Month: July 2025

Gofrixty [31 July 2025] – The United Kingdom experienced a serious air traffic control crisis on 30 July 2025 when its air traffic control system suffered a technical fault. The glitch was within the National Air Traffic Services (NATS) – that handles flight plans and radar contact across the UK. That led to thousands of flights being canceled, delayed, and diverted, with passengers stuck in airports for hours. It all started when the system was unable to process flight plans in an automated manner. Instead, air traffic controllers had to…

Gofrixty [31 July 2025] – Donald Trump reportedly warns India Former US President Donald Trump has warned India that if he comes back to power he will slam with a fine on Indian exports, in the shape of submission to Increase tariffs to 25%. He also said India will have to feel “the pain” for continuing Russian oil purchases and defense purchases, a “disrespectful” action relative to U.S. interests. Trump announced the imposition of the helalo tariffs at a campaign rally in Ohio, and took a jab at other countries…

Gofrixty [30 July 2025] – A strong undersea earthquake off the coast of Japan sent tsunami alerts around the world, including one for the coast of Alaska and a portion of the United States, with both countries implementing emergency response procedures. The Pacific Rim quake is among the strongest ever recorded, clocking in at 8.9. Authorities in Japan responded quickly. Tsunami warnings were announced without delay by the Japan Meteorological Agency for the coasts from Hokkaido and Tohoku to regions of Honshu. Sirens heard in affected towns as officials urged…

Gofrixty [30 July 2025] – Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced sharp criticism in India’s Parliament on Tuesday as opposition parties accused his government of severe bungling in dealing with the recent tensions with Pakistan. The furor followed reports of battlefield losses, murky diplomacy and the absence of a transparent plan during the brief but sharp exchange of fire between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Opposition leaders have charged that the Modi government has not been able to protect both national security and international credibility. They said India was taken aback by Pakistan’s…

Gofrixty [30 July 2025] – Apple is closing one of its stores in China for the first time since entering the country nearly two decades ago, the company said on Saturday, amid continuing fears over the spread of the coronavirus. The eastern Hunan branch will close in early August 2025. Apple acknowledged the decision in a statement on its Chinese website. Company officials said the closure fueled by changing consumer behavior, local demand trends and an increased focus on online sales. The company had not attributed the move to political…