Russia on Monday (September 18) called on the United Nations' highest court in The Hague, Netherlands, to toss out what it has described as a “hopelessly flawed” case that challenges Moscow’s claim that “genocide” in eastern Ukraine was a pretext for its invasion, last year.

Cancelled flights rise across US as summer travel heats up

Omicron continues to play a spoilsport in the holiday plans for millions, as more than 6,000 flights have been cancelled across the globe over the Christmas weekend, because of staffing issues linked to the virus spread.

Over 6,000 flights grounded globally over Christmas weekend amid Omicron surge

Many airlines are suspending flights to China in the wake of the new coronavirus outbreak. More than 20 airlines including British Airways, American Airlines and Qatar Airways have suspended all China flights. Air travel in China declines by 40 per cent in January.

Coronavirus scare: Air travel in China declines 40% in January