First South Korean plane crash flight recorder data recovered
South Korean investigators have extracted the data from the plane's cockpit voice recorder and will convert it into an audio file.
Wed Jan 01 2025
Empty desks and tears mark five colleagues killed in South Korean plane crash
The five female colleagues, who flew to Bangkok to celebrate promotions, were among the 179 people killed when flight 7C2216 crashed at the Muan International Airport.
Tue Dec 31 2024
Questions over airport embankment, bird strikes as South Korea air crash probed
South Korea's policy agency said it was making efforts to expedite the process of identifying dead bodies from the Jeju Air plane crash.
Tue Dec 31 2024
Fallen Jeju Air aircraft operated 13 flights in 48 hours prior to deadly crash
The plane was found to have travelled between Muan, Jeju Island and Incheon, west of Seoul, in the prior 48-hour time window.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Jeju Air shares slump to record low after deadly plane crash
Shares of AK Holdings, the holding company of Jeju Air, fell as much as 12% and hit their lowest in 16 years.
Mon Dec 30 2024
South Korea orders air safety probe after the country's worst crash kills 179
South Korea's deadliest air accident ever killed 179 people on Sunday, when an airliner belly-landed and skidded off the end of the runway.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Fiery crash kills at least 167 in worst airline disaster in South Korea
The control tower issued a bird strike warning and shortly afterward the pilots declared mayday.
Sun Dec 29 2024
US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, letter says
The move follows Democratic concerns in Congress over Egypt's human rights record, including mass arrests of political prisoners.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Malaysia, Singapore reopen discussion on long-standing issues
Malaysia and Singapore are reopening discussions on long-standing issues such as water supply, maritime delimitation and airspace.
Tue Jan 07 2025
South Korean transport minister plans to resign over country's worst air crash
Park Sang-woo says he will try to find the right timing to resign after addressing the current situation.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Chinese actor missing near Thai-Myanmar border found, Thai officials say
According to Thai Police, a thorough investigation is underway as the incident has characteristics similar to human trafficking.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Penang is one of Lonely Planet's seven best places to visit in Southeast Asia
Lonely Planet describes Penang a vibrant blend of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, showcased in its food, architecture and traditions.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Singapore introduces bill to maintain racial harmony
The bill allows the Home Minister to issue Restraining Order against those producing or sharing content harming racial harmony in Singapore.
Tue Jan 07 2025
[OPINION] My body belongs to me: Empowering children through comprehensive sexuality education
This collaborative approach will empower children to navigate the complexities of sexuality, finally contributing to a healthier and caring society.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Safety warning issued after Australia's summer drowning death toll hits 44
Australian lifeguards have issued a safety warning after a spate of drownings across the country in the beginning of the summer.
Tue Jan 07 2025
JS-SEZ: 3 Game-Changing Facts for Malaysia and Singapore
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is one of the ways to strengthen Malaysia and Singapore economy and collaboration.
Tue Jan 07 2025
Najib denies orchestrating dissolution of 1MDB task force
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak also denies the allegation that he was involved in the removal of ex-MACC chief commissioner and ex-AG in 2015.
Tue Jan 07 2025