131 Malaysians stranded in Yemen arrive home safely - Wisma Putra
The first group of 131 Malaysians reportedly stranded in Yemen since March following the COVID-19 pandemic, arrived safely at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) via a specially chartered Eg
Sun Aug 02 2020
Search intensifies for crashed EgyptAir plane
The search is continuing for missing EgyptAir flight 804, which disappeared from the radar.
Fri May 20 2016
EgyptAir flight from Paris feared crashed in Mediterranean
EgyptAir flight from Paris feared crashed in Mediterranean
Thu May 19 2016
Hijacker of EgyptAir plane never entered cockpit: pilot
The man accused of hijacking an Egyptian plane and diverting it to Cyprus did not enter the cockpit during the six-hour long ordeal, the pilot of the aircraft said Sunday.
Mon Apr 04 2016
Passenger granted 'photo op' with EgyptAir hijacker
Apart from snapping a photo with the hijacker, EgyptAir passenger Ben Innes wanted to see the weapons used by the hijacker.
Wed Mar 30 2016
EgyptAir: This isn't the first time someone tried to hijack a plane out of love
The motives behind the hijacking of an EgyptAir flight, which was diverted to Cyprus, remain somewhat unclear.
Wed Mar 30 2016
EgyptAir MS181 hijacked and diverted to Larnaca Airport, Cyprus
A hijacker seized an Egyptian airliner on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 and diverted it to Cyprus, triggering a hostage crisis at Larnaca airport.
Tue Mar 29 2016
Cyprus closes Larnaca airport after hijacking, flights diverted to Paphos
Cyprus on Tuesday closed Larnaca airport after a hijacker seized an Egyptian airliner and forced it to land on the eastern Mediterranean island.
Tue Mar 29 2016
EgyptAir hijacker 'frees all on board except four foreigners, crew'
A hijacker who diverted an EgyptAir flight to Cyprus on Tuesday has released everyone on board except four foreign passengers and the crew, the airline said.
Tue Mar 29 2016
Hijacker diverts Egypt Air to Cyprus
An Egyptian airliner hijacked Tuesday and diverted to Cyprus has 55 passengers and seven crew members on board, Cairo airport officials said.
Tue Mar 29 2016
Egypt Air hijacker threatened to detonate explosive vest: civil aviation
A hijacker who diverted an Egypt Air plane to Cyprus on Tuesday threatened to detonate an explosive vest which he said he had on board.
Tue Mar 29 2016
Egypt Air barred from flying into Russia: Moscow airport
Russian aviation authorities have banned Egypt Air from flying into the country, one of Moscow's airports.
Fri Nov 13 2015
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