European rights court rules Dutch, Ukraine cases against Russia are admissible
The Netherlands argued that Russia played a key role in the downing of MH17.
Wed Jan 25 2023
Dutch court sentences 3 to life in prison for 2014 downing of MH17
The men remain fugitives. They are all believed to be in Russia, which will not extradite them.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Follow-up actions on MH17 will only be taken after Dutch court's ruling - Ismail Sabri
Any follow-up action by Malaysia regarding the downing of MH17 will only be made after the court in the Netherlands delivers the verdict on the case on Nov 17.
Sun Sep 25 2022
Australia, Netherlands start legal action against Russia for downing of MH17
The joint action under Article 84 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation is separate to the Dutch murder trial.
Mon Mar 14 2022
Downing of MH17: EU reiterates full support for efforts to establish truth
The European Union (EU) expects Russia to accept its responsibility and to fully cooperate with efforts to establish accountability.
Sat Jul 17 2021
Judge sees evidence of Buk missile being used in downing of MH17 airliner
Judge says there was evidence the airplane was hit by an outside explosion caused by a Russian-made Buk missile.
Wed Jun 09 2021
Malaysia welcomes trial of 4 suspects over downing of MH17 - Wisma Putra
The trial was a significant milestone in efforts to discover the truth and establish justice for the victims of the MH17 tragedy.
Sat Mar 07 2020
US will continue to work with JIT on downing of MH17 investigation
The US Department of State spokesperson John Kirby also calls on other states that are in a position to assist, to cooperate fully so that those responsible are held accountable.
Thu Sep 29 2016
MH17: Malaysia wants firm action to be taken against those responsible
Malaysia wants firm action taken against those responsible for the downing of MH17, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Wed Sep 28 2016
Dutch press Moscow for MH17 radar evidence
Dutch investigators probing the downing of MH17 have pressed Russian authorities to hand over outstanding evidence, officials said.
Fri Jul 08 2016
Putin ready to discuss downing of MH17 with Najib: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to discuss the issue of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 with Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Tue May 17 2016
The enduring mystery of who shot down MH17 nearly two years ago
A report by Bellingcat claims a Russian military unit is responsible for the attack.
Thu Feb 25 2016
Liow rubbishes report over Malaysia's alleged failure to cooperate in MH17 investigations
Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai has rubbished a report by the Australian News Corp that Malaysia failed to cooperate with DSB in the probe into the downing of MH17.
Wed Oct 21 2015
Malaysia disappointed by failure to create MH17 tribunal
Malaysia is deeply disappointed by the failure of UNSC to establish an ad hoc international criminal tribunal for the downing of MH17.
Thu Jul 30 2015
Russia opposes UN tribunal for MH17 culprits
Russia said it will oppose a draft UN resolution circulated by Malaysia on establishing an international tribunal to prosecute those behind the downing of MH17.
Fri Jul 10 2015
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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