White House lifts lockdown after airspace violation

ERIC BARADAT / AFP

The White House was briefly put on lockdown on Tuesday following reports of an airspace violation.

Fighter jets were scrambled after a small aircraft in the Washington area failed to communicate with federal air traffic controllers.

Officials later said the plane was not hostile.

The lockdown was lifted less than 30 minutes after it was first reported.

More from International news

News

  • UAE shines in global competitiveness rankings for 2025

    The UAE has maintained its rising performance in the global competitiveness race during the first quarter of 2025 by achieving advanced positions in many relevant international and regional indicators and reports.

  • UAE President marks Senegal independence day

    President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

  • UAE expands cancer prevention plan

    The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing the incidence of cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases through a proactive national strategy.