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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1905, Alfredo M. Santos, Filipino general (died 1990) was born. In 1913, The 1913 Romanian Army cholera outbreak during the Second Balkan War starts. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Chino Trinidad, Filipino sports journalist and executive (born 1967) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Flights canceled, explosive eruption at Kanlaon sends ash over western Cebu, Philippines

The Watchers

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July 9, 2026

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Ash from a moderately explosive eruption of Kanlaon volcano reached several municipalities in Cebu on July 9, 2026. At least eight domestic flights were canceled at Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Probable ballistic ejecta, or volcanic rock fragments, were also reported in Masulog in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental. Source

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Riyadh Xpress

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· Apr 8, 2026

Philippine Airlines to Resumes Manila-Riyadh-Manila Flights

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will resume flights between Manila and Riyadh starting April 10, 2026, following recent developments in the Middle East. The airline continues to prioritize the safety and well-being of its passengers and crew. As operations restart, PAL will use an alternative flight route to maintain the highest safety standards. Some Manila–Riyadh flights will [] The post Philippine Airlines to Resumes Manila-Riyadh-Manila Flights appeared first on Riyadh Xpress.

People.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

High School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead and 7 Injured After 2 Students Allegedly Launch Attack Following Bullying

The incident took place in the central Philippines on Monday, June 22, at around 9 a.m. local time

The Olive Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

WATCH: Fire rages next to Mallorca’s Palma Airport sending smoke over the bay as tourists jet in

FLIGHTS to popular Balearic Islands destination were nearly derailed as flames consumed the surrounding area and caused emergency fire prevention protocals. Travellers at Son Sant Joan Airport (Palma de Mallorca)

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 29, 2026

Why would Filipinos holiday at home if abroad is cheaper?

Earlier this year, a screenshot of a domestic airfare went viral in the Philippines for all the wrong reasons. The flight was from Manila to Batanes, the country’s remote northern tip. The price: 27,000 pesos (US440) – enough to fly to Taipei or Hanoi, check into a decent hotel and still have money for dinner. That disconnect sits awkwardly alongside Manila’s latest effort to rev up domestic travel. On Friday, the Department of Tourism launched “Discover More to Love”, a campaign of discounted...

Daily Mirror

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mount Etna eruption live: Catania Airport chaos as volcanic ash cancels flights

Travellers faced major disruption and flight cancellations at Sicily’s Catania Airport yesterday after Mount Etna erupted, blasting ash into the sky

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

Mount Etna erupts again, disrupting flights in Sicily

Renewed ash emissions from Europe’s highest active volcano force flight restrictions at Catania airport on Italian island of Sicily

The West Australian

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· Jul 5, 2026

Etna ash eruption disrupts flights at Sicily airport

An eruption from Mount Etna has disrupted flights to Catania Airport on the Italian island of Sicily.

Interaksyon

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘Thank you, Kateyki’: Thai internet sensation Aon Somrutai to visit Philippines for first time

Thai internet sensation Somrutai Sangchaiphum Rattanawaraha, popularly known as Aon Somrutai, known for her viral catchphrase “Thank you, Kateyki,” is set to visit the Philippines for the first time on July 13 as she expands her career into the Philippine entertainment industry. Her Manila trip will serve as the official launch of her local career, [] The post ‘Thank you, Kateyki’: Thai internet sensation Aon Somrutai to visit Philippines for first time appeared first on Interaksyon.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 9, 2026

Kanlaon Volcano erupts, sends ash plume up

Kanlaon Volcano erupts, sends ash plume up

Croatia Week

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· Jul 2, 2026

Domestic flights return to Osijek Airport from 20 July, reconnecting eastern Croatia

OSIJEK, 2 July 2026 – Domestic flights operated by Trade Air will resume from Osijek Airport on 20 July 2026... The post Domestic flights return to Osijek Airport from 20 July, reconnecting eastern Croatia first appeared on Croatia Week.

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

Emergency response at Christchurch Airport after ‘smell of smoke’ diverts Air New Zealand flight

Emergency response at Christchurch Airport after ‘smell of smoke’ diverts Air New Zealand flight

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 8, 2026

Penerbangan ke Pangkor bergantung minat syarikat penerbangan

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan tidak bercadang membuka semula perkhidmatan penerbangan komersial ke Pulau Pangkor, namun terbuka kepada mana-mana syarikat penerbangan yang berminat berdasarkan kajian model perniagaan masing-masing. Timbalan Menteri Pengangkutan, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah berkata, tiada kajian yang dibuat Kementerian Pengangkutan (MOT) berhubung pembukaan semula laluan penerbangan ke Pulau Pangkor kerana penilaian tersebut merupakan tanggungjawab syarikat penerbangan. ... Read more The post Penerbangan ke Pangkor bergantung minat syarikat penerbangan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 10, 2026

Flights grounded: Malaysia Airlines halts Kuala Lumpur–Taipei routes July 11 citing Typhoon Bavi

PETALING JAYA, July 10 — Malaysia Airlines has grounded flights between Kuala Lumpur and Taipei tomorrow as Typhoo...

BERNAMA

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· Jul 9, 2026

World : Philippines To Host Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Myanmar Talks This July 

MANILA, July 9 (Bernama-PNA) -- The Philippines is set to host a number of foreign ministers and high-level officials’ meetings in Manila from July 18 to 24 for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), Philippine News Agency (PNA) reported.

ANTARA News

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· Jul 8, 2026

INACA, Ministry strengthen aviation ecosystem through IAS 2026

The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) and the Ministry of Transportation are hosting the Indonesia ...

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 5, 2026

Flydubai launches daily flights to Bangkok

By Mohamed Attia Flydubai has launched daily flights to Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, making the Thai capital its second destination in Thailand after Krabi. The inaugural flight departed from Terminal 3 at Dubai International Airport on 1 July, giving passengers more travel options to one of Southeast Asia’s most popular destinations. Ghaith Al [] The post Flydubai launches daily flights to Bangkok appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Daily Express

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· Jul 7, 2026

Mount Etna LIVE: Volcano eruption sparks red alert as flights cancelled to key airport

Flight disruption is now set to last at least until Tuesday morning.

Mindanao Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor and Raffles Makati partner in exclusive bar takeovers

SIEM REAP, Cambodia – Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor and Raffles Makati are coming together for a special two-part bar takeover series, ‘Philippines to Cambodia x Cambodia to Philippines’. The exclusive

BusinessWorld Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

Eala set for homecoming ahead of hardcourt season and US Open

ALEXANDRA “ALEX” EALA is set for a homecoming to meet Filipino fans before she sets to the hardcourt season in the United States later this month. On the heels of a magical Wimbledon run, Ms. Eala will be in the country on July 15 at the Glorrieta Activity Center in Makati City for “Home Court: []

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 6, 2026

Heavy rain disrupts Mumbai flights; five arrivals diverted to other airports

The affected flights included services operated by IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and Oman Air

The Local Italy

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· Jul 7, 2026

Etna ash cloud grounds flights at Catania airport for third day running

Air traffic at Catania airport has been suspended for the third consecutive day due to volcanic activity on Mount Etna, with flights grounded until at least 2pm on Tuesday, local media reported.

Arab Times Online

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· Jun 21, 2026

Dominican authorities help foreign tourists affected by massive resort fire return home

LA ALTAGRACIA, Dominican Republic, June 21, (AP): Dominican authorities on Saturday were working to ensure that foreign tourists caught up in a massive fire that almost completely...

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 5, 2026

Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches

Emergency evacuations are taking place in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as a super typhoon bears down on the US Pacific territories.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mount Etna eruption disrupts air travel in Sicily; Israir diverts flights to Palermo

Mount Etna’s renewed eruption shuts Catania airport after volcanic ash spread across eastern Sicily, forcing widespread flight cancellations and diversions, including those to and from Israel.

RAPPLER

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· Jul 13, 2026

LPA outside PAR develops into tropical depression, unlikely to affect PH

The tropical depression may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility as early as Monday, July 13, but it is likely to just stay near the PAR eastern boundary

Euro Weekly News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mount Etna erupts as red alert issued causing summer flight chaos. What it means for travel to Spain

A dramatic eruption of Mount Etna has forced aviation authorities to issue the highest level of volcanic ash warning, with []

teleSUR English

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· Jul 5, 2026

Eruptive Etna Volcano Activity Forces To Close Part of Sicily’s Airspace, Italy

New eruptive activity of Etna, the highest active volcano on the European plate, forced the partial closure of airspace on the Italian island of Sicily (south) this Sunday and, consequently, restricted operations at Catania airport due to the emission of volcanic ash. “Due to the eruptive activity and the consequent emission of volcanic ash into []

BNO News

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· Jun 23, 2026

3 killed, 15 shot in high school shooting in the Philippines

Three people were killed and 15 others were wounded by gunfire in a shooting at a high school in the central Philippines, officials said. Two suspects were taken into custody after the shooting. The shooting happened at about 9 a.m. local time on Monday inside San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, according to [] The post 3 killed, 15 shot in high school shooting in the Philippines appeared first on BNO News.

Irish News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Russian attacks kill four in Ukraine as Kyiv hit for second consecutive night

Several explosions were heard shortly after midnight before authorities issued an air raid alert.

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