Nov 14, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily issued a rare nationwide ground stop for all domestic flights on November 13, citing safety concerns and extraordinary circumstances. The decision followed widespread communication disruptions affecting air traffic control management systems and frequency equipment across the national airspace.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that the halt was triggered by communication problems impacting all air traffic control centers. Technical teams addressed the failure, allowing authorities to lift the flight restrictions later the same day. Canadian air traffic authorities also noted related delays connected to the equipment malfunction before normal operations were restored.

Sources: NV, Ukrainska Pravda, Radio Svoboda, NEXTA.

Personnel at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, England, were ordered to take shelter on the evening of November 13 following suspected unauthorized drone activity near the facility. The airbase, which is operated by the Royal Air Force but primarily used by the United States Air Force, initiated security protocols and sounded warning sirens after unmanned aerial vehicles were detected in the area.

According to military officials, no injuries were reported, and no aircraft or infrastructure sustained damage during the incident. US Air Force security forces responded to the event, though authorities have not released details regarding the origin or operators of the suspected drones.

Sources: Daily Mail, NEXTA, Nova TV, NV, Sky News, Українська правда

US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold a summit in China on Thursday, according to the White House. Talks are expected to focus heavily on nuclear arms reduction.

Meanwhile, reports indicate that Moscow has presented new demands during ongoing negotiations in Abu Dhabi. According to media reports, the Kremlin is pushing for the withdrawal of NATO forces from Poland and other eastern flank member states as part of security discussions.

Sources: TVP info

A subsidized employment program in Latvia designed to support people with disabilities is facing challenges in transitioning participants into permanent roles. According to LSM, individuals enrolled in the scheme often fail to secure long-term contracts after the state financial aid expires.

While organizations like the Liepāja Society of the Blind utilize the subsidies to provide temporary work, representatives note that many participants struggle to maintain the required pace in regular business environments due to health conditions. Additionally, monitoring of participating enterprises revealed that certain companies retained no workers once state funding ended. Despite these hurdles, some individuals with disabilities have successfully secured positions independently within retail chains.

Sources: LSM

Norway, Sweden, and Estonia are taking measures to deny entry to Russian and Belarusian athletes for upcoming international sports competitions, following a similar stance by Finland. The decisions come in response to Moscow's ongoing war in Ukraine.

Swedish Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed stated that the government aims to prevent athletes from entering Swedish soil to stop Russia from using sports for propaganda. Sweden plans to implement restrictions ahead of the Nordic Ski World Championships in Falun in February, including measures to restrict entry even for individuals holding visas issued by other Schengen nations.

Similarly, Estonia informed the International Ski Federation (FIS) that Russian and Belarusian competitors will not be permitted to participate in events on its territory, including upcoming world championships in Otepää. Norwegian officials also confirmed plans to block entry for professional athletes and support staff from both countries.

Sources: Der Spiegel, FAZ, The Local Sweden, ERR, VG (Verdens Gang)