Air India audit finds 51 safety lapses, from unapproved simulators to training gaps

NEW DELHI – India’s aviation watchdog found 51 safety lapses at Air India in its July audit, including lack of adequate training for some pilots, use of unapproved simulators and a poor... Read more »

Prompt Engineering Guide: How to Write Effective AI Prompts for ChatGPT to Get Perfect Responses

“Ask and ye shall receive.” The biblical quote is also applicable to AI chatbots that respond to all user queries (unless you ask something illegal or inappropriate) with dedication and delight. However,... Read more »

A Refreshing River Day Trip From Tokyo

With Tokyo’s summer heat radiating from the concrete, few remedies are as soothing as a retreat into nature. Nestled in the wooded hills of Akiruno city in western Tokyo, Akigawa Valley offers... Read more »

E.U.-China Summit Strikes Pessimistic Tone on 50th Anniversary of Relations

Last week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa met Chairman Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang for a summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties... Read more »

British mother brings home son’s remains after Air India crash, later learns they aren’t his

Air India crash victim’s family devastated after receiving wrong remains The family of a British man who died in the recent Air India crash was left heartbroken after discovering they had been... Read more »

MEA sources quash Grand Mufti’s claims that…, victim’s brother wants…

He also refuted claims made by Grand Mufti Abu Bakar’s office, which stated that a meeting had taken place between northern Yemeni authorities, an international delegation, and Islamic scholars appointed by Sheikh... Read more »

In the Philippines, informal e-waste dismantling poses health risks

Manila – Dexter Barsigan has spent the past 13 years making a living with his bare hands and a pair of pliers, stripping scrapped laptops and air conditioners for metal he can... Read more »

As Trump’s tariff regime becomes clear, Americans may start to foot the bill | Trump tariffs

Burying the hatchet with Brussels, Donald Trump – flanked by the leader of the European Commission – hailed a bold new era of transatlantic relations, an ambitious economic pact, and declared: “This... Read more »

PAP has to retain its position for Singapore to keep doing well: SM Lee

[SINGAPORE] With the opposition here to stay in Singapore politics, the ruling party will have to retain its position, and win the support of voters in order for the Republic to “keep... Read more »

Thailand And Cambodia Agree To Immediate And Unconditional Ceasefire

In a significant development, Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, effective from midnight on July 28, 2025. This decision follows intense border clashes that have resulted in... Read more »