Air India's leadership race intensifies with Nipun Aggarwal and Vinod Kannan as top contenders for the CEO position. The decision is complicated by internal power dynamics at Tata Sons and the airline's ongoing challenges, including operational disruptions and the aftermath of a tragic crash.
Meta VP Emily Dalton Smith is reportedly leaving the company, having led key AI tooling initiatives. Her departure follows Meta's significant restructuring, including layoffs and a shift towards AI, which has caused employee unrest. CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged fumbles in the AI transformation and pledged no further layoffs this year, but with caveats.
Yannick Jadot et Sandrine Rousseau dénoncent un durcissement de la direction des Écologistes, menée par Marine Tondelier, qui vise à exclure les adhérents soutenant des candidats dissidents. Cette décision crée des tensions internes et des fractures au sein du parti.
UK government ministers are urged to set targets for increasing the number of male teachers in England. MPs are also pushing for extended paternity leave, citing the UK's poor standing among OECD countries and the need to combat 'toxic masculinity' and the 'manosphere'.
RBI maintains repo rate at 5.25% and neutral policy stance, citing confidence in India's resilience amid global economic challenges, revising FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6% and inflation to 5.1%.
AvtoVAZ head Maksim Sokolov stated the company is considering adjusting its production plan due to the strengthening ruble and geopolitical turbulence. A stronger ruble makes exports less competitive, while global instability also influences production decisions.
Le marché des cryptomonnaies connaît une forte turbulence avec le Bitcoin tombant brièvement sous les 66 000 $. Plus de 1,84 milliard de dollars de positions à effet de levier ont été liquidées en 24h, dont 1,66 milliard sur les positions longues, un niveau record depuis février.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper met in Beijing, pledging to enhance high-level exchanges and deepen cooperation. Wang emphasized strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership to bring certainty to a turbulent world.
Mumbai Indians' 2026 IPL season was marred by dressing room unrest and leaks, especially since Hardik Pandya's captaincy. Management plans to address the issues firmly.
La campagne présidentielle française voit le 'bloc central' en pleine compétition, avec des candidats comme Gabriel Attal, Edouard Philippe, et Bruno Retailleau, tandis que d'autres, comme Gérald Darmanin, observent de la touche, prêts à intervenir si nécessaire.
A roundup of five notable stories from the past weekend includes a deadly coal mine accident in China, turbulence on a Cathay Pacific flight, and other news from across Asia.
An Australian passenger on a Cathay Pacific flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong described fearing for his life after severe turbulence caused the aircraft to plunge twice, injuring 10 people.
A Cathay Pacific flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong experienced severe turbulence, causing the aircraft to plunge twice and injuring 10 people, including six cabin crew and four passengers. One passenger described fearing for his life as objects and people were thrown around the cabin.
A Cathay Pacific flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong encountered severe turbulence, injuring 10 passengers and crew members. The flight landed safely in Hong Kong, and those injured received medical attention.
A Cathay Pacific flight from Brisbane to Hong Kong experienced severe turbulence, injuring 10 passengers and crew. One traveler described the event as feeling like free-falling, with items flying and screams filling the cabin.
Amidst geopolitical disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, China is increasingly looking to Russia as an alternative energy supplier. The long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, which would deliver 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually to China via Mongolia, is a key focus of recent discussions between Presidents Putin and Xi Jinping.
Amidst geopolitical disruptions affecting maritime energy transport, China is increasingly looking to Russia as a vital alternative for its energy needs. The long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, set to deliver 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually, is a key focus of recent discussions between Beijing and Moscow.
An Air India A321 with 190 people aboard experienced a tail strike at Bengaluru airport on Thursday due to wake turbulence from a preceding Boeing 747. The aircraft landed safely on a second attempt and is grounded for checks. DGCA is investigating.
Qatar's tourism sector is open for business again after a difficult period. The country supported stranded travelers, offering free accommodation and visas, and is now launching summer festivals and events to attract visitors.
The Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB) report identified convectively induced turbulence, linked to thunderstorms, as the cause of a recent incident, contradicting initial attributions to clear-air turbulence. This type of turbulence can occur thousands of feet above clouds.
Air India is investing $400 million to refurbish its fleet with new seats, entertainment systems, and branding, aiming for global competitiveness. This overhaul occurs amidst significant financial losses, geopolitical disruptions, and soaring fuel prices, posing challenges to its revival.
Russian Ambassador to Belarus Boris Gryzlov and Chinese Ambassador to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan stated in a joint article that the stability and predictability of Chinese-Russian relations are increasingly important due to global turbulence. They emphasized strengthening strategic dialogue and cooperation, and jointly advocating for a multipolar world and upholding the UN Charter.
UK's Equity union members voted overwhelmingly (98%) for potential strike action over pay and conditions, threatening West End theatre closures. Negotiations with the Society of London Theatre (Solt) are ongoing.
Hong Kong's economy and trade with the US will benefit from the stability and certainty brought by the Xi-Trump summit, according to Chief Executive John Lee. He stated that market certainty reduces external turbulence's impact on the city.
