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Lebanon audits MEA safety as pilot groups voice conflict concerns

A Lebanese Middle East Airlines (MEA) aircraft approaches the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport as it flies over Beirut's southern suburbs, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, Lebanon, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
A Lebanese Middle East Airlines (MEA) aircraft approaches the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport as it flies over Beirut's southern suburbs, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, Lebanon, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo

Tropical storm Jangmi batters Japan, cuts power to 60,000 homes

A toppled tree amid rain from Typhoon Jangmi in Tokyo on June 3.
A toppled tree amid rain from Typhoon Jangmi in Tokyo on June 3.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 3, 2026

The US military’s Central Command posted a video showing the missile strike the tanker.
The US military’s Central Command posted a video showing the missile strike the tanker.

SIA’s Singapore-Japan flights rescheduled as Storm Jangmi approaches

A flight departures board showing a cancelled flight to Okinawa, at Haneda Airport on June 1. More than 320 flights have been cancelled because of Typhoon Jangmi.
A flight departures board showing a cancelled flight to Okinawa, at Haneda Airport on June 1. More than 320 flights have been cancelled because of Typhoon Jangmi.

Vietjet to launch direct flights between Singapore and Nha Trang in Vietnam

Vietjet will operate a route between Singapore and Nha Trang four times a week beginning Dec 11.
Vietjet will operate a route between Singapore and Nha Trang four times a week beginning Dec 11.

Thai Lion Air cutting flights on 15 routes, including Phuket-Singapore, as jet fuel costs surge

Most of the affected services include international flights to China, Japan, India, Indonesia, Singapore and Nepal.
Most of the affected services include international flights to China, Japan, India, Indonesia, Singapore and Nepal.

Scoot extends cancellation of flights between Singapore and Jeddah until June 20

The affected flight numbers are TR796, which departs Singapore for Jeddah, and TR797, which departs Jeddah for Singapore.
The affected flight numbers are TR796, which departs Singapore for Jeddah, and TR797, which departs Jeddah for Singapore.

Flights briefly halted at Munich Airport over possible drone sighting

An information board showing cancelled and delayed flights at Munich Airport after a possible drone sighting on May 30.
An information board showing cancelled and delayed flights at Munich Airport after a possible drone sighting on May 30.

Mexico restricting travellers from Central African countries over Ebola fears

Mexican airline Aeromexico announced restrictions on flights for passengers arriving from African countries affected by Ebola, effective on May 29, 2026.
Mexican airline Aeromexico announced restrictions on flights for passengers arriving from African countries affected by Ebola, effective on May 29, 2026.

Travel News

S’porean named finalist in Icelandair’s global campaign for a ‘really bad photographer’ 

Mr Mikael (left), 24, is among 13 finalists from cities including Zurich, Sao Paulo and Toronto competing for Icelandair’s best worst photographer title.
Mr Mikael (left), 24, is among 13 finalists from cities including Zurich, Sao Paulo and Toronto competing for Icelandair’s best worst photographer title.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.