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Asia Flight Delays and Cancellations Latest: Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai Show Low Disruption as Gulf Route Cuts Persist

Asia Flight Delays and Cancellations Latest: Tokyo, Singapore, Dubai Show Low Disruption as Gulf Route Cuts Persist

Major Asian airports showed low delays Monday, with no regionwide shutdown, according to Cirium FlightStats. Emirates and Dubai Airports reported some cancellations and delays after a partial UAE airspace closure. Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific have suspended Dubai flights into June. Jet fuel shortages and longer routes are driving up costs, with India facing added pressure from Dubai’s flight restrictions.
13 April 2026
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Air China cashes out $170 million Cathay Pacific stake as a Qatar buyback reshapes the shareholder map

Air China cashes out $170 million Cathay Pacific stake as a Qatar buyback reshapes the shareholder map

Air China is selling 108.1 million shares in Cathay Pacific for HK$1.32 billion ($170 million), cutting its stake to just under 30% after a planned buyback. Swire Pacific’s holding will rise to about 47.65%. The sale price is HK$12.22 per share, with completion expected by Jan. 8. Filings show the deal depends on takeover-rule waivers and regulatory approvals.
8 January 2026
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Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite Business Class Is Coming to San Francisco in 2026: Dates, Routes, and What Travellers Need to Know

Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite Business Class Is Coming to San Francisco in 2026: Dates, Routes, and What Travellers Need to Know

Cathay Pacific will launch its Aria Suite business class on the Hong Kong–San Francisco route starting January 3, 2026, marking its first scheduled deployment to the U.S. The Aria-equipped Boeing 777-300ER will operate flights CX872/873 three times weekly. The service offers a full suite door and private seating. Passengers are advised to check aircraft assignments close to departure.
3 December 2025
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  • Nifty 50 Index Faces Pressure Amid Rising Indian Bond Yields and Rupee Decline
    May 19, 2026, 12:21 AM EDT. The Nifty 50 Index fell to ₹23,650, down 10% from this year's peak, amid economic concerns stemming from the US-Iran war and India's reliance on Gulf oil. Inflation rose to 3.48% in April, the fastest in over a year, raising expectations of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) interest rate hikes. Indian bond yields surged, with 10-year yields climbing to 7.13%, the highest since May 2024, raising borrowing costs for companies. Concurrently, the Indian rupee weakened significantly, with USD/INR reaching a record 96.35, reducing foreign investor attractiveness. Technical analysis shows a bearish double-top pattern on the Nifty 50, suggesting potential further declines toward ₹23,000 support.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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Destiny Tech100 Gains Pre-Market as SpaceX IPO Buzz Mixes With AI Stock Warnings

Destiny Tech100 Gains Pre-Market as SpaceX IPO Buzz Mixes With AI Stock Warnings

18 May 2026
Destiny Tech100 Inc. shares rose 10.6% to $52.68 in early premarket trading Monday after reports that SpaceX may list on Nasdaq as soon as June 12 at a $1.75 trillion valuation. DXYZ’s portfolio includes about 14.4% exposure to SpaceX and 18.1% to Anthropic. The stock ended last week down 13% despite sharp swings. Destiny’s shares last closed at nearly double their reported net asset value.
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