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Tata, Singapore Airlines in talks to fund Air India losses

Air India is seeking fresh financial support from its major shareholders after reporting a far larger-than-expected annual loss of more than 220 billion rupees (about S$3 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.

16 Apr 2026-16:30
Singapore’s Punggol Digital District redefines smart city model

Singapore’s Punggol Digital District (PDD) is emerging as a real-world testbed for AI-driven urban development, offering a state-planned alternative to Silicon Valley-style organic innovation ecosystems.

16 Apr 2026-16:25
Chinese national jailed in Kenya for smuggling 2,200 live ants - VIDEO

The magistrate in the case said a stiff sentence was needed as a deterrent given a spate of cases in Kenya of ant-trafficking.

16 Apr 2026-16:14
US beer giants dominate by sales volume as industry holds strong amid challenges

The top 50 breweries in the US have been ranked by the Brewers Association in its annual report based on volume output for 2025.

16 Apr 2026-15:52
Nigeria warns of widespread floods in 2026, flags risks in 33 states

Nigeria is facing a high risk of widespread flooding in 2026, with more than 14,000 communities exposed across 33 of the country’s 36 states as well as the Federal Capital Territory, according to the national hydrological agency.

16 Apr 2026-15:49
France fines organic wholesalers for price fixing

France’s antitrust authority has fined four organic food wholesalers a total of €12.7 million ($14.96 million) for participating in a price-fixing scheme that lasted for seven years, according to a statement released on Thursday.

16 Apr 2026-15:39
Tampa Bay News: Apollo 16 Anniversary and Artemis Progress

16 Apr 2026-15:21
Lyrid meteor shower returns tonight with peak expected on April 22

The world’s oldest known meteor shower is once again set to light up our skies from tonight, but the question on everyone’s mind is whether you’ll be able to see the Lyrid meteor shower.

16 Apr 2026-15:14
Near-Earth asteroid Apophis: What you need to know

Scientists expect an asteroid the size of about three football fields to pass near Earth in three years, offering researchers a rare opportunity to study the large space rock up close, according to NASA.

16 Apr 2026-14:50
German banks examine risks of Anthropic’s AI model Mythos

German banks and financial authorities are assessing potential risks linked to a new artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic, amid concerns it could increase exposure to cyber threats.

16 Apr 2026-14:45