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
Malaysia Airports, Malaysia Airlines collaborate for safer security screening process
The new system is an initiative in the Airports 4.0 digitalisation plan to heighten airport security and airline operational efficiency.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Australia to tighten airport security further after foiled attack
"These measures strengthen existing controls to ensure airport workers are authorised, properly identified and appropriately trained before entering secure airside areas."
Sun Oct 22 2017
Will the long airport lines of spring break 2016 be back again this year?
If you're already bracing for a long airport security line during the spring break travel season, then you must remember last year.
Sun Mar 12 2017
Intelligence operation to identify 'insiders' for leaking information - DPM
The Home Ministry is engaged in an intelligence operation to identify 'insiders' in enforcement agencies, who were responsible for leaking information on Sabah's security operations.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Paris attacks: Malaysian government to step up airport security
Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai says Malaysia is stepping up security control at all entry points in the country after the attacks in Paris last Friday.
Sun Nov 15 2015
Russian plane crash in Egypt: How safe are our airports?
Experts consider that baggage controls are, on the whole, reliable. The biggest risk comes from collusion by airport personnel.
Mon Nov 09 2015
Fresh gunfire at Karachi airport, security operation resumes
Gunshots could be heard inside the airport and that rangers and elite commandos were rushing inside.
Mon Jun 09 2014
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