Caught sleeping on the job: Indonesian pilots suspended after dozing off mid-flight
Two pilots have landed in hot water after they were caught sleeping on the job on a night commercial flight they were operating.
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From Indonesia to Pakistan, Muslims in Asia welcome holy month of Ramadan with concern amid Israel-Gaza war, inflation
But as they savour the traditions of their own diverse communities – from holiday treats to evening diversions – the tribulations faced by fellow Muslims are never far from anyone’s mind. This year, war and starvation in the Gaza Strip casts an especially dark shadow on the festivities.
Indonesia floods, landslide kill 19, with 7 missing
JAKARTA — Days of torrential rain have brought floods and landslides in Indonesia's province of West Sumatra, forcing the evacuation of more than 70,000 people, while killing at least 19, with seven going missing, authorities said on Sunday (March 10).
'Do I regret it? No’: AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes discusses viral topless LinkedIn post
AirAsia founder and CEO Tony Fernandes says he does not regret the viral LinkedIn post that showed him receiving a massage during a meeting — and that transparency is worth potential controversy.
Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many
Officials saw the crescent moon Sunday night in Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites in Islam, marking the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan for many of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims.
Ramadan Mubarak: Hear greetings in different languages
Here is how to wish someone Ramadan Mubarak in various languages around the world.
Indonesia Investigates How Two Pilots Dozed Off During a Flight
Indonesia’s aviation authority said it would review how the country’s airlines operate night flights after both pilots on a Batik Air flight carrying 153 passengers fell asleep, causing the plane to briefly veer off course.
Indonesia sends 150 rescuers to find missing as flash floods and landslides kill 19 in Sumatra
Indonesia’s rescue agency is hunting for those missing, with 150 rescuers from various disaster organisations drafted into the effort.