AirAsia X committed to opening Bahrain hub despite Middle East conflict
WorldKUALA LUMPUR -- Budget carrier AirAsia X (AIRX.KL) said on Monday that it remained set on opening a planned hub in Bahrain in June, though the airline's chief executive was non-committal on whether the plans would go ahead if the Middle East conflict drags on.
Japan's rice prices likely to fall in coming months
WorldTOKYO -- Many people in the Japanese rice industry expect prices for the staple food to fall over the next three months amid rising inventories, an industry group said Monday.
1st 'ekiden' road race event held in India
WorldNEW DELHI -- India hosted its first 'ekiden' relay road race on Sunday, promoting cultural exchange through the traditional Japanese long-distance running event.
Germany works to clarify new rules on fighting-age men leaving country
WorldGermany's armed forces are working on clarifying a provision in a recently updated military service law that requires fighting-age men to gain permission to leave the country for more than three months, the defence ministry said.
Thailand plans reforms to boost growth and cut business costs, PM draft statement says
WorldBANGKOK -- Thailand will pursue broad economic and administrative reforms, aim for faster growth and cut business costs through the use of technology, according to a draft policy statement set to be delivered by the prime minister later this week.
Artemis astronauts ready for Moon flyby on fifth day of historic mission
WorldThe four astronauts on NASA's Artemis 2 mission prepared Sunday to enter the Moon's "sphere of influence," having already taking in sights of the lunar surface never before seen by human eyes.
Arsenal stunned by Southampton in FA Cup quarter-finals
WorldSOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom -- Arsenal suffered a shock FA Cup quarter-final exit as the Premier League leaders crashed to an embarrassing 2-1 defeat against second tier Southampton on Saturday.
58 tortillas, five hot sauces and one toilet: life aboard spacecraft Orion
WorldHOUSTON -- They're sipping smoothies, snapping phone pics, dealing with crashed email and fixing broken toilets: astronauts, they're just like us.
Senegal-Morocco friendship put to test by Africa Cup of Nations title turmoil
WorldDAKAR -- Dakar and Rabat have longstanding ties but relations have been strained since the Africa Cup of Nations final, which Senegal won in mid-January before being stripped of the title, which was transferred to Morocco.
