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26 more dead in India monsoon fury, waters recede in Bangladesh
26 more dead in India monsoon fury, waters recede in Bangladesh
by  AFP

At least 26 more people have died in monsoon flooding and lightning strikes in India, as millions remained marooned in the country and neighbouring Bangladesh, authorities said Monday. Floods are a regular menace in India and Bangladesh, but experts say climate change is increasing their frequency, ferocity and unpredictability for the two countries' 1.6 billion people.

Air industry recovery gathering pace despite uncertainty: IATA
Air industry recovery gathering pace despite uncertainty: IATA
by  AFP

Air passengers are expected to hit 83 percent of pre-pandemic levels this year and the aviation industry's return to profit is "within reach" in 2023 despite ongoing uncertainty, the International Air Transport Association said on Monday.

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