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Explore the hidden risks of air travel as we delve into the health hazards associated with sudden cabin pressure drops. Learn how incidents like the recent one on Korean Air Flight KE189 highlight the importance of understanding and preparing for potential discomforts during flights.

The United States has expressed grave concerns over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that Russia might supply weapons to North Korea, following the signing of a new defence pact between the two nations. This development heightens worries about regional stability and international security.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller highlighted the serious nature of the situation, stating that the potential supply of advanced weapons to North Korea would likely destabilize the Korean Peninsula and could violate U.N. Security Council resolutions that Russia has supported. Meanwhile, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby described the defence pact as a troubling development, underscoring Russia’s growing desperation.

Hundreds of pilgrims have died during the annual Hajj in Mecca due to extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit). At least 550 fatalities have been reported, including 323 Egyptians and 35 Tunisians. The tragedy highlights the growing impact of climate change on the pilgrimage, prompting urgent calls for improved safety measures to protect future pilgrims from rising global temperatures.