Qantas flight lands at Sydney airport after issuing distress signal
The airline said it had issued a distress signal due to an issue with one of its engines.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Emergency services on standby at Sydney airport after Qantas flight issues distress signal
A Qantas Airways Ltd flight had issued a mayday alert and 12 fire trucks were on standby as a precaution as it is due to land.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Qantas prepares planes for Sydney's international reopening
Sydney opens to fully vaccinated citizens and permanent residents without quarantine starting Nov. 1.
Thu Oct 21 2021
Travellers snap up Asian airlines' scenic 'flights to nowhere'
Qantas Airways Ltd said a seven-hour scenic flight over Australia's Outback and Great Barrier Reef had sold out in 10 minutes, as it joined a growing trend in Asia offering "flights to nowhere".
Thu Sep 17 2020
Australian carrier Qantas soars to record profits
Australian carrier Qantas Wednesday posted record annual profits and announced its first payout to shareholders in seven years.
Wed Aug 24 2016
Qantas Airways' female pilots get 'wardrobe makeover'
After more than a decade donning the same uniform, Qantas pilots will undergo a 'wardrobe makeover', including the females pilots.
Sun May 01 2016
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