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New airline power bank rules: What passengers need to know

2 Apr 2026 Josh Wood

Under new rules issued by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), passengers on international flights are now limited to two power banks in the cabin, and charging them is banned. The new restrictions, which came into effect on 27 March Read More
IOM at 75: First Steps of a Global Migration Story

26 Mar 2026 FA News Desk

Following the end of the Second World War, countries across Europe were struggling to rebuild societies shaken by years of destruction and displacement. Cities lay in ruins, economies were fragile, and millions of people had been uprooted from their homes. Read More
Busiest international routes of 2025

29 Jan 2026 FA News Desk

It is safe to say that international airline travel has firmly rebounded since the end of the global pandemic. Long-haul networks have stabilised, capacity has returned across most regions, and passenger confidence continues to strengthen in both leisure and business Read More
Run from Cape Town to London to challenge migration stere

28 Jan 2026 Joseph Newman

After 8,262 miles, 21 countries, and a year and a half on the road, Ugandan-British runner and campaigner Deo Kato became the first person to run from Cape Town to London, using the feat to raise awareness about racism and Read More
#IFJBlog: How grassroots media is empowering a new generation in Nepal

16 Jan 2026 FA News Desk

Nepal is seeing a rise in community-based digital media. Small online platforms, such as Khoj Samachar, are working to share verified information in both Nepali and English. These outlets help people understand issues that are sometimes overlooked by larger mainstream Read More
Five Key Risks That Will Shape 2026

15 Jan 2026 Marie Owens Thomsen

In January 2025, the air transport industry was facing significant headwinds and none more so than the threat of tariffs and the potential retaliation they might provoke. In this challenging context, airlines nevertheless earned a record net profit of $39.5 Read More
A Truly Humane Nation: Israel

28 Oct 2025 Khemraj Kattel

For millions of Nepali migrant workers, the dream is simple: to work in a safe, dignified, and fair environment while supporting their families and contributing to their nation’s economy. Only a few countries in the world have truly fulfilled this Read More
IOM changes Nepali’s life after 2023 quakes

25 Oct 2025 FA News Desk

In the rugged hills of Karnali, Nepal’s largest province, life changed forever for Parimale when the earthquake struck in 2023. Living with a disability, he found himself increasingly vulnerable in the wake of the disaster as damaged infrastructure, limited mobility Read More
World Tourism Day 2025

27 Sep 2025 Arun Ranjit

World observes various international days to reinforce the achievements of humanity by educating the public on issues of concern. Society has to embrace these days as a powerful advocacy tool to make aware the people about the global issues and Read More
Coming soon to a theater near you – Thailand’s blockbuster lineup of film locations

9 Sep 2025 Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya

Not everyone can be in a Hollywood movie, but you can be in Thailand, where the stars shot their iconic scenes. Thailand’s landscapes have become global film backdrops, from Jurassic World in Krabi to The White Lotus in Samui and Read More