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Why US flights stopped: Ageing systems, stranded passengers and a $50 billion fix
Why were flights grounded across the US? A nationwide FAA ground stop disrupted air travel after communications failures exposed the vulnerabilities of America's ageing air traffic control system. The disruption led to hundreds of flight diversions, cancellations and delays, stranded passengers and international travel disruptions. Here's what caused the US flight shutdown, how the FAA responded, the impact on airlines and passengers, and why the government is seeking billions of dollars to modernise its air traffic control infrastructure.
Microsoft says sorry for global outage as it traces disruption to network upgrade issue; adds all products now operational
Microsoft services like Outlook and Teams faced a significant outage impacting users globally for over a day. The disruption began on Thursday, November 12, and continued into Friday, leading to severe communication issues. Microsoft reported gradual improvements in service restoration across affected areas during the outage. Many users still encountered intermittent access problems and delays in email delivery as the company worked on a resolution.
Canada visa processing times updated, visitor and super visa waits increase for Indian applicants
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated processing time estimates for work permits, study permits, visitor visas and super visas, with figures as of November 12, 2026. The latest update shows longer work permit waits for applicants from Pakistan and the Philippines, while study permit processing times have improved for applicants applying from within Canada and Pakistan. Visitor visa timelines have also changed across several countries, including India.
Air India warns of US flight disruptions even as FAA lifts ground stop; other airlines issue updates
Air India and other airlines reported possible disruptions due to a recent FAA ground stop affecting all flights. The ground stop was implemented following communication outages at regional air traffic control centers across the country. Airlines, including United and Delta, resumed operations after the stoppage was lifted, advising passengers to check their flight status. Air Canada warned that its services would remain impacted into the following days.
FAA lifts nationwide ground stop over ‘telecommunications outage’ as Microsoft services remain disrupted: Was there a link? Company responds
Microsoft has denied any connection between its service disruptions and the FAA's nationwide ground stop. The FAA's ground stop was lifted after addressing a telecommunications outage affecting air travel safety. US Secretary of Transportation attributed the disruption to a communication issue in air traffic control. Officials confirmed there were no signs of a cyberattack or danger to passengers during the stop.
India not fully food secure, imports over 50% edible oil: NITI Aayog Vice-chairman
India's reliance on imported edible oils and pulses raises concerns about its food security. NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri highlighted the need for improved agricultural practices. While India is a major producer and consumer of pulses, it still imports substantial quantities. Lahiri advocated diversifying crops to reduce dependence on wheat and paddy cultivation. Addressing supply risks and eliminating wastage in agriculture is essential for future food security.
Canada sets annual target of 1.5 lakh new international students for 2027-29
Canada plans to admit 150,000 new international students annually from 2027 to 2029, down from 155,000 in 2026 and less than half the 305,900 target set for 2025. The cap forms part of a broader plan to hold new temporary resident arrivals at 370,000 a year, with students accounting for about 40% and temporary workers making up the rest.
Microsoft struggles to restore services as outage hits companies and governments worldwide
Microsoft's services like Outlook and Teams faced a significant global outage, disrupting operations for numerous users and businesses. Companies from Japan to Australia reported various issues, with Microsoft working urgently to resolve them. Despite some initial restoration of services, problems persisted, affecting email functionalities and productivity. Many governments, including Japan and the Philippines, took steps to ensure communication remained operational amidst the outage.
Microsoft outage: Company can’t pinpoint cause, disruptions to Outlook, Teams continue
Microsoft’s service health page showed “service degradation” for business, enterprise and consumer customers as of 11.16 am India time on Friday. The company said it was pursuing multiple workstreams to identify the underlying cause of a traffic influx and to recover its backend servers.
Microsoft outage disrupts Teams, Outlook and Copilot as efforts fail to ensure sustained service restoration
Microsoft is currently addressing a significant global outage impacting services such as Teams, Outlook, and Copilot. The company reported difficulties in recovery efforts following initial adjustments aimed at restoring service availability. Users have experienced connectivity issues, leading to disruptions in communication and collaboration tools. Microsoft is exploring alternative measures to enhance infrastructure capacity amid ongoing traffic management challenges.
Microsoft outage disrupts global businesses, government services as recovery efforts falter
A prolonged Microsoft outage disrupted Outlook, Teams and Copilot services worldwide, affecting businesses, airlines and government operations across several countries. More than 130,000 users reported Outlook problems on Downdetector. Microsoft's recovery efforts faced setbacks, while OpenAI and Anthropic also reported connectivity issues involving Microsoft 365 tools.
Microsoft outage enters second day; company says not aware of malicious activity
Microsoft's workplace services, including Outlook and Teams, faced major disruptions originating from a global outage. Users across India struggled to access their emails and mailboxes as service quality declined. IndiGo airline reported that its email support experienced interruptions due to this outage. Microsoft attributed the issue to server unavailability rather than increased traffic and is actively engaged in recovery efforts, promising comprehensive updates soon.
Microsoft rules out cyberattack as global outage hits Outlook, Teams and Copilot
Microsoft services, including Outlook and Teams, faced a significant global outage starting on Thursday afternoon. Charles Lamanna confirmed that there is no indication of any malicious or cyber activity. Many customers across various countries reported issues with accessing their Outlook inboxes and using Microsoft 365 services. Despite ongoing restoration efforts, additional challenges emerged in getting services back online.
Microsoft global outage: Is a cyberattack behind major service disruption? Tech giant’s top executive clears the air as millions of users face trouble using Outlook, Teams
Microsoft encountered a notable service outage on November 12, 2026, disrupting critical platforms including Outlook and Teams as well as causing errors within the Microsoft 365 suite. The problems emerged post-midday Eastern time and carried on into the night. Charles Lamanna, a Microsoft executive, assured that cybersecurity breaches were not the cause. Around 130,000 users reported difficulties, hindering operations for various enterprises and government entities.
Microsoft works to restore services after global outage disrupts Teams, Outlook and Copilot
Microsoft is currently working to enhance infrastructure capacity due to recent outages impacting their services. These disruptions have particularly affected Microsoft 365 applications, impacting businesses and users worldwide. Reports indicated that problems with Outlook peaked at almost 140,000 globally during a specific time. The company has acknowledged the connectivity issues faced by many organizations and is implementing improvements.
Is the stock market open on Veterans Day 2026? Are banks open today? What's closed on November 11?
Veterans Day 2026: Is the stock market open today? The US stock market will remain open on Wednesday, November 11, even as banks, federal offices and the bond market observe Veterans Day. The NYSE and Nasdaq will follow their regular trading schedules.
India ranked an 'AI Rising Contender' by BCG, built on talent rather than compute
India has been identified as a Rising Contender in artificial intelligence by Boston Consulting Group's latest report. The country benefits from a large pool of skilled AI professionals, bolstered by returning talent from abroad. The government has implemented training programs to upskill millions of citizens and broaden access to AI knowledge.
US Treasury sanctions Canadian money services firms over Iran-related transactions
US Treasury imposed financial sanctions on eight Canadian money services firms involved with sanctioned Iranian entities. The sanctions block access to dollar-based financial systems and prohibit transactions with US persons. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent stated that Canada cannot provide safe havens for illicit financial facilitators. Additionally, MEXC Global, a virtual currency exchanger, was cut off from the US financial system.
British Airways parent profit drops on higher fuel costs
IAG, the owner of British Airways and Iberia, said Friday that its net profit dropped more than 12 percent in the third quarter on soaring fuel costs and flight disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict. The group said its overall flight capacity had been hit "by cancellations due to the conflict in the Middle East, together with aircraft availability linked to engine issues and disruption related to air traffic control disruption".
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