![Strike wave hits German rail and airports as disputes mount Strike wave hits German rail and airports as disputes mount](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71709793009_TBStrikeorganised.jpg)
Strike wave hits German rail and airports as disputes mount
Germany faced strikes on three fronts, as train drivers, airport security workers and Lufthansa ground staff walked off the job.
Thu Mar 07 2024
![Pent-up demand promises record tourist season for southern Europe Pent-up demand promises record tourist season for southern Europe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684491015_athens.jpg)
Pent-up demand promises record tourist season for southern Europe
Tourism is back with a vengeance to boost the economies of southern Europe as sun-seekers make up for lost time.
Sat May 20 2023
![Lufthansa ground staff walk out in Germany in pay dispute Lufthansa ground staff walk out in Germany in pay dispute](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658910195_GERMANY.jpg)
Lufthansa ground staff walk out in Germany in pay dispute
The strike has caused Lufthansa to cancel nearly all flights at its Frankfurt and Munich hubs for today.
Wed Jul 27 2022
![German daily COVID cases rise above 200,000, causing staff shortages German daily COVID cases rise above 200,000, causing staff shortages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603533347_coronavirus.jpg)
German daily COVID cases rise above 200,000, causing staff shortages
Germany reported 203,136 positive tests in the last 24 hours, 69,600 cases more than the same day a week ago.
Fri Jan 28 2022
![Over 2,000 flights cancelled as Omicron hits holiday travel Over 2,000 flights cancelled as Omicron hits holiday travel](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/81640399003_PLANES.jpg)
Over 2,000 flights cancelled as Omicron hits holiday travel
The nationwide spike in Omicron cases this week has had a direct impact on our flight crews and the people who run our operation.
Sat Dec 25 2021
![Is air traffic set to return to pre-COVID levels? Is air traffic set to return to pre-COVID levels?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81634029486_LUFTHANSA.jpg)
Is air traffic set to return to pre-COVID levels?
To anticipate the growing demand, airlines are increasing their number of daily flights.
Tue Oct 12 2021
![Germany's Lufthansa opts for gender-neutral plane greeting Germany's Lufthansa opts for gender-neutral plane greeting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-07/61563858993_Lufthansa.jpg)
Germany's Lufthansa opts for gender-neutral plane greeting
The move was intended to make all passengers on board feel welcome, including those who do not identify as male or female.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![Berlin's much delayed new airport welcomes first flights Berlin's much delayed new airport welcomes first flights](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51604193797_BERLIN.jpg)
Berlin's much delayed new airport welcomes first flights
Many Germans had almost given up on the airport after years of delays and spiralling costs which saw the facility finally open nine years.
Sun Nov 01 2020
![Airlines, airports hunt for storage space as pandemic idles planes Airlines, airports hunt for storage space as pandemic idles planes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/51585024877_TBjpg.jpg)
Airlines, airports hunt for storage space as pandemic idles planes
The number of planes in storage has doubled to more than 5,000 since the start of the year.
Tue Mar 24 2020
![Check-in systems of affected airlines at Changi Airport restored Check-in systems of affected airlines at Changi Airport restored](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/41504690450_ChangiAirport.jpg)
Check-in systems of affected airlines at Changi Airport restored
The check-in systems of affected airlines at Changi Airport have been restored after experiencing almost three hours of technical glitch.
Thu Sep 28 2017
![Lufthansa seen offering to pay 200 million euros for Air Berlin assets: source Lufthansa seen offering to pay 200 million euros for Air Berlin assets: source](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71469073968_Lufthansa.jpg)
Lufthansa seen offering to pay 200 million euros for Air Berlin assets: source
A Lufthansa bid price of 200 million euros ($239 million) to buy assets from insolvent Air Berlin plus 100 million euros to meet operating costs is roughly correct.
Sun Sep 24 2017
![Fierce competition from Gulf carriers reduces the pie size for Lufthansa-cargo, others Fierce competition from Gulf carriers reduces the pie size for Lufthansa-cargo, others](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71469073968_Lufthansa.jpg)
Fierce competition from Gulf carriers reduces the pie size for Lufthansa-cargo, others
Fierce competition from a number of Gulf carriers such as Emirates SkyCargo and Qatar Airways Cargo, has hit many competing international carriers and reduced the overall size of the pie for players s
Mon Apr 03 2017
![Lufthansa says no evidence of bomb on board Eurowings plane landed in Kuwait Lufthansa says no evidence of bomb on board Eurowings plane landed in Kuwait](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/71484478584_Eurowings.jpg)
Lufthansa says no evidence of bomb on board Eurowings plane landed in Kuwait
There was no evidence that a bomb was on board a plane operated by Lufthansa's budget unit Eurowings bound for Cologne on Sunday.
Sun Jan 15 2017
![Texas flight to Germany diverted to NYC after bomb threat Texas flight to Germany diverted to NYC after bomb threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/51453449618_LufthansaBoeing.jpg)
Texas flight to Germany diverted to NYC after bomb threat
Flight 441 to Frankfurt from Houston landed safely and was taken to a remote area of John F. Kennedy International Airport around 8:30 p.m. local time.
Tue Dec 13 2016
![Lufthansa slashes 900 flights as pilots' strike drags on Lufthansa slashes 900 flights as pilots' strike drags on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71480493557_Lufthansa.jpg)
Lufthansa slashes 900 flights as pilots' strike drags on
Lufthansa said some 98,000 passengers were grounded by the walkout, which flight crew extended to long-haul flights after Tuesday's action affected only short-haul services.
Wed Nov 30 2016
![Nissan set to step back from merger with Honda, sources say Nissan set to step back from merger with Honda, sources say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51734481291_logo.jpg)
Nissan set to step back from merger with Honda, sources say
Talks between the Japanese automakers face complications due to growing differences, sources say.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Trump aides defend Gaza takeover proposal but walk back some elements Trump aides defend Gaza takeover proposal but walk back some elements](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51730562155_TBGazaStrip.jpg)
Trump aides defend Gaza takeover proposal but walk back some elements
Trump's top aides staunchly defends his push to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza and have the US take over the war-ruined enclave.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![United Nations chief warns Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza United Nations chief warns Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61727863293_AntonioGuterres.jpg)
United Nations chief warns Trump against ethnic cleansing in Gaza
The United Nations has long endorsed a vision of two states living side by side within secure and recognised borders.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, reaffirms support for two-state solution Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, reaffirms support for two-state solution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/41730209861_Wismaputra.jpg)
Malaysia rejects forced resettlement of Palestinians, reaffirms support for two-state solution
Wisma Putra rejects any attempt to undermine Palestinian self-determination, calling it unacceptable and a move that prolongs the conflict.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![ANALYSIS - Trump's Gaza stunner builds on his expansionist aims ANALYSIS - Trump's Gaza stunner builds on his expansionist aims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738727270_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Trump's Gaza stunner builds on his expansionist aims
US President Donald Trump says he envisioned building a resort where international communities could live in harmony.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81733218525_ElonMuskjpg.jpg)
Musk creates new power base in Washington with takeover of US agencies
Elon Musk deploys teams of current and former employees of his companies as his agents.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738723059_tbDonaldTrump.jpg)
Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region
Trump's plans are likely to heighten fears among Palestinians in Gaza of being driven out of the coastal strip.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship: Programmes to benefit all levels of society - Foreign Ministry ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship: Programmes to benefit all levels of society - Foreign Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738638763_ASEAN.jpg)
ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship: Programmes to benefit all levels of society - Foreign Ministry
Among the planned initiatives are a campaign to promote locally made products and ASEAN Plus Three Forum aimed at empowering rural women.
Thu Feb 06 2025
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736117245_tbGazaStripdestro.jpg)
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025