Volkswagen places question mark over future of diesel technology
Volkswagen chief Matthias Mueller hinted=that the embattled car giant could abandon diesel engine technology in the wake of the massive emissions-cheating scandal it is currently engulfed in.
Tue Jun 21 2016
US says talks will continue to reach VW diesel emissions fix
US environmental officials said talks will continue with Volkswagen aimed at reaching an agreement on a fix for nearly 600,000 diesel vehicles that emit up to 40 times legally allowable limits.
Thu Jan 14 2016
VW chief apologizes over emissions scandal on first US trip
Volkswagen chief executive Matthias Mueller on Sunday apologized for cheating diesel car emissions tests on his first official US visit since the scandal broke in September.
Mon Jan 11 2016
Volkswagen to shed more light on pollution-cheating scandal
Volkswagen is set to provide an update on the latest developments in the massive pollution-cheating storm it have been engulfed in.
Thu Dec 10 2015
At least 30 involved in VW diesel cheat: Spiegel
Several software engineers were blamed for installing the software that defeated emissions tests.
Wed Oct 14 2015
Scandal-hit VW needs more than a year to fix all cars
Volkswagen's new boss said Wednesday the auto giant would need more than a year to fix all its pollution-cheating cars.
Thu Oct 08 2015
VW CEO says recall to start in January, be completed end-2016
Volkswagen is expected to launch a recall for cars affected by its diesel emissions crisis in January and completed the fix by end next year.
Wed Oct 07 2015
VW revs up recall plan, hunts for culprits in pollution scam
More heads looked set to roll after new CEO Matthias Mueller vowed to be "ruthless" in investigating the affair.
Thu Oct 01 2015
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024