Embattled SpiceJet settles $23.39 mn dispute amid fresh insolvency case

Embattled SpiceJet settles .39 mn dispute amid fresh insolvency case

New Delhi: Embattled airline SpiceJet on Tuesday said it has settled a $23.39 million dispute with Aircastle (Ireland) Designated Activity Company and Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Ltd for an aggregate sum of $5 million, as it faces a new insolvency case amid some still remain unresolved. The fresh settlement has been reached along with … Read more

Prominent Chinese activists sentenced to up to 5 years on charges of ‘inciting subversion’

Prominent Chinese activists sentenced to up to 5 years on charges of ‘inciting subversion’

The two, who were arrested in September 2021, have served two years and nine months in prison, which will be deducted from their sentences. Huang is expected to be released in September 2026, while Wang will be freed in March next year. Huang said she would appeal, according to people familiar with the matter. “Using … Read more

Thai PM orders probe into death of activist in pre-trial detention

Thai PM orders probe into death of activist in pre-trial detention

BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation on Wednesday (May 15) into the death of a young political activist who died after she went on a partial hunger strike during pre-trial detention on charges including insulting the country’s monarchy. Hundreds of people, including activists and opposition lawmakers, joined a candlelight vigil on Tuesday … Read more