Top Indonesian officials resign from $32 billion new capital city project
Jakarta — The head and deputy head of the body overseeing Indonesia’s planned new capital have unexpectedly resigned, raising questions about the $32 billion project.
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U.S. tells owners to stop driving older Nissan vehicles over air bag concerns
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Owners of nearly 84,000 older Nissan vehicles in the United States equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags should immediately stop driving them due to a safety hazard, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.
Starbucks is set to resume union negotiations as it confronts issues at its stores
When Starbucks and its baristas union resume contract bargaining this week, workers may have renewed momentum at their backs — courtesy of the company's own CEO.
Indonesian police reject claims of political cover-up after suspect in 2016 murder case arrested
Indonesian police have rejected accusations of a political cover-up over the murder of a couple following the arrest of the suspected mastermind who was on the run for eight years.
Not possible to search for British climber and his Sherpa who went missing on Everest, official says
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Nepali official said Sunday it wasn’t possible to search for a British climber and his Sherpa guide who went missing after reaching the top of Mount Everest six days ago because both fell on their way down from “a very high altitude” on the Chinese side of the mountain which will require further coordination to form a search party.
Dubai Airports expects record passenger traffic this year, set to top 100 million by 2027
The CEO of Dubai Airports is bullish on the future and expects passenger traffic to surge to a record this year and top 100 million by 2027.
India sees a chance to make Sri Lanka ‘a virtual province’ amid its rivalry with China
Among the recent high-profile deals involving Indian companies was a 20-year power purchase agreement with Adani Green Energy, a subsidiary of India’s Adani Group, announced by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe earlier this month.
Baltimore bridge collapse: Dali crew of 20 Indians, 1 Sri Lankan still stranded on ship, almost 2 months after accident
The crew of the Dali, the ill-fated vessel that slammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing its collapse, are still on board nearly two months after the deadly disaster.