Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline expires

Aug 07, 2023

Niger edged closer to conflict after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deadline threatening military intervention expired on Sunday.

Cyprus closes airspace for aircraft from Russia

Feb 28, 2022

Nicosia [Cyprus], February 28 : Amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the department of civil aviation of Cyprus on Monday announced that...

Jordan, Iraq close airspace amid fears of Iranian counter-strike on Israel

Apr 13, 2024

Shortly before Iran launched drones towards Israel in response to its air strike on the latter's embassy in Syria, Jordan temporarily closed its airspace...

Canada closes airspace to Russian carriers as Ukraine crisis enters its fourth day

Feb 27, 2022

Ottawa [Canada], February 27 : Amid the rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Canada has closed its airspace to Russian aircraft operators effective immediately,...

Under pressure after India's strong stand, Pakistan closes airspace for Indian airlines, announces face-saving countermeasures

Apr 24, 2025

Pakistan has started to feel the heat after India announced a slew of measures against Pakistan over the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted...

Jordan warns Israel against expanding settlements in Palestinian territories

Oct 25, 2021

Amman [Jordan], October 25 (ANI/Xinhua): Jordan on Sunday warned Israel against building new settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.