

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Keir Starmer in London ahead of a crucial US-Russia summit, seeking reassurance amid concerns that the bilateral talks could sideline Ukraine's interests. Both leaders emphasized the importance of a lasting peace and the need for strong Western unity to ensure Ukraine's territorial integrity.