Lithium-ion battery fires emerge as growing concern for air travel
The growing use of smartphones, laptops, power banks, smartwatches and other battery-powered gadgets is creating a new safety challenge for the aviation industry, with...
Australia offers rare conservation success amid extinction crisis
Australia’s endangered wildlife is facing an unprecedented conservation challenge, but the recovery of one of the country’s most unusual marsupials is offering a rare...
Air India orders immediate substance testing of all pilots
Air India has announced immediate substance testing for all its pilots, going beyond the minimum requirements prescribed under aviation regulations, following a recent incident...
Taliban to hold first public ‘Victory Day’ reception in India
The Taliban is set to hold its first public “Victory Day” reception in India on August 17, marking five years since the group returned...
Canada cuts social assistance for temporary visa holders
Ontario has tightened eligibility rules for its publicly funded social assistance programmes, barring people living in Canada illegally as well as those staying in...
South Korean airport emerges as world’s busiest international gateway
South Korea’s Incheon International Airport has emerged as the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic during the first half of 2026, with the...
Vintage computers find new fans as AI reshapes the technology world
At a time when artificial intelligence, powerful processors and increasingly sophisticated digital devices are defining the future of technology, a growing group of enthusiasts...
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spreads further
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has spread to a sixth province, raising fresh concerns among health authorities as...
Kazakhstan brings tiger back after more than 70 years in landmark wildlife restoration effort
Kazakhstan has taken a major step towards restoring one of Central Asia’s lost predators, releasing a female Amur tiger into the wild as part...