The PA news agency said Ramesh was taking civil action following the crash, with his legal team saying: “We will be examining every detail of the air accident investigations”.Paul McClorry, from Hudgell Solicitors, said civil claims were being considered against a number of potential defendants.In a statement he said there had been “significant dialogue” between the law firm and legal representatives for Air India, who have been “very cooperative”.”We are awaiting the findings of the investigations, and we should finally start to see some clarity as to how and why this awful disaster happened, and, crucially, how it could have…
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Hong Kong has become the top listing choice for tech firms amid the rise of Asia in global innovation, according to Bonnie Chan Yiting, CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX).The comments come as the city’s capital markets maintain momentum despite recent fluctuations, with over HK$166 billion (US$21.2 billion) raised via initial public offerings (IPOs) in the first five months, and daily trading turnover averaging HK$293 billion in May, up 111 per cent and 39 per cent from one year ago, respectively.Underlying the trend was a structural change that had seen Hong Kong capital flows shift from traditional markets…
‘Every single soul is valuable’ The spokesperson said the company has been left in a state of deep grief. “We are all in deep sorrow and shock. Every single soul is valuable to us, and we are mourning the loss of all of them…The way they died has been particularly heartbreaking as some of their bodies were disfigured, which is why the identification process took longer.” He said the families of all the deceased and injured have been informed, and Dubai Police are also in touch with them. Four still hospitalised Of the nine people injured in the crash, four remain under treatment in two different hospitals as of…
Eastasiasoft has shared a new trailer for Love Chemistry – Sibella’s Formula, which arrives on the Switch eShop June 11th, 2026. This is a sidescrolling platformer with a retro aesthetic that costs $5.99. Read all about it below. Make your enemies fall for you in a side-scrolling platforming adventure about weird science! Take the role of an unhinged lady chemist in raucous side-scrolling platformer Love Chemistry – Sibella’s Formula! Shoot syringes of your special mind-control formula at weird enemies, from robots and carnivorous plants to roving bookworms, and make your way through tricky corridors in old-school pixel art style! Avoid…
Hospitality operators across the UAE are turning the challenge of overnight football into a business opportunity.With many of the 2026 Fifa World Cup’s biggest matches – being hosted across Mexico, Canada and the US – kicking off long after midnight UAE time, venues are rolling out everything from fan zones and overnight hotel packages to breakfast menus, beachfront screenings and even 24-hour operations.Rather than simply showing matches, operators are creating experiences designed to keep fans engaged from the opening whistle until the wee hours of the morning.“The time difference fundamentally changes the guest journey,” says Moritz Neumann, director of food…
AI-powered adaptive radiotherapy enables personalised, precise cancer treatment New technology helps clinicians adjust treatment in real time while protecting healthy tissue Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (PHKL), part of the IHH Healthcare network, has launched Varian Ethos with HyperSight, an AI-powered image-guided adaptive radiotherapy system designed to help clinicians personalise cancer treatment based on changes in a patient’s anatomy throughout the course of treatment. The launch was officiated by Hajjah Hanifah Hajar Taib, deputy minister of health, marking a significant step in PHKL’s efforts to strengthen oncology care and expand access to specialised cancer treatment in Malaysia. Unlike conventional radiotherapy systems,…
I know I’ve talked about my renewed interest in old film cameras before. Therefore I won’t go over old ground in detail. I’ll just say the main reason was the desire for a pure photography experience once again, without technology getting in my way. The only new digital camera that has given me that so far is a Leica Q2 Monochrome I purchased three years ago. I’ve enjoyed the experience so much, in fact, I craved more. Well, really I should say, I craved less!Shooting with a modern Leica is an experience unto itself. It’s incredibly rewarding. My Q2M is…
KAREN JOY BACUDO Finance Editor MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation plan to launch live commercial transactions using a jointly issued stablecoin in fiscal 2026. They have also agreed to establish a council to examine the framework for deploying the stablecoin. The stablecoin is expected to be issued under a trust agreement in which the three banks will act as joint settlors, while a trust bank or similar institution will serve as trustee. They have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a voluntary council to review operations, governance and other matters tied to the project. The…
A facility to organise and consolidate automobile parking in one location and to house additional export volumes is crucial for the port now. | Photo Credit: Representational image Chennai Port, one of the major automobile export gateways, will soon build a multi-level car parking facility within the port premises to meet growing demand. According to Chennai Port Authority, a car is exported every 80 seconds from Chennai and Kamarajar Ports and in the financial year 2025-26, Chennai Port exported 2,04,165 units of cars. Officials said, in future, the automobile export demand from the Chennai region is only going to go up and…
(Alliance News) – BHP Group Ltd on Thursday announced it has signed a global framework agreement with China’s Wuxi Boton Technology Co Ltd to expand their collaboration on developing more innovative and sustainable conveyor systems for mining.The Melbourne, Australia-based diversified miner said the agreement, signed in May at Boton’s Innovation Centre in Wuxi, builds on the companies’ long‑standing relationship and extends their partnership beyond product supply. The expanded scope now includes technology development, lifecycle support, sustainability initiatives and global service capability.The companies will co‑develop intelligent conveyor technologies to support increasingly automated operations, building on work at BHP’s Escondida copper mine.BHP…