February 17, 2026

UAE and Bahrain Start One-Point Air Travellers Project to Speed Up Airport Entry

The UAE and Bahrain have begun a pilot project called One-Point Air Travellers. It lets passengers complete entry checks before flying, cutting wait times and easing travel between the two countries. This smart move could boost tourism, trade, and make cross-border trips smoother in the Gulf.

February 17, 2026

Can AI Chatbots Really Predict Fortunes? Hong Kong Experts Doubt It

Hong Kong experts say AI chatbots can't match human fortune tellers. Testing showed AI predicting 2026, Year of the Horse, with warnings of social friction. But astrologers say AI lacks the ‘sixth sense’ needed for true metaphysics.

February 17, 2026

Global AI Giants Join India AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi

Big tech heads like Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman along with leaders from 20+ countries gather in Delhi for the AI Impact Summit 2026 starting February 16. The event features 3,000+ speakers, 500+ sessions, and over 300 AI exhibits across three themes — People, Planet, and Progress.

February 17, 2026

AAIB Seeks Special Support to Retrieve Voice Data from Baramati Learjet Crash

The AAIB is working hard to retrieve cockpit voice data from the Learjet 45 that crashed near Baramati on January 28. Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others died. The flight data recorder was downloaded successfully, but the voice recorder is damaged and needs expert help from the US.

February 17, 2026

Asia Highlights: Indonesia Visa Scrutiny, Filipino Assault in Singapore & Malaysia Boosts Missiles

Major Bali bust raises Indonesia visa concerns. Filipinos plan legal steps after assault in Singapore mall. Malaysia upgrades missiles amid sea tensions. Japan fights workplace pranks; Indonesia’s China-backed dam halted. Philippine jobs face AI threat, and Malaysia police catch wrong-way driver.