Virgin Australia falls to virus crisis, appoints administrator to find investor
Airlines around the world have been seeking government aid to survive after grounding the bulk of their fleets due to an unprecedented plunge in travel demand.
Tue Apr 21 2020
Australian jet alters course after hoax call: report
A hoax caller pretending to be air traffic control tapped into restricted radio frequencies and forced an Australian commercial flight to pull up just before landing, a report said.
Tue Nov 08 2016
Qantas, Virgin Australia ground Samsung Note 7 after recall
Following Samsung Australia's recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Personal Electronic Device, Qantas and Virgin Australia request passengers who own them not to switch on or charge them inflight.
Thu Sep 08 2016
Virgin Australia flight turns back to LA after window crack
A Virgin Australia flight bound for Brisbane was turned back to Los Angeles after a crack was found in the passenger jet's windscreen, the airline said Thursday.
Thu Jul 30 2015
Bali flights to resume after ash cloud closed airport
Holidaymakers stranded for days in Bali when a volcanic ash cloud forced the closure of the island's main airport began checking in for flights after Indonesian authorities reopened the terminal.
Sat Jul 11 2015
Virgin Australia flight turns back due to leaks
The carrier said the long-haul flight was turned around for the comfort of passengers and it had been cleared to return to service.
Tue Nov 04 2014
Virgin will complete Tigerair takeover for just A$1
Virgin Australia will pay just A$1 to take full ownership of discount carrier Tigerair Australia.
Fri Oct 17 2014
Drunk passenger triggers Bali hijack alert
A drunk passenger on a Virgin Australia plane was arrested at Bali airport after triggering a hijack alert when he attempted to enter the cockpit.
Fri Apr 25 2014
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