More than 20 people hurt on turbulent Singapore Airlines flight have spinal injuries, hospital says
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Singapore Airlines turbulence: some SQ321 flight passengers need spinal operations, Bangkok hospital says
Many of the more seriously injured people who were on the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence need operations on their spines, a Bangkok hospital said Thursday.
Vietnam’s Hoi An counts cost of popularity as mass tourism threatens to overwhelm ancient town
But grumbles about overtourism are increasing, as the town’s population of just 120,000 is submerged by more than 4 million tourists annually, and original artisans and craftspeople are elbowed aside by larger souvenir businesses and tour groups.
China starts military drills around Taiwan days after new president takes office
China's military started two days of "punishment" drills around Taiwan on Thursday in what it said was a response to "separatist acts", just days after new Taiwan President Lai Ching-te took office and called on Beijing to cease its threats.
Thursday Briefing: How ‘America’s Monster’ Operated in Afghanistan
General Abdul Raziq was one of America’s fiercest allies in the fight against the Taliban. He was young and charismatic — a courageous warrior who commanded the loyalty and respect of his men. He helped beat back the Taliban in the crucial battlefield of Kandahar, even as the insurgents advanced across Afghanistan.
Pakistan moves to sell national airline in test case for privatization drive
KARACHI -- Passengers landing at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi are greeted by a grim sight on arrival: the graveyard of out-of-service planes that once flew the skies for debt-strapped national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
Autos giant Peugeot is trialing driverless tech — with a twist — for Amazon-style deliveries
PARIS, France — French car giant Peugeot told CNBC this week that it's partnering with Vay, a German mobility startup, to integrate so-called "teledriving" tech — an alternative to autonomous cars — into its vehicles.
Owner of Nepal’s largest media organization arrested over citizenship card issue
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The owner of Nepal’s largest news organization has been arrested for allegedly violating the country’s citizenship laws over an issue with his citizenship card.