World’s Best Airlines: How Does Your Favorite Rank?
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) achieved the fourth position in the global ranking and won awards for the world's best airport services and the best airline staff service in Asia. AirAsia continued its dominance in the low-cost category, winning the world's best low-cost airline award for the 14th consecutive year. Scoot received the award for the world's best long haul low-cost airline. Key Highlights from the 2024 World Airline Awards:Top 10 Airlines of 2024:Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines Emirates ANA All Nippon Airways Cathay Pacific Airways Japan Airlines Turkish Airlines EVA Air Air France Swiss International Air LinesAustralian Airlines Performance:Qantas fell from 17th to 24th. World’s Best Regional AirlinesBangkok Airways Aegean Airlines Azerbaijan Airlines Rex Airlines Azul Brazilian Airlines Virgin Australia Royal Air Maroc Porter Airlines Alaska Airlines Hong Kong AirlinesWorld’s Cleanest Airlines 2024Cathay Pacific Airways ANA All Nippon Airways EVA Air Qatar Airways Singapore Airlines Asiana Airlines Hainan Airlines Japan Airlines China Airlines Korean AirBest Airline for Australia-Pacific 2024Fiji Airways Air New Zealand Qantas Rex Virgin Australia JetstarOther Award Categories and Winners:World’s Best Business Class:Qatar AirwaysWorld’s Best Business Class Lounge:Qatar AirwaysWorld’s Best Cabin Staff:Singapore AirlinesWorld’s Best First Class:Singapore AirlinesWorld’s Best Airport Services:ANA All Nippon AirwaysBest Airline Staff Service in Asia:ANA All Nippon AirwaysWorld’s Most Improved Airline:Saudi Arabian AirlinesWorld’s Best Low-Cost Airline:AirAsiaWorld’s Best Long Haul Low-Cost Airline:ScootBest Low-Cost Airline in Europe:VoloteaWorld’s Best Economy Class:Cathay PacificWorld’s Best Premium Economy Class:Japan AirlinesWorld’s Most Family Friendly Airline:British AirwaysWorld’s Best Independent Airport Lounge Operator:Plaza Premium (Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport)World’s Best Leisure Airline:Air TransatRegional and Special Category Winners:Best Airline in Europe : Turkish Airlines: Turkish Airlines Best Airline in Asia: Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines Best Airline in North America : Delta Air Lines (also Best Airline Staff Service in the region): Delta Air Lines (also Best Airline Staff Service in the region) Best Airline in Africa : Ethiopian Airlines: Ethiopian Airlines Best Airline in China : Hainan Airlines: Hainan Airlines Best Airline in Eastern Europe : airBaltic: airBaltic Best Airline in the Middle East: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways Best Business Class Catering : Turkish Airlines: Turkish Airlines Best First Class Catering : Air France: Air France Best Airline Alliance: Star AllianceThe World Airline Awards, often regarded as the Oscars of the aviation industry, are based on the largest airline passenger satisfaction survey, independently conducted by Skytrax.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 25, 2024 14:27 UTC
Coffee recall: See full list of canned products pulled over botulism concerns
The nationwide canned coffee recall includes nearly 300 separate products sold under a variety of roaster and brand names. Snapchill LLC issued the voluntary recall on June 17 for all canned coffee products manufactured by the Wisconsin-based company. The canned coffee products were distributed nationwide to various coffee roasters and retail stores, and were sold directly from Snapchill online. Which canned Snapchill coffee products are being recalled? Here is a full list of the recalled canned coffee in alphabetical order showing the coffee roaster name - followed by the product name.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 25, 2024 14:22 UTC
Ethiopia is free to have access to sea, says Somalia president
Ethiopia is free to have access to sea, says Somalia presidentMOGADISHU, Somalia - President Hassan Sheikh says Ethiopia has a right to access the sea, but maintains the circumstances must define their quest in line with the rule of law, which ought to be followed strictly. In return, Ethiopia pledged to become the first country to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign country, a move which irked Somalia. But Hassan Sheikh says Somalia has not refused Ethiopia access to the sea. Ethiopia is a landlocked nation and for decades, it has struggled to get access to the sea. “If Ethiopia wants access to the Somalia Sea we welcome it but we want Ethiopia to have access the same way that Uganda has access to the Kenya Sea, the same way that Burundi and Rwanda have access to the Tanzania sea…, and the same way Ethiopia has access to Djibouti sea,” he said.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 25, 2024 14:14 UTC
Amid souring relations Somalia accuses Ethiopian troops of unlawful crossings, urges respect for UN Charter
Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, the Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations (Photo: UN)Addis Abeba – During the United Nations Security Council briefing on 24 June, 2024, Ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman, the Permanent Representative of Somalia to the United Nations, accused Ethiopian troops of unlawfully crossings into Somalia’s borders. On 31 May, Hussein Sheikh Ali, the National Security Adviser to the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, said Somalia expects all Ethiopian troops to leave the country by the end of December 2024, adding that Ethiopian troops will not be part of the post-ATMIS forces. At least 3,000 Ethiopian soldiers are stationed in Somalia as part of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), which combats al-Shabaab, an Islamist militia that controls large portions of the country. A large number of non-ATMIS Ethiopian troops have been reportedly deployed to several parts of the country for years. According to Swan, 5,000 ATMIS troops have left Somalia since June 2023, and further reductions are planned in the coming weeks.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 25, 2024 13:27 UTC
Skytrax 2024: Winners in full
In one of the most competitive global regions for airline service standards, Singapore Airlines also scooped the accolade for the Best Airline in Asia. READ: A-Z of Skytrax 2024 winners and finalistsANA All Nippon Airways achieves the No 4 global ranking, repeating earlier success by winning the award for the World’s Best Airport Services. READ: Qatar scoops ‘World’s Best Airline’ at Skytrax AwardsPlaza Premium received the award as the World’s Best Independent Airport Lounge operator, with its Plaza Premium Lounge at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport ranking top in 2024. Air France was a multiple winner in 2024, with three awards for the World’s Best First Class Catering, the Best First Class Lounge Dining (CDG) and the Best Airline in Western Europe. Star Alliance collected the award as the World’s Best Airline Alliance and also won the Best Airline Alliance Lounge award for its new Paris CDG Airport lounge.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 25, 2024 12:33 UTC
Somalia Accuses Ethiopian Troops of Illegal Border Crossings and Confrontations
Somalia Accuses Ethiopian Troops of Illegal Border Crossings and ConfrontationsNEW YORK, USA - Somalia's ambassador to the United Nations, Abukar Baalle, has accused Ethiopian troops of making illegal incursions across their shared border. The accusations have led to confrontations with local security forces and have escalated tensions between the two neighboring countries. "In past weeks, Non-ATMIS Ethiopian troops crossed the border into Somalia from different locations and engaged in a confrontation with Somali security forces," said Baalle speaking at a UNSC meeting on Monday. The Somali ambassador's allegations raise concerns about the conduct of Ethiopian troops and the potential for further escalations in the region. The accusations of illegal border crossings and confrontations with local security forces by Ethiopian troops could strain the relationship between the two countries.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 25, 2024 11:52 UTC
Woman out thousands of dollars after thieves broke into her Wynwood public storage unit
Woman out thousands of dollars after thieves broke into her Wynwood public storage unit Chelsea Jones reports the public storage facility has had 14 break-ins in the last six months.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 25, 2024 10:50 UTC
Rising risk of nuclear proliferation in Mena due to Iran, EU warns
The EU warned on Monday that Iran's direction is increasing the risk of a nuclear proliferation crisis in the Middle East. In April, the International Atomic Energy Agency warned that Iran could be months or weeks away from being able to build a nuclear weapon. Mr Lambrinidis called on Iran not to proceed with its plans, as that would “undoubtedly put at risk any future nuclear diplomacy”. He said Iran’s nuclear activities, including enrichment at various levels, are for “peaceful purposes”. Under the deal, Iran minimised nuclear research and accepted UN inspections of its atomic complexes in exchange for the lifting of tight economic sanctions.
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June 25, 2024 10:45 UTC
Israeli citizen, girlfriend missing in Phillipines
“I alone can fix it,” former President Donald Trump likes to boast. He does that a lot and incredibly some people even believe him. It’s really a dodge, not a promise. Many veteran Trump watchers say that’s because he never really intended to fix anything, doesn’t care or maybe just can’t deliver, as long as people believe it.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 25, 2024 09:38 UTC
Ethiopia seeks extension of G20 debt suspension amid ongoing IMF negotiations
The Ethiopian government is hoping that the G20 countries’ decision to suspend debt service will be extended for a longer period. The State Minister of Finance, Eyob Tekalegn, informed the Budget and Finance Affairs Standing Committee at the budget hearing on Monday, June 24, that the debt service suspension, which was scheduled to expire on June 30, will be further extended. To expedite Ethiopia’s negotiations on the Common Framework (CF), which aims to restructure debt service for poor countries, and to wrap up discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that are anticipated to release funds for the nation, the G20 countries granted Ethiopia a debt suspension in the budget year ending on July 7. According to Eyob, the negotiations under CF are progressing well. “We will stay on the same course in the upcoming months, which might result in further suspension of debt service.”Ethiopia was the first nation to request debt treatment under the Common Framework in early 2021, but it has taken more than three years to complete the process.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 25, 2024 09:24 UTC
Tigray’s women rally against ongoing atrocities, demand end to gender violence
(Photo: Addis Standard Source)Addis Abeba – A large demonstration was held today in Mekelle by women demanding an end to violence against women in the region. The protesters called for justice for victims of sexual violence, kidnappings, and other abuses. Semhal Kid, one of the organizers, told Addis Standard that women and girls have been enduring these atrocities “at the hands of various fighting forces” and continue to face threats. She argued that society has failed to protect women and called for an end to the ongoing violence. Protesters called for an end to the violence and for those responsible to be held accountable.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 25, 2024 09:22 UTC
Ethiopia to Introduce Medical Institution Accreditation
The Ethiopian Accreditation Service announced plans to begin accrediting the general services of medical institutions. This move aims to build quality infrastructure and increase trust in Ethiopian products and services. Ethiopian Accreditation Service Director Bonsa Bayisa stated preparations are underway to recognize health institutions, aiming to improve service quality. During the World Accreditation Day celebration, accreditation was granted to various institutions meeting the requirements in their fields. This recognition was lauded for enhancing service quality and international acceptance of Ethiopian products and services.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 25, 2024 04:32 UTC
Moscow expects to sign new co-operation pact with Iran in 'very near future', RIA reports
Moscow expects to sign new co-operation pact with Iran in ‘very near future’, RIA reports(Reuters) – Moscow expects to sign a new agreement on comprehensive cooperation with Iran “in the very near future,” Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko told Russia’s RIA state news agency in an interview published on Tuesday. “We expect that this agreement will be signed in the very near future, since work on the text is already close to completion. Earlier in June, Russia’s foreign ministry said that work on the agreement was temporarily suspended, while Iran said there was no break in preparing the new pact. Russia and Iran signed a 20-year strategic agreement in 2001 that was automatically extended in 2020 for five years, according to Russia’s TASS state news agency reports. Both sides also agreed in 2020 to work on a new pact that would replace the old document.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 25, 2024 03:51 UTC
Inaugural Ethiopian Airlines flight arrives for historic Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM 2024) in The Bahamas
By LINDSAY THOMPSONBahamas Information ServicesNASSAU, The Bahamas — Just before 5pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Ethiopian Airlines – a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner — touched down at Jet Aviation bringing 241 delegates for the historic 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM 2024), and the Third Edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) in the capital. It was also history in the making for Ethiopian Airlines – its inaugural flight to The Bahamas: touching down under hazy skies and warm conditions indicative of June weather. On April 11, 2024, The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) signed an Agreement for The Bahamas to host the 31st Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) and the third edition of the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) from 12 – 14 June 2024. At that signing, Prime Minister Davis underscored the importance of his country hosting the historic meetings. The AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF) will be marked by colourful events to celebrate shared AfriCaribbean culture, as well as elevate the essence of the two regions’ shared socio-economic aspirations.
Source:Ethiopian News
June 25, 2024 03:33 UTC