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Tonga’s undersea cable to take four weeks to repair
New Zealand says it will take ‘at least’ four weeks to repair undersea communications cables that were destroyed in Tonga’s tsunami
New Zealand has revealed that an undersea cable that was destroyed in a volcano eruption in Tonga may take at least four weeks to be repaired.
The cable was damaged during the volcanic eruption on Saturday, leaving Tonga in the dark after communications to the Pacific island were cut off from the outside world.
Houses have been destroyed and at least three have died – including a British national, according to the BBC.
Rescue efforts are continuing with teams working round the clock to to get vital supplies to the region.
“US cable company SubCom advises it will take at least four weeks for Tonga’s cable connection to be repaired,” a statement by New Zealand’s foreign affairs ministry said on Wednesday.
Tonga has been unable to establish external contact since Saturday’s violent eruption severed the country’s only underwater sea cable in two places
Scant communication has been established since then, enabled through a few satellite phones mainly held by foreign embassies in Tonga’s capital city of Nuku’alofa.
Many Tongans living abroad have nervously been waiting to hear the news from loved ones still in the country.
Telecommunications firm Digicel is expected to set up an interim 2G connection today that prioritises voice and SMS communications, the statement added.
However the connection is expected to be “limited and patchy”, covering about 10% of expected capacity.
This is not the first time Tonga’s only undersea cable has been damaged
Tonga has had its fair share of bad weather. A string of bad weather in the past, inflicted unexpected damage on the cable, causing a near total blackout of mobile and internet services for the 100,000 residents that live on the island.
Saturday’s eruption caused wide swathes of Tonga to be blanketed in thick ash, which made it impossible for relief planes to land to deliver much-needed food and drinking water.
The Tongan government has described the event as an “unprecedented disaster”
New Zealand authorities say the Tonga’s main airport runway is expected to be cleared today, after rescue teams and volunteers desperately worked to clear ash from the tarmac using wheelbarrows and shovels.
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UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky, as death toll rises
UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky kills four, injures 11, governor warns death toll may rise
UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky kills four, injures 11, governor warns death toll may rise
– A UPS cargo plane crashed in Louisville, resulting in at least four deaths and 11 injuries.
– Investigations are underway, and all departing flights from the airport have been cancelled.
Several people with serious injuries are receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.
The crash affected two businesses in proximity to the airport: Kentucky Petroleum Recycling and Grade A Auto Parts. Grade A Auto Parts confirmed most employees were accounted for, although uncertainty remains regarding customer safety.
Nearby, a Ford Motor assembly plant lost power but was not directly impacted by the crash.
Emergency services have worked to contain a fire resulting from the incident, which required a significant number of responders. UPS has not confirmed details regarding its crew’s condition. Photographs showed the MD-11 engulfed in flames at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
UPS operates its primary air cargo facility in Louisville, processing millions of packages daily. The plane’s fuel load of 38,000 gallons contributed to explosions that occurred upon impact with the businesses, prompting significant road closures.
Investigation Underway
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board will conduct investigations into the crash.
In the aftermath, all departing flights from the airport have been cancelled, affecting major airlines including Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
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This may be the AI market correction, according to traders
US stocks tumble as tech giants report uneven earnings, prompting fears of a looming market correction.
US stocks tumble as tech giants report uneven earnings, prompting fears of a looming market correction.
US stocks have taken a sharp dive as investors grow nervous about stretched valuations and uneven earnings reports from tech giants. Major Wall Street banks, including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, are warning that the rally could be nearing a 10% correction – a wake-up call for traders betting on unstoppable market momentum.
Nvidia, the world’s most valuable public company, dropped nearly 4%, wiping out around $200 billion in market value. Meanwhile, Palantir slid 6%, dragging other AI and semiconductor names lower. Even gold — a traditional safe haven — dipped 1.6%, signaling widespread investor anxiety.
Bitcoin also broke below the $100,000 mark for the first time since June, underscoring how jittery markets have become. As earnings season unfolds and the US government shutdown looms, investors are questioning whether the bull run that lifted the S&P 35% since April has finally run out of steam.
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Dick Cheney dies at 84: The end of an era in American power
Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84, leaving a controversial legacy in American politics and national security.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney dies at 84, leaving a controversial legacy in American politics and national security.
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84, marking the end of one of the most influential — and controversial — political careers in modern American history. Cheney served under four Republican presidents, most notably George W. Bush, where he became known as one of the most powerful vice presidents in U.S. history.
His family confirmed he passed away from complications related to pneumonia and heart disease. Cheney’s decades in Washington were defined by his hardline approach to national security and his role in shaping America’s response to the September 11 attacks.
Even after leaving office, Cheney remained a strong defender of his policies, particularly the 2003 invasion of Iraq. His passing leaves behind a complicated legacy — one that reshaped U.S. foreign policy and continues to influence Republican politics today.
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