After the downing of an American drone, leaders around the globe ask the United States and Iran to step back from the brink.
Tag: Drones (Pilotless Planes)
Airlines Divert Flights Around Iran After U.S. Drone Is Shot Down
As diplomats try to ratchet down tensions, global airlines are broadly rerouting flights around Iran and nearby waterways.
Iran, North Korea, British Prime Minister: Your Friday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
After Iran’s Drone Attack, Trump Says This Country ‘Will Not Stand for It’
Iran’s destruction of the high-altitude American drone surprised some Defense Department officials, who said it was in international airspace, an assertion Iran disputed.
Iran Says It Shot Down a U.S. Drone, Escalating Tensions
The drone was flying over Iranian airspace when it was brought down, Iranian state media reported. The United States disputed the account.
Saudi Oil Infrastructure at Risk as Small Attacks Raise Potential for Big Disruption
Saudi Arabia spent heavily to protect its oil production lines but rapid changes in technology may mean ports and pipelines are increasingly exposed in the turbulent region.
Lens: Documenting Climate Change by Air, Land and Sea
The New York Times photographer Josh Haner has spent the past four years capturing the effects of climate change around the world and under water.
French Tourist Could Face Prison for Flying Drone in Myanmar’s Capital
Myanmar’s tough restrictions on drones have prompted complaints that visitors who want to film scenic areas can easily find themselves in violation of the law.
Gatwick Airport Drone: Lots of Second-Guessing, but Not Many Answers
After the London airport was closed for almost 36 hours last week, officials are calling for new investigators, critiquing government readiness and suggesting new solutions.
1 Broken Drone, No Video, 2 Suspects Released: Gatwick Episode Doesn’t Add Up
Flummoxed officials insist that the case of reported drone sightings at the airport, which led to about 1,000 flights being diverted or canceled, is “not back to square one.”