Istanbul's Ataturk airport reopens after jet crash
Istanbul's main Ataturk airport was reopened to traffic on Thursday after a private jet crashed on the runway.
Fri Sep 22 2017
Electronics ban on flights from Turkey to US lifted - Dogan agency
Turkish Airlines accepted passengers with electronic devices onto its 6:45am flight from Istanbul's Ataturk Airport to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday.
Wed Jul 05 2017
Turkish Airlines halts flights from main hub due to snowstorm
Turkish Airlines has halted all flights from Istanbul's Ataturk airport, its main hub, until 6 p.m. (1500 GMT) on Monday as heavy snow fall hit the city.
Mon Jan 09 2017
Malaysian recalls anxious moments in Turkey
Aizat Shamsuddin, 24, said he was on a bus ride to the Ataturk airport in Istanbul when he was detained by military personnel.
Sat Jul 16 2016
Horror in Istanbul
One disturbing aspect of the Istanbul assault is that it succeeded in spite of tight Turkish security.
Thu Jun 30 2016
Istanbul Airport attack: GMM supports efforts to contain radical, violent extremist
The Global Movement of Moderates Foundation is deeply saddened and condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack at Istanbul Ataturk airport.
Wed Jun 29 2016
Chronology: Terror attacks at airports in recent years
The attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport on Tuesday was the latest in such incidents at major airports in recent years.
Wed Jun 29 2016
UN chief condemns Istanbul airport attack
Ban condemns todays terrorist attack and expresses his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the government and people of Turkey, his spokesman said.
Wed Jun 29 2016
At least 36 killed in suicide attack at Istanbul's airport, officials say
The attack is likely to raise tensions in Turkey, which is fighting a domestic Kurdish insurgency and striking at Islamic State jihadists in Syria.
Tue Jun 28 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024