Lufthansa cuts 2016 profit target due to terror attacks
Terror attacks in Europe and "political and economic uncertainty" have prompted German airline Lufthansa to cut its full-year profit target.
Thu Jul 21 2016
Lufthansa flights hit as crew start longest-ever strike
German airline Lufthansa canceled hundreds of flights on Friday and warned of more disruption on Saturday after a cabin crew union started a series of walkouts.
Sat Nov 07 2015
EasyJet to change cockpit policy after Germanwings crash
British airline EasyJet said it would enforce a new policy for two crew members to be in the cockpit at all times from Friday, after a German airliner crash in the French Alps that killed 150 people.
Fri Mar 27 2015
Rescuers search for air crash bodies in French Alps
Investigators scoured the pulverised debris of a German airliner for bodies and clues to the Airbus' mysterious eight minute descent and crash in the French Alps.
Wed Mar 25 2015
Alps plane crash heartbreaking, Obama says
US President Barack Obama offered the United States' condolences after a German airliner crashed Tuesday in the French Alps en route from Spain, calling it "heartbreaking."
Wed Mar 25 2015
Germanwings plane crashes in Southern France: 150 feared dead
A German airliner Germanwings crashed near a ski resort in Southern France on Tuesday with all 150 people on board feared dead, officials said.
Tue Mar 24 2015
It will be a dark day for us if Germanwings plane crash confirmed - Lufthansa
German airline Lufthansa said Tuesday that it has no information yet about the crash of a jet belonging to its Germanwings subsidiary, describing it as a "dark day."
Tue Mar 24 2015
Lufthansa to cancel nearly 500 flights Thursday over strikes
German airline Lufthansa said Wednesday it will cancel nearly 500 European flights on Thursday owing to planned warning strikes by ground staff and other divisions within the group.
Wed Mar 20 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