Emirates Airlines: Soaring high in service and sustainability
In a world where priorities can shift quickly, one thing remains constant for Emirates Airlines: its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Russian airport reopens after deadly plane crash
The airport in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don reopened on Monday, two days after a passenger jet flydubai crashed there, killing all 62 on board.
Tue Mar 22 2016
Emirates suspends Sinai overflights after Russian plane crash
Emirates airlines said Sunday it has stopped flying over Egypt's Sinai peninsula after a Russian passenger plane went down in the area with the loss of all 224 people on board.
Sun Nov 01 2015
Nor Atikah's remains arrive in Malaysia
The body of Malaysian student Nor Atikah Alias who perished in a fire at a hostel in Russia on April 22, has arrived in the country.
Sat May 09 2015
Emirates opens flight simulator of world's largest plane at world's largest mall
Emirates airlines brings a flight simulator to visitors, who now have the opportunity to pilot the world's largest passenger aircraft.
Tue Apr 15 2014
Emirates hails Qantas tie-up as aviation growth model
Emirates airlines hailed on Monday its tie-up with Qantas as a growth model, after the first flight of the Australian carrier to its new international hub in Dubai.
Mon Apr 01 2013
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