Cathay Pacific does not have enough pilots to sustain a rapid increase in business expected in the wake of Hong Kong’s easing of Covid-19 travel restrictions, the aircrew’s union has warned.

World Business Watch: Cathay Pacific not ready for soaring Hong Kong demand for flights

Just days after dropping its longstanding mandatory hotel quarantine requirement, Hong Kong has confirmed plans to give away half a million airline tickets in a bid to boost tourism.

World Business Watch: Hong Kong offers 500,000 free air tickets to tempt tourists back

Sweden and Denmark are investigating the four leaks in Nord Stream gas pipelines. The Swedish investigating authorities said on Thursday that an inspection of two of the leaks at the Nord Stream gas pipelines has supported the suspicions that they were acts of sabotage.

Sweden and Denmark investigate the four Nord Stream leaks

The first day of Pakistan's current parliamentary session began with high-voltage political drama. The tensions unfolded when President Arif Alvi was addressing the joint session of Pakistani senate and joint assembly.

Pakistan ministers walk out during President's speech

The leaders of more than 40 countries that support Ukraine over its attempts to fend off Russia's invasion attended a summit in Prague, what many said was a united stand against Russia's war on Ukraine.

European leaders meet in Prague in show of unity against Russia

Taiwan warned it would treat any Chinese incursion into the island’s airspace as a “first strike,” as the island seeks to step-up its defenses in response to Beijing’s military pressure.

Taiwan: Incursion into airspace will be considered as first strike

US President Joe Biden delivered a stark warning about the dangers behind Russian President Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats as Moscow continues to face military setbacks in Ukraine.

Joe Biden offers stark 'Armageddon' warning on dangers of Putin's nuclear threats

The UN human rights council voted down a motion to hold a debate about alleged human rights abuses by China against Uighurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang in a victory for Beijing as it seeks to avoid further scrutiny. 11 countries including India abstained from voting in UNHRC on Uighurs.

UN body rejects debate on China's treatment of Uighur Muslims

President Joe Biden took steps to overhaul US policy on marijuana on Thursday by pardoning thousands of people with federal offenses for simple marijuana possession and initiating a review of how the drug is classified.

Joe Biden announces steps to overhaul US policy on marijuana

In the latest in the US mediated Maritime border negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, Israel has rejected the changes proposed by Lebanon putting the prospect of a maritime deal between the two in doubts. After talks on Thursday, Israel claimed that Lebanon had upped its demands making significant changes to the agreements.

WION Dispatch: Israel rejects Lebanon's maritime deal

In a major blow to weaker Muslims, the UNHRC has turned down a debate on China’s crack down in Xinjiang. Among the 47 member council, 17 voted in favour, 19 members voted against and 11 abstained.

WION Dispatch: UN body rejects debate on China's treatment of Uighur Muslims

The US ambassador to Pakistan, Donald Blome visited Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Monday to plant a sapling at the 'University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK)'. During this visit Blome mentioned PoK as 'Azad Jammu and Kashmir' which is anathema to New Delhi as it holds that the region was forcibly occupied by Pakistan in 1947.

WION Dispatch: India raises objection to US envoy's visit to PoK

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