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Photo Credit: Tru by Hilton Norwalk Des Moines COVINGTON, Kentucky—Commonwealth Hotels announced the opening of Tru by Hilton Norwalk Des Moines. Located near Des Moines International Airport and the greater Des Moines metro area, Tru by Hilton Norwalk Des Moines offers travelers Tru’s signature amenities, including a build-your-own ‘Top It’ breakfast bar, a modern fitness …

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JAKARTA, Dec 15, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – Indonesia’s state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has rolled out two major initiatives aimed at strengthening national mobility and accelerating its digital shift: the launch of the Farmer and Trader Train on the Merak Commuter Line, and the expansion of face recognition boarding technology ahead of …

Indonesia’s KAI Launches Farmer-Trader Train, Expands Facial Recognition Tech Ahead of 2025/2026 Holiday Travel Surge Read More »

JAKARTA, Dec 15, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – Indonesia’s state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has rolled out two major initiatives aimed at strengthening national mobility and accelerating its digital shift: the launch of the Farmer and Trader Train on the Merak Commuter Line, and the expansion of face recognition boarding technology ahead of …

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Development & Aid, Featured, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Digitalization is transforming how we learn, work and participate in civic life. UNDP is supporting countries seeking to ensure that digital systems empower people and uphold their rights. Credit: UNDP Trinidad and Tobago UNITED NATIONS, Dec 15 2025 …

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NEW DELHI (AP) — Dense toxic smog blanketed India’s capital on Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving and departing from New Delhi were delayed by …

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NEW DELHI (AP) — Dense toxic smog blanketed India’s national capital Monday, pushing air pollution levels to their worst levels in weeks, disrupting travel and causing authorities to impose the strictest containment measures. More than 40 flights were cancelled and several dozens delayed. Over 50 trains arriving and departing from New Delhi were delayed by …

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Israeli officials said they targeted and killed senior Hamas leader Raed Saad and three others while he traveled in a vehicle in northern Gaza on Saturday, the remains of which are pictured. Photo by Mohammed Saber/EPA Dec. 13 (UPI) — Israel Defense Forces targeted and killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saad while he traveled in …

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Israeli officials said they targeted and killed senior Hamas leader Raed Saad and three others while he traveled in a vehicle in northern Gaza on Saturday, the remains of which are pictured. Photo by Mohammed Saber/EPA Dec. 13 (UPI) — Israel Defense Forces targeted and killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saad while he traveled in …

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Civil liberties advocates say the new policy blurs travel security, immigration policing and data privacy Published December 13, 2025 1:00PM (EST) TSA lines are already every travelers’ nightmare, but now they are sharing your data with ICE to catch more “illegal” travelers. (Paul Hennesy / Anadolu / Getty Images) The Transportation Security Administration has quietly …

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Civil liberties advocates say the new policy blurs travel security, immigration policing and data privacy Published December 13, 2025 1:00PM (EST) TSA lines are already every travelers’ nightmare, but now they are sharing your data with ICE to catch more “illegal” travelers. (Paul Hennesy / Anadolu / Getty Images) The Transportation Security Administration has quietly …

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