Boeing Halts 737 MAX Production Amid Machinist Strike; U.S. Deploys Mid-Range Missiles in Philippines Amid Tensions with China
Boeing halts 737 MAX production and initiates furloughs amid machinist strike, while Saudi Arabia plans grand celebrations for its 94th National Day. In the Philippines, U.S. deploys Typhon missile system amidst rising tensions with China.
Boeing has halted production of the 737 MAX and other aircraft, implementing temporary furloughs for tens of thousands of U.S. employees amid a strike by 30,000 machinists. Executives, including CEO Kelly Ortberg, will take pay cuts as the labor dispute with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers over pay raises could cost Boeing billions.
In other news, Saudi Arabia has declared September 23 as the national holiday for its 94th National Day, particularly for the private and non-profit sectors. TeamLab Borderless Jeddah is preparing special celebrations to mark the occasion, adding a festive touch to the historic city's digital art museum.
Continuing with updates from Saudi Arabia, the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones have signed a cooperation agreement. This collaboration aims to integrate geospatial knowledge with drone systems through a unified platform and training initiatives.
Despite the rise of mobile phones, pagers remain crucial in healthcare and covert operations due to their durability and long battery life. The UK's NHS, for example, still used around 130,000 pagers in 2019 to ensure effective communication, and recently, Hezbollah's use of pagers in Lebanon highlighted their continued relevance in secretive operations.
Related to covert operations, Japanese firm Icom clarified it stopped producing the IC-V82 radios, allegedly linked to recent blasts in Lebanon, about a decade ago. The firm emphasized its strict compliance with security trade regulations and noted these devices were exclusively manufactured in Japan; meanwhile, the international community remains cautious amidst the significant casualties caused by the explosions.
Shifting our focus to Asia, the United States has deployed the Typhon mid-range missile system in the Philippines amid rising tensions with China. Initially brought for joint exercises, the missile system remains in northern Luzon as part of U.S. strategy in Asia, despite strong opposition from China and Russia.
In other news, Saudi Arabia has declared September 23 as the national holiday for its 94th National Day, particularly for the private and non-profit sectors. TeamLab Borderless Jeddah is preparing special celebrations to mark the occasion, adding a festive touch to the historic city's digital art museum.
Continuing with updates from Saudi Arabia, the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information and the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones have signed a cooperation agreement. This collaboration aims to integrate geospatial knowledge with drone systems through a unified platform and training initiatives.
Despite the rise of mobile phones, pagers remain crucial in healthcare and covert operations due to their durability and long battery life. The UK's NHS, for example, still used around 130,000 pagers in 2019 to ensure effective communication, and recently, Hezbollah's use of pagers in Lebanon highlighted their continued relevance in secretive operations.
Related to covert operations, Japanese firm Icom clarified it stopped producing the IC-V82 radios, allegedly linked to recent blasts in Lebanon, about a decade ago. The firm emphasized its strict compliance with security trade regulations and noted these devices were exclusively manufactured in Japan; meanwhile, the international community remains cautious amidst the significant casualties caused by the explosions.
Shifting our focus to Asia, the United States has deployed the Typhon mid-range missile system in the Philippines amid rising tensions with China. Initially brought for joint exercises, the missile system remains in northern Luzon as part of U.S. strategy in Asia, despite strong opposition from China and Russia.
