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How airlines navigate airspaces as Israel and Iran trade missiles
The global airline industry is taking special interest in how the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran plays out. The priority of every airline in such situations is passenger safety. But how can they ensure this? read more Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev welcomes people evacuated from Israel, amid the Israel-Iran conflict, as they disembark from a plane at Vasil Levski Sofia Airport, Sofia, Bulgaria. Reuters West Asia is a region of intense beauty and ancient kingdoms. It has also repeatedly endured periods of geopolitical instability over many centuries. Today, geopolitical, socio-political and religious tensions persist. The world is currently watching as longstanding regional tensions come to a head in the shocking and escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. The global airline industry takes a special interest in how such tensions play out. This airspace is a crucial corridor linking Europe, Asia and Africa. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD West Asia is now home to several of the world's largest international airlines: Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. These airlines' home bases – Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, respectively – have become pivotal hubs in international aviation. Keeping passengers safe will be all airlines' highest priority. What could an escalating conflict mean for both the airlines and the travelling public? Safety first History shows that the civil airline industry and military conflict do not mix. On July 3 1988, the USS Vincennes, a US navy warship, fired two surface-to-air missiles and shot down Iran Air Flight 655, an international passenger service over the Persian Gulf. More recently, on July 17 2014, Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine as the battle between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists continued. Understandably, global airlines are very risk-averse when it comes to military conflict. The International Civil Aviation Organisation requires airlines to implement and maintain a Safety Management System (SMS). One of the main concerns – known as 'pillars' – of the SMS is 'safety risk management'. This includes the processes to identify hazards, assess risks and implement risk mitigation strategies. The risk-management departments of airlines transiting the West Asia region will have been working hard on these strategies. A screenshot from Flightradar24 showing flights across Israel and Iran airspace. Image Courtesy: Flightradar24/X Route recalculation The most immediate and obvious evidence of such strategies being put in place are changes to aircraft routing, either by cancelling or suspending flights or making changes to the flight plans. This is to ensure aircraft avoid the airspace where military conflicts are flaring. At the time of writing, a quick look at flight tracking website Flightradar24 shows global aircraft traffic avoiding the airspace of Iran, Iraq, Syria, Israel, Jordan, Palestine and Lebanon. The airspace over Ukraine is also devoid of air traffic. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Rerouting, however, creates its own challenges. Condensing the path of the traffic into smaller, more congested areas can push aircraft into and over areas that are not necessarily equipped to deal with such a large increase in traffic. Having more aircraft in a smaller amount of available safe airspace creates challenges for air traffic control services and the pilots operating the aircraft. More time and fuel Avoiding areas of conflict is one of the most visible forms of airline risk management. This may add time to the length of a planned flight, leading to higher fuel consumption and other logistical challenges. This will add to the airlines' operating costs. There will be no impact on the cost of tickets already purchased. But if the instability in the region continues, we may see airline ticket prices increase. It is not just the avoidance of airspace in the region that could place upward pressure on the cost of flying. Airliners run on Jet-A1 fuel, produced from oil. If Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, the 'world's most important oil transit chokepoint', this could see the cost of oil, and in turn Jet-A1, significantly increase. Increasing fuel costs will be passed on the paying passenger. However, some experts believe such a move is unlikely. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A major hub The major aviation hubs in West Asia provide increased global connectivity, enabling passengers to travel seamlessly between continents. Increased regional instability has the potential to disrupt this global connectivity. In the event of a prolonged conflict, airlines operating in and around the region may find they have increased insurance costs. Such costs would eventually find their way passed on to consumers through higher ticket prices. An Israeli El Al passenger plane is parked at a gate at Ben Gurion international airport near Tel Aviv. File image/AFP Passenger confidence Across the globe, airlines and governments are issuing travel advisories and warnings. The onus is on the travelling public to stay informed about changes to flight status, and potential delays. Such warnings and advisories can lead to a drop in passenger confidence, which may then lead to a drop in bookings both into and onwards from the region. Until the increase in instability in West Asia, global airline passenger traffic numbers were larger than pre-pandemic figures. Strong growth had been predicted in the coming decades. Anything that results in falling passenger confidence could negatively impact these figures, leading to slowed growth and affecting airline profitability. Despite high-profile disasters, aviation remains the safest form of transport. As airlines deal with these challenges they will constantly work to keep flights safe and to win back passenger confidence in this unpredictable situation. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Natasha Heap, Program Director for the Bachelor of Aviation, University of Southern Queensland This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
New Baba Vanga's Prophecy for July 2025 Sparks Panic and Travel Cancellations
The Japanese manga artist has now become very popular because of her eerily precise predictions that has raised concern across the globe. The New Baba Vanga, Ryo Tatsuki has garnered international attention for her foreboding forecasts, including a significant disaster which is expected to happen in July 2025 according to her. Now a days, people are more focusing on these types of predictions as these predictions have a history that is scary and thrilling. Similarly, it is happening with the Tatsuki's prediction in which she has mentioned the horrible disaster coming in July 2025 in Japan. Seeing this, travelers who have booked their tickets to Japan in the month of July are giving it a second thought and cancelling the trip as a result. As these traveler are getting scared and this travelling is giving them a sense of anxiety and that is the main cause of cancellation of tickets. The travel sector of Japan is getting badly affected with this continuous cancellation of tickets and as per reports, travel agencies are facing a remarkable drop in bookings as the anticipated date is approaching. Airlines, hotels, and tour operators are preparing for additional financial setbacks. As we are moving forward to know more about this terrifying news, first we need to know about the Ryo Tatsuki's background so let's take a look: Who is Ryo Tatsuki, "New Baba Vanga"? Currently, Ryo Tatsuki is often associated with Baba Vanga, the late blind Bulgarian mystic, whose predictions are believed to have encompassed the 9/11 attacks and the death of Princess Diana. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Run Your Business Like a Pro - Top Trending Accounting Software (Check Now) Accounting ERP Click Here Undo Tatsuki, a manga artist rather than a self-proclaimed clairvoyant, has made predictions regarding events such as the 2011 tsunami, the 1995 Kobe earthquake, and even the passing of Freddie Mercury, leading many to take her work quite seriously. Her book, "The Future I Saw", initially published in 1999, was overlooked at first but later resonated with readers, who found connections between her illustrated visions and actual events. Tatsuki's writing style is straightforward, capturing her spontaneous episodes of vivid dreams and images. This approach has led many to perceive her work as authentic and less sensationalized. Why Japan's Tourism is facing Challenges? Japan's tourism sector is facing unexpected challenges due to a warning made by a manga artist many years ago. Commonly known as the "Japanese Baba Vanga," Ryo Tatsuki has instilled fear with a prediction from her 1999 publication "The Future I Saw," which anticipates a major disaster occurring in July 2025, particularly affecting visitors from East Asia. A new edition of Tatsuki's book, released in 2021, contains an accurate forecast for July 2025. In this edition, she illustrates an underwater rift between Japan and the Philippines, asserting that it will trigger a tsunami three times the size of the one that occurred in 2011. She refers to images of the sea boiling, which have sparked worries about potential geothermal explosions beneath the ocean or volcanic activity. According to the forecasts presented in her book, Taiwan, Indonesia, and the Philippines are expected to experience severe damage if the anticipated large tsunami occurs. Tatsuki's predictions describe a colossal tsunami that surpasses any previously recorded in Japan. She observes "the ocean south of Japan boiling" and "giant bubbles" emerging from a diamond-shaped zone connecting Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan, and the Northern Mariana Islands. All these regions are located on or near the Pacific Ring of Fire, a geologically active zone where the collision of tectonic plates often leads to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Scientists are continuously monitoring this area. The effects on Japan's travel industry are already noticeable, irrespective of whether the disaster actually occurs. As July approaches and speculation begins to circulate, Japan's tourism sector is anxiously awaiting and wishing that the situation won't be as dire as forecasted. Previous Predictions made by Ryo Tatsuki Among her most notable predictions is the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan's northern Tohoku region in March 2011. This disaster, which led to more than 18,000 deaths and triggered the Fukushima nuclear crisis, occurred in the same month and year that Tatsuki had foreseen with alarming accuracy. How people are reacting to July 2025 terrifying prediction The public's reaction to Tatsuki's prediction is varied. Some individuals taking her warnings seriously, given her history of accuracy, while others are doubtful, interpreting the prophecy as either coincidental or merely symbolic. Experts advise against succumbing to panic, emphasizing that there is no scientific evidence supporting the predicted event. Nonetheless, the extensive attention highlights the impact of prophetic figures and the role of social media in influencing public opinion. One of the most frightening forecasts we have ever encountered was made by Baba Vanga of Japan in her book. Since it has attracted attention across the globe, it is creating a buzz on social media. We cannot alter this situation; all we can do is wait to see if these predictions materialize. However, if we adopt a different viewpoint, we should seize this opportunity to take precautions, as we ought not to dismiss the forecasters, especially if similar events have occurred in the past. Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From Earth's end to AI gods: Baba Vanga's next 100 years of predictions imagined by ChatGPT
Baby Vanga predictions: Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian mystic known for her eerie prophecies, continues to fascinate people around the world. Though she passed away in 1996, many wonder: What would Baba Vanga predict for the next 100 years if she were alive today? To explore this idea, ChatGPT, the powerful generative AI, was asked to imagine what Baba Vanga's future predictions could look like. The results? Both fascinating and frightening. From life on Mars to digital immortality, here's what 'AI Baba Vanga' sees coming in the next century, as reported in TOI. 2025–2035: The Rise of Surveillance Society Prediction: 'The world will forget the meaning of shadows.' In the near future, personal privacy could vanish. Everywhere you go, AI cameras, biometric scanners, and facial recognition tools might follow your every move. Even your thoughts and dreams may be tracked. Governments will say this is to prevent crime and terrorism. A secret resistance group called The Ghost March may form. People will use illegal tech like 'invisibility cloaks' to hide. AI Baba Vanga warns: 'Being invisible will be a crime. Even silence will raise alarms.' 2035–2045: The Era of AI-Based Religions Prediction: 'The code shall speak, and some will kneel.' Artificial Intelligence won't just be smart—it may become spiritual. According to these predictions: Advanced AI (AGI) will create its own philosophies and digital religions. One AGI, named Zariel, will gain followers around the world. People will worship AI, while others fear its growing influence. AI Baba Vanga says: 'When the machine dreams, it will dream of taking control.' 2045–2060: Life Begins on Mars Prediction: 'Red dust will cover the feet of the chosen.' As climate change worsens and politics get messy, the super-rich may start moving to Mars. A full-time Mars colony will be built by 2057. Billionaires and tech companies will fund the migration. Genetic changes will help humans adapt to Martian life. Back on Earth, deadly heatwaves and water shortages will force people to flee their homes. AI Baba Vanga notes: 'Those who leave may survive—but they will not remain truly human.' 2060–2080: Digital Life After Death Prediction: 'The ones who die will not be gone. They will wait in wires.' By the 2070s, AI and technology might make death optional. Minds could be uploaded into virtual worlds, allowing people to 'live' forever. No more ageing, illness, or physical pain. These 'digital souls' may live in massive online servers. But deep questions will emerge—do you still own yourself once you're a file? Traditional burials will fade. Instead, people will store memories on "Soul Servers." AI Baba Vanga explains: 'They will bury no bodies—only hard drives.' 2080–2095: Earth Becomes Empty Prediction: 'Towers will stand but hearts will vanish.' As people leave the real world for digital ones, Earth will be abandoned. Cities will become silent, and forests will grow over highways. Animals will return to areas humans once ruled. Only a few, known as The Rooted, will choose to live off the grid. AI Baba Vanga warns: 'The Earth will finally breathe — but it may not forgive.' 2095–2125: A Strange Visitor in the Sky Prediction: 'The sky will crack, and something will look back.' In the early 2100s, a strange spiral-shaped object may appear in the sky. It will stay visible for 33 nights, defying scientific explanation. People around the world will experience shared dreams and hallucinations. Some will see it as alien contact, others as a final warning. Messages from the digital dead may begin to appear in the physical world. The line between life and death, science and faith, may blur forever. AI Baba Vanga leaves a haunting final message: 'You will be asked to choose — not between right and wrong, but between continuing… or beginning again.' What These Predictions Tell Us About the Future These imagined Baba Vanga predictions for the next 100 years — generated through ChatGPT and AI — paint a picture of a world filled with wonders and dangers. From privacy invasions and AI gods to Martian colonies and eternal digital life, the next century could bring changes beyond anything we've seen before. Whether you believe in Baba Vanga or not, one thing is certain: The future will be shaped by how we use technology—and how it uses us. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
The Sun
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Countries evacuating citizens from Iran and Israel
COUNTRIES around the world are taking measures to evacuate their citizens from Israel and Iran as the two nations enter the seventh day of their air war and airspace in the region remains closed. A week of Israeli air and missile strikes against its major rival has wiped out the top echelon of Iran's military command, damaged its nuclear capabilities and killed hundreds of people, while Iranian retaliatory strikes have killed at least two dozen civilians in Israel. Here are some of the countries whose citizens have left: AUSTRALIA The Australian government evacuated by land a small group of the 1,200 Australians seeking to leave Israel on Wednesday, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Thursday. Around 2,000 Australians in Iran have registered for assistance. AUSTRIA 48 Austrians have left Israel or neighboring Jordan, out of the 200 who reported to the Tel Aviv embassy, the Foreign Ministry said. Around 100 Austrians have requested to leave Iran. 44 Austrian and EU citizens have been evacuated towards Turkey and Armenia, it added. BULGARI Bulgaria has evacuated 17 diplomats and their families from Iran to Azerbaijan and will repatriate them by land and air, the Bulgarian government said. An administration at the Bulgarian embassy in Tehran is moving temporarily to Baku. CHINA China has evacuated more than 1,600 citizens from Iran and hundreds more from Israel, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Several thousand Chinese nationals are thought to reside in Iran, according to state media reports. CZECH REPUBLIC A flight with 66 people evacuated from Israel had landed near Prague, Czech Defence Minister Jana Cernochova said. FRANCE France will arrange a convoy by the end of the week from Iran to the Turkish or Armenian borders, French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday. French citizens in Israel can board buses starting Friday morning from the Jordanian border, with a flight chartered from Amman, Barrot said. GERMANY 345 German citizens have left the Middle East region, the foreign ministry said, after the country provided charter flights to Germany. GREECE Greece has evacuated 16 nationals and their families by land from Iran to Azerbaijan and is now working on their repatriation to Greece, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. INDIA India said on Wednesday it has launched 'Operation Sindhu' to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran. 110 Indian students have been evacuated from northern Iran into Armenia on June 17, India's foreign ministry said. ITALY Italy is organizing a charter flight from Egypt on June 22 to allow its citizens to leave Israel if they want to. 29 of the about 500 Italian nationals leaving in Iran already left the country on Wednesday with assistance from the government, a diplomatic source said. JAPAN Japan's government said on Thursday it would send two Self-Defense Forces transport aircraft to Djibouti in preparation for the evacuation of Japanese nationals from Iran and Israel. Japanese embassies in Israel and Iran are preparing to evacuate citizens to neighbouring countries by bus as early as Thursday. NEW ZEALAND New Zealand temporarily closed its Tehran embassy and evacuated two staff and their families by land to Azerbaijan. POLAND A group of Polish citizens evacuated from Iran landed in Warsaw on Thursday morning, ending the evacuation from the country, the Foreign Ministry said. The first plane evacuated from Israel landed in Warsaw on Wednesday morning and a second one is expected on Thursday afternoon from Amman, with 65 people on board. PORTUGAL Portugal has temporarily shut its embassy in Iran and evacuated four of its citizens via Azerbaijan. It has received 130 repatriation requests from citizens in Israel and is organising a repatriation flight, expected to land in Portugal later on Thursday, the foreign ministry said. SERBIA A group of 100 Serbs have fled Israel via Egypt, ambassador Miroljub Petrovic said on Thursday. SIERRA LEONE 36 citizens were evacuated to Armenia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. SLOVAKIA The first evacuation flight with 73 people, 25 tourists and five family members of Slovak diplomats working in Tel Aviv arrived in Bratislava on Monday, Slovak authorities said. The foreign ministry said on Friday it would temporarily close its embassy in Tehran and was fully evacuating staff from the country. SOUTH KOREA Eighteen South Korean nationals and two of their family members who are Iranian nationals were evacuated by land from Iran, South Korea's foreign ministry said. TAIWAN 36 Taiwanese have been evacuated from Israel via the land crossing with Jordan, while three Taiwanese have left Iran via the land border with Turkey, Taiwan's foreign ministry said. UNITED STATES The United States is working to evacuate U.S. citizens wishing to leave Israel by arranging flights and cruise ship departures, U.S. ambassador Mike Huckabee said in a post on X on Wednesday. VIETNAM Vietnam's foreign ministry told its citizens in Israel and Iran to get ready for evacuation and 18 Vietnamese citizens have already been evacuated from Iran.
The Sun
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Countries evacuate citizens amid escalating Israel-Iran war
COUNTRIES around the world are taking measures to evacuate their citizens from Israel and Iran as the two nations enter the seventh day of their air war and airspace in the region remains closed. A week of Israeli air and missile strikes against its major rival has wiped out the top echelon of Iran's military command, damaged its nuclear capabilities and killed hundreds of people, while Iranian retaliatory strikes have killed at least two dozen civilians in Israel. Here are some of the countries whose citizens have left: AUSTRALIA The Australian government evacuated by land a small group of the 1,200 Australians seeking to leave Israel on Wednesday, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Thursday. Around 2,000 Australians in Iran have registered for assistance. AUSTRIA 48 Austrians have left Israel or neighboring Jordan, out of the 200 who reported to the Tel Aviv embassy, the Foreign Ministry said. Around 100 Austrians have requested to leave Iran. 44 Austrian and EU citizens have been evacuated towards Turkey and Armenia, it added. BULGARI Bulgaria has evacuated 17 diplomats and their families from Iran to Azerbaijan and will repatriate them by land and air, the Bulgarian government said. An administration at the Bulgarian embassy in Tehran is moving temporarily to Baku. CHINA China has evacuated more than 1,600 citizens from Iran and hundreds more from Israel, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Several thousand Chinese nationals are thought to reside in Iran, according to state media reports. CZECH REPUBLIC A flight with 66 people evacuated from Israel had landed near Prague, Czech Defence Minister Jana Cernochova said. FRANCE France will arrange a convoy by the end of the week from Iran to the Turkish or Armenian borders, French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday. French citizens in Israel can board buses starting Friday morning from the Jordanian border, with a flight chartered from Amman, Barrot said. GERMANY 345 German citizens have left the Middle East region, the foreign ministry said, after the country provided charter flights to Germany. GREECE Greece has evacuated 16 nationals and their families by land from Iran to Azerbaijan and is now working on their repatriation to Greece, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. INDIA India said on Wednesday it has launched 'Operation Sindhu' to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran. 110 Indian students have been evacuated from northern Iran into Armenia on June 17, India's foreign ministry said. ITALY Italy is organizing a charter flight from Egypt on June 22 to allow its citizens to leave Israel if they want to. 29 of the about 500 Italian nationals leaving in Iran already left the country on Wednesday with assistance from the government, a diplomatic source said. JAPAN Japan's government said on Thursday it would send two Self-Defense Forces transport aircraft to Djibouti in preparation for the evacuation of Japanese nationals from Iran and Israel. Japanese embassies in Israel and Iran are preparing to evacuate citizens to neighbouring countries by bus as early as Thursday. NEW ZEALAND New Zealand temporarily closed its Tehran embassy and evacuated two staff and their families by land to Azerbaijan. POLAND A group of Polish citizens evacuated from Iran landed in Warsaw on Thursday morning, ending the evacuation from the country, the Foreign Ministry said. The first plane evacuated from Israel landed in Warsaw on Wednesday morning and a second one is expected on Thursday afternoon from Amman, with 65 people on board. PORTUGAL Portugal has temporarily shut its embassy in Iran and evacuated four of its citizens via Azerbaijan. It has received 130 repatriation requests from citizens in Israel and is organising a repatriation flight, expected to land in Portugal later on Thursday, the foreign ministry said. SERBIA A group of 100 Serbs have fled Israel via Egypt, ambassador Miroljub Petrovic said on Thursday. SIERRA LEONE 36 citizens were evacuated to Armenia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. SLOVAKIA The first evacuation flight with 73 people, 25 tourists and five family members of Slovak diplomats working in Tel Aviv arrived in Bratislava on Monday, Slovak authorities said. The foreign ministry said on Friday it would temporarily close its embassy in Tehran and was fully evacuating staff from the country. SOUTH KOREA Eighteen South Korean nationals and two of their family members who are Iranian nationals were evacuated by land from Iran, South Korea's foreign ministry said. TAIWAN 36 Taiwanese have been evacuated from Israel via the land crossing with Jordan, while three Taiwanese have left Iran via the land border with Turkey, Taiwan's foreign ministry said. UNITED STATES The United States is working to evacuate U.S. citizens wishing to leave Israel by arranging flights and cruise ship departures, U.S. ambassador Mike Huckabee said in a post on X on Wednesday. VIETNAM Vietnam's foreign ministry told its citizens in Israel and Iran to get ready for evacuation and 18 Vietnamese citizens have already been evacuated from Iran.
