How do airports manage thousands of flights every day?

By Minhaz Rahman

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Airport traffic representational image | AI-assisted

Airports manage thousands of flights in real time without creating a giant traffic jam. Air traffic controllers, airport systems, and operations teams coordinate runways, taxiways, and gates as a digital traffic management system.

What are US midterm elections, and why do they matter?

What are US midterm elections, and why do they matter?

The US midterm elections can reshape the balance of power in Washington, even though the president is not on the ballot. Here's how they work and what the Democrats' victory means for Donald Trump and the 2028 presidential race.

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What is ‘BIG-B’?

What is ‘BIG-B’?

During Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s recent visit to Japan, one acronym kept coming up in the headlines: BIG-B.

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The new alternative to passwords

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Online identity theft and social media account hacking are surging rapidly. Experts and tech giants are recommending passkeys as an alternative to traditional passwords. So, what is a passkey, how does it work, and how secure is it, really?

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What is driving Europe's wave of protests?

What is driving Europe's wave of protests?

Europe is witnessing growing protests over rising living costs, the housing crisis, student unrest, teacher shortages and poor public services. Violent clashes, looting, arson and tougher policing reflect growing public anger, economic insecurity and declining trust in governments. Details in the video...

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