Russian plane makes emergency landing near Moscow after bird strike
A Russian passenger plane made an emergency landing in a corn field near the capital Moscow shortly after take-off on Thursday after birds were sucked...
Gibraltar source: Iran tanker likely to be allowed to leave after court decision
The Iranian tanker Grace 1 will likely be allowed to leave Gibraltar following a court decision which is due on Thursday, a source told Reuters....
Fate of India-Pak Davis Cup tie to be decided after Monday
The All India Tennis Association will discuss its concerns over next month’s Davis Cup tie between India and Pakistan with security advisers from the International...
Indian PM Modi announces chief of defense staff post to improve military integration
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday the establishment of the post of chief of defense staff for better coordination between the army, air...
Russian passenger jet performs emergency landing near Moscow, no casualties reported
A Russian passenger plane performed an emergency landing near Moscow shortly after take off on Thursday after birds were sucked into its engines, the airline...
Tuvalu PM’s brother rescued during fishing demonstration at summit
The brother of Tuvalu Prime Minister Enele Sopoaga had to be dragged from the ocean early on Thursday and taken to hospital after getting into...
South Korea urges dialogue with Japan on World War Two anniversary
On the anniversary of Japan’s World War Two surrender, South Korea’s president on Thursday urged Japan to contemplate its wartime past and offered to engage...
China says information submitted by Cathay Pacific meets requirements: Global Times
China’s aviation regulator said on Thursday that information submitted so far by Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific on its crews meets requirements, according to...
Hong Kong braces for more protests as world leaders urge calm, talks
Hong Kong braced on Thursday for more mass demonstrations through the weekend, with the weeks-long crisis escalating after pro-democracy protests forced the cancellation of nearly...
Mexico’s top court demands regulation on medical marijuana after long delays
Mexico’s supreme court ordered the health ministry on Wednesday to issue regulation within six months on medical marijuana use, saying its failure to do so...