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- 1Alaska Airlines to join American Airlines global joint businessesโAmerican Airlines and Alaska Airlines announce plans for Alaska to join the Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines have announced plans for Alaska to join the Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses, expanding their partnership across transatlantic and transpacific markets. The move would deepen cooperation between the two carriers following American's renewed alliance with Alaska after leaving the oneworld split with Delta. Details on timing and regulatory approval were not immediately given.
- 2Newsom signs law designating California AANHPI-serving institutionsโGovernor Newsom signs historic legislation designating California Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander-serving institutions
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation creating an official designation for Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander-serving institutions in the state. The measure is being described as historic, giving qualifying colleges and universities formal recognition and potentially better access to support. It is seen as a milestone for AANHPI communities and higher education equity in California.
- 3WTO, ADB and World Bank launch TS4D initiative in Asia-Pacificโ2026 News items - WTO, Asian Development Bank and World Bank bring TS4D initiative to Asia and the Pacific
The World Trade Organization, the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank are bringing the TS4D initiative to Asia and the Pacific, according to a WTO news item for 2026. The programme is intended to expand cooperation on trade across the region, though details of its scope and funding were not provided in the announcement.
- 4Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico as floods hit US SouthwestโHurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico as heavy rains bring floods to US Southwest
Hurricane Polo has made landfall in Mexico, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the Pacific coast. The storm's remnants are pushing moisture northward, where heavy rains are triggering flooding across the US Southwest. Authorities in both countries are monitoring rising water levels and warning residents of possible flash floods and travel disruptions.