Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday.

"Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his visit to the US by one day in light of the security situation in the north of Israel," the official said, asking not to be named. He said that Netanyahu will now travel on September 25, instead of September 24 as previously planned.

During his visit to the United States, Netanyahu will address the annual UN General Assembly session. He is scheduled to return to Israel on September 28.

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Israel is engaged in a fierce cross-border clash in the country's north with the Lebanese Hezbollah group, with the situation deteriorating in recent days.

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On Friday, the Israeli military carried out a "targeted strike" in Beirut, which a source close to Hezbollah said killed one of its top military leaders.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will delay his departure to New York by a day due to the security situation in the country's north, an official in his office told AFP on Friday. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his visit to the US by one day in light of the security situation in the north of Israel," the official said, asking not to be named. He said that Netanyahu will now travel on September 25, instead of September 24 as previously planned. During his visit to the United States, Netanyahu will address the annual UN General Assembly session. He is scheduled to return to Israel on September 28. Also read: Israeli PM Netanyahu to address UNGA session, meet world leaders: Report Israel is engaged in a fierce cross-border clash in the country's north with the Lebanese Hezbollah group, with the situation deteriorating in recent days. Watch | America snubs Netanyahu as Israeli PM expands war × On Friday, the Israeli military carried out a "targeted strike" in Beirut, which a source close to Hezbollah said killed one of its top military leaders. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Israeli PM Netanyahu to delay departure for US amid security situation in north

A few months after Air New Zealand announced it was weighing passengers before departure,&nbsp;Korean Air - South Korea's largest airline -&nbsp;has also announced it will follow suit.&nbsp;

According to a report by the Independent,&nbsp;Korean Air said it would be ''measuring the average weight of passengers along with their carry-on items for flight safety''.

The airlines stated that the programme will affect some travellers departing from&nbsp;Gimpo International Airport (GMP) from August 28 until September 3 and from Incheon International Airport (ICA) between September 8-19.

Both passengers and their luggage will be weighed anonymously and the collected data will be shared with the&nbsp;Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Those not fully on board with the weight data collection can simply opt out of the programme by letting a staff member know, CNN reported.&nbsp;

According to experts, periodic weight assessments of passengers, as well as their luggage help airlines determine if weight estimates are still accurate to offset the amount of cargo they carry.&nbsp;

The announcement, however, was met with public backlash, according to local media reports.&nbsp;"It feels awkward that others will know my weight," said one netizen, while another asked, "If I weigh less, will they let me carry on more baggage?" or&nbsp;"Will I be charged more if I weigh more?"

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<h2>Air New Zealand weighs passengers&nbsp;</h2>

In May,&nbsp;Air New Zealand announced it was weighing the passengers as part of a programme to gather real-world data on the weight load and distribution of planes. The airlines' load control improvement specialist Alastair James, in a statement, said that they weigh “everything” that goes onboard the aircraft, “from the cargo to the meals onboard, to the luggage in the hold.”&nbsp;

At the time, the airline said passengers will be asked to stand on a digital scale when they check-in for their flight before reaching the boarding gate. The so-called passenger weight survey aims to collect data from at least 10,000 passengers and those who do not wish to participate can skip it.&nbsp;

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In 2021, domestic passengers participated in a similar survey but the one for international travellers was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A few months after Air New Zealand announced it was weighing passengers before departure, Korean Air - South Korea's largest airline - has also announced it will follow suit.

A few months after Air New Zealand announced it was weighing passengers before departure, Korean Air - South Korea's largest airline - has also announced it will follow suit. According to a report by the Independent, Korean Air said it would be ''measuring the average weight of passengers along with their carry-on items for flight safety''. The airlines stated that the programme will affect some travellers departing from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) from August 28 until September 3 and from Incheon International Airport (ICA) between September 8-19. Both passengers and their luggage will be weighed anonymously and the collected data will be shared with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Those not fully on board with the weight data collection can simply opt out of the programme by letting a staff member know, CNN reported. According to experts, periodic weight assessments of passengers, as well as their luggage help airlines determine if weight estimates are still accurate to offset the amount of cargo they carry. The announcement, however, was met with public backlash, according to local media reports. "It feels awkward that others will know my weight," said one netizen, while another asked, "If I weigh less, will they let me carry on more baggage?" or "Will I be charged more if I weigh more?" Watch | NASA's supersonic passenger flights are getting closer × Air New Zealand weighs passengers In May, Air New Zealand announced it was weighing the passengers as part of a programme to gather real-world data on the weight load and distribution of planes. The airlines' load control improvement specialist Alastair James, in a statement, said that they weigh “everything” that goes onboard the aircraft, “from the cargo to the meals onboard, to the luggage in the hold.” At the time, the airline said passengers will be asked to stand on a digital scale when they check-in for their flight before reaching the boarding gate. The so-called passenger weight survey aims to collect data from at least 10,000 passengers and those who do not wish to participate can skip it. Also read | Air New Zealand to weigh passengers before they board int’l flights. Here’s why In 2021, domestic passengers participated in a similar survey but the one for international travellers was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/train-18-trial-for-engineless-semi-high-speed-train-from-next-month-162258">railways</a> is planning to seal train stations just like how airports function and passengers will have to arrive 15-20 minutes before the scheduled departure of trains to complete the process of security checks.

The security plan — with high-end technology — has already been put in motion at Prayagraj, in anticipation of the Kumbh Mela which begins this month and at Hoobly railway station in Karnataka with a blueprint for 202 more stations ready for implementation, Railway Protection Force Director General Arun Kumar said.

"The plan is to seal the railway stations. It is primarily about identifying openings and to determine how many can be closed. There are areas which will be closed through permanent boundary walls, others will be manned by RPF personnel and yet others will have collapsible gates," he said.

"At each entry point, there will be random security checks. However, unlike at airports, passengers need not come hours in advance, but just 15-20 minutes ahead of their departure times to ensure that they are not delayed because of the security process," he said.

Mr Kumar said while security will increase, the presence of security personnel will not. "If we are investing in technology, then workforce requirement will reduce," he said.

These steps are a part of a security plan under the Integrated Security System (ISS) which was approved in 2016 to strengthen surveillance mechanism at 202 railway stations.

The ISS will comprise CCTV cameras, access control, personal and baggage screening system and bomb detection and disposal system which together provide multiple checking of passengers and baggage from the point of entry in the station premises till boarding of the train. The anticipated cost of the ISS project stands at Rs. 385.06 crores.

"The security plan envisages a layered security check where passengers will be scrutinised even before they enter the station premises to ease the pressure at stations during peak hours," Mr Kumar said.

It will also include real-time face recognition software which will alert the RPF command centre of any known offenders.

"Passengers will be checked randomly - every eighth or ninth passenger will undergo the process on his arrival at the station," he said.

The railways is planning to seal train stations just like how airports function and passengers will have to arrive 15-20 minutes before the scheduled departure of trains to complete the process of security checks.

The railways is planning to seal train stations just like how airports function and passengers will have to arrive 15-20 minutes before the scheduled departure of trains to complete the process of security checks. The security plan — with high-end technology — has already been put in motion at Prayagraj, in anticipation of the Kumbh Mela which begins this month and at Hoobly railway station in Karnataka with a blueprint for 202 more stations ready for implementation, Railway Protection Force Director General Arun Kumar said. "The plan is to seal the railway stations. It is primarily about identifying openings and to determine how many can be closed. There are areas which will be closed through permanent boundary walls, others will be manned by RPF personnel and yet others will have collapsible gates," he said. "At each entry point, there will be random security checks. However, unlike at airports, passengers need not come hours in advance, but just 15-20 minutes ahead of their departure times to ensure that they are not delayed because of the security process," he said. Mr Kumar said while security will increase, the presence of security personnel will not. "If we are investing in technology, then workforce requirement will reduce," he said. These steps are a part of a security plan under the Integrated Security System (ISS) which was approved in 2016 to strengthen surveillance mechanism at 202 railway stations. The ISS will comprise CCTV cameras, access control, personal and baggage screening system and bomb detection and disposal system which together provide multiple checking of passengers and baggage from the point of entry in the station premises till boarding of the train. The anticipated cost of the ISS project stands at Rs. 385.06 crores. "The security plan envisages a layered security check where passengers will be scrutinised even before they enter the station premises to ease the pressure at stations during peak hours," Mr Kumar said. It will also include real-time face recognition software which will alert the RPF command centre of any known offenders. "Passengers will be checked randomly - every eighth or ninth passenger will undergo the process on his arrival at the station," he said.

Arrive at least 20 mins before departure: Railways planning to seal train stations like airports

Appointing a new Dior creative director is a &quot;work in progress&quot;, the French fashion house`s chief executive said on Tuesday, with the luxury label still to name a head designer some six months after Raf Simons left to set up his own brand. 
 
Dior, one of the world`s most famous designer houses, announced Simons` surprise departure in October after some three years at the helm. An in-house creative team has been working on collections since. 
 
&quot;(It is a) work in progress, work in progress and we`re giving it a little bit of time,&quot; Chief Executive Sidney Toledano told Reuters. &quot;It`s an important position.&quot; 
 
Toledano was speaking at a preview for Dior`s new London boutique opening this week, a four-floor store selling clothes, accessories, children`s wear as well as a home collection. 
 
&quot;The UK market in London business for us is doing very well, we still have double digit growth,&quot; he said, adding however that last year`s Islamist militant attacks in Paris had hurt tourism and sales in France. 
 
&quot;...What happened in November had a real impact on the first quarter but still we will continue developing our presence in Paris. We have a five-year plan and in September we`ll open a new fine jewellery boutique.&quot; 
 
Dior also presented its cruise collection on Tuesday at Blenheim Palace near Oxford, Winston Churchill`s birthplace and where the label hosted fashion shows in 1954 and 1958. 
 
Cruise collections, originally designed for wealthy fashionistas holidaying on yachts or cruises during the winter months, are outfits produced by stylists on top of seasonal lines. 
 
Lucie Meier and Serge Ruffieux, who are leading Dior`s creative team, took inspiration from &quot;not only the post-war high society`s wardrobes but also the restlessness and wanderlust (that) characterized the period&quot;, according to show notes. 
 
Models, such as new Dior makeup ambassador Bella Hadid, strutted down the catwalk in tops, dresses and skirts adorned in floral as well as Asian and African prints and embroidery.&nbsp; 
 
Sleeves were voluminous and up to the elbow, worn with trousers flared and cut above the ankle or slim skirts.&nbsp; 
 
Dior`s signature Bar jacket, usually cinched at the waist, was slightly longer and covering hips, while its well-known bows were loosened to resemble scarves. Several outfits were layered, such as skirts over trousers.&nbsp;

Appointing a new Dior creative director is a "work in progress", the French fashion house`s chief executive said on Tuesday, with the luxury label still to name a head designer some six months after Raf Simons left to set up his own brand. Dior, one of the world`s most famous designer houses, announced Simons` surprise departure in October after some three years at the helm

Appointing a new Dior creative director is a "work in progress", the French fashion house`s chief executive said on Tuesday, with the luxury label still to name a head designer some six months after Raf Simons left to set up his own brand. Dior, one of the world`s most famous designer houses, announced Simons` surprise departure in October after some three years at the helm. An in-house creative team has been working on collections since. "(It is a) work in progress, work in progress and we`re giving it a little bit of time," Chief Executive Sidney Toledano told Reuters. "It`s an important position." Toledano was speaking at a preview for Dior`s new London boutique opening this week, a four-floor store selling clothes, accessories, children`s wear as well as a home collection. "The UK market in London business for us is doing very well, we still have double digit growth," he said, adding however that last year`s Islamist militant attacks in Paris had hurt tourism and sales in France. "...What happened in November had a real impact on the first quarter but still we will continue developing our presence in Paris. We have a five-year plan and in September we`ll open a new fine jewellery boutique." Dior also presented its cruise collection on Tuesday at Blenheim Palace near Oxford, Winston Churchill`s birthplace and where the label hosted fashion shows in 1954 and 1958. Cruise collections, originally designed for wealthy fashionistas holidaying on yachts or cruises during the winter months, are outfits produced by stylists on top of seasonal lines. Lucie Meier and Serge Ruffieux, who are leading Dior`s creative team, took inspiration from "not only the post-war high society`s wardrobes but also the restlessness and wanderlust (that) characterized the period", according to show notes. Models, such as new Dior makeup ambassador Bella Hadid, strutted down the catwalk in tops, dresses and skirts adorned in floral as well as Asian and African prints and embroidery. Sleeves were voluminous and up to the elbow, worn with trousers flared and cut above the ankle or slim skirts. Dior`s signature Bar jacket, usually cinched at the waist, was slightly longer and covering hips, while its well-known bows were loosened to resemble scarves. Several outfits were layered, such as skirts over trousers.

Dior says new designer ''work in progress''

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