Britain to ban new petrol cars by 2030 on road to net zero emissions
The new date for a ban on new petrol and diesel cars is five years earlier than the 2035 pledge made by Johnson in February.
Wed Nov 18 2020
UK to ban sales of petrol, diesel-fuelled cars from 2040
The reported move follows a similar announcement earlier this month by the French government.
Wed Jul 26 2017
Germany eyes effective emission control from diesel cars
Berlin was planning to allow car makers to shut off emission control technology once outside temperatures fall below 10 degrees.
Sun Jul 16 2017
VW gets approval for another 460,000 diesel-car fixes
Volkswagen has won German regulatory approval for technical fixes on another 460,000 diesel cars with illicit emissions control software, it said on Sunday.
Sun Aug 14 2016
Record VW payout in US 'dieselgate' settlement
Volkswagen has agreed to a record $15 billion US payout over its emissions-cheating diesel cars, pledging to buy back or fix vehicles that tricked pollution tests.
Tue Jun 28 2016
US sues VW for at least $20 bn over emissions cheating
The US government sued Volkswagen Monday for installing equipment on nearly 600,000 diesel cars that intentionally subverted clean-air regulations, resulting in excess harmful emissions.
Tue Jan 05 2016
Volkswagen faces pressure in U.S. to buy back older diesel cars
Volkswagen faced more pressure on Thursday from officials in Washington and California to buy back older diesel cars.
Fri Nov 20 2015
Volkswagen says 120,00 US diesel owners will get gift cards, repairs
Volkswagen of America said on Wednesday that 120,000 owners of diesel cars that have violated U.S. emission standards will receive $500 gift cards and $500 toward vehicle repairs.
Thu Nov 19 2015
Porsche halts sales of Cayenne diesel cars in N. America
Porsche said its decision came after the US Environmental Protection Agency accused Volkswagen of fitting illegal "defeat devices".
Wed Nov 04 2015
Germany orders VW to set timetable on meeting pollution standards
German authorities have given scandal-hit Volkswagen an October 7 deadline to set out a timeline for bringing all its diesel cars in line with national pollution guidelines.
Sun Sep 27 2015
Volkswagen could face $18 billion in penalties
Volkswagen has been accused of designing software for diesel cars that deceives regulators measuring toxic emmissions.
Sun Sep 20 2015
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024