Solar plane leaves Spain for penultimate leg of world tour
The Solar Impulse 2 left southern Spain on Monday on its way to Egypt for the penultimate leg of the solar-powered airplane's landmark round-the-world journey.
Mon Jul 11 2016
Solar Impulse 2 lands in Spain after 70-hour transatlantic flight
The experimental Solar Impulse 2 plane landed in Spain on Thursday morning, after completing a 70-hour journey from New York powered only by sunlight.
Thu Jun 23 2016
Solar Impulse 2 leaves New York, begins Atlantic crossing
The flight, piloted by Swiss adventurer Bertrand Piccard, is expected to take about 90 hours -- during which Piccard will only take short naps -- before landing at Spain's Seville airport.
Mon Jun 20 2016
Sun-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft reaches Statue of Liberty
The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft flew by the Statue of Liberty early Saturday, near the end of the US portion of its bid to circle the globe using only solar power.
Sat Jun 11 2016
Solar Impulse 2 plane lands in Dayton
Solar Impulse 2 arrives at 9:56 pm (0156 GMT Sunday) at Dayton International Airport after a flight from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Sun May 22 2016
Solar Impulse 2 lands in Ohio on record-breaking flight
The solar-powered plane arrived at 9:56 pm (0156 GMT Sunday) at Dayton International Airport after an 16 hour 34 minute flight.
Sun May 22 2016
Solar Impulse 2 completes epic flight
Andre Borschberg voyage from Nagoya, Japan broke the record for the world's longest nonstop solo flight, his team said.
Sun Jul 05 2015
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