Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will ground a third of its 434 pilots on suspicion that they hold “dubious” licences and flying certificates, a company spokesman said on Thursday, prompting …
Pakistan International Airlines grounds 150 pilots over “bogus” licenses after deadly crash
The move comes after a government report found pilots largely to blame for May 22 crash in Karachi that killed 98 people.
Indonesia mulls fate of Rohingya refugees rescued off coast
Nearly 100 Rohingya refugees are waiting to hear their fate after being rescued by fishermen off the Indonesian coast. The men, women and children have been at sea for weeks. But the government there …
Indonesia surpasses 50,000 virus cases as business resumes
The number of coronavirus cases in Indonesia has surpassed 50,000 as the government allows businesses to reopen amid increasing economic pressure …
Satellite images show Chinese construction near site of India border clash
Images appear to show potential new camp in disputed territory, raising fears of further conflict …
One person dead, nine missing after boat sinks in China’s Yunnan Province
At least one person is dead after a boat carrying 27 passengers sank in China’s Yunnan Province. The boat, which became submerged at the junction of the Lancang and Nanban Rivers in the province’s …
Canada’s Trudeau rejects call to swap Huawei executive for detainees in China
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday rejected a call to swap an imprisoned Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] executive for two citizens held by Beijing, saying such a move would set a …
Trudeau says no to trading Huawei exec for two Canadians held by China
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday rejected calls to step in to halt the extradition trial of Chinese Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, saying it would risk more arrests of Canadians overseas to …
China’s Huawei to Build $1.2 Billion British Research Centre
China’s Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL] said on Thursday it had received planning permission for a 1 billion pound ($1.2 billion) research and development facility in England. The new centre will …
U.S. and EU must face down China together, Pompeo says
The United States and European Union need a shared understanding of China to resist it, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Thursday, calling Beijing a threat and accusing it of stealing …