Top 5 news: December 16
Here is the list of key news you need to know today.
Fri Dec 16 2016
Explosive traces found on EgyptAir 804 victims
An official investigative committee which made the discovery has referred the case to Egypt's state prosecution, it added in a statement.
Thu Dec 15 2016
France voices impatience over EgyptAir crash probe
France's top diplomat has told his Egyptian counterpart that the French families who lost loved ones in the May 19 EgyptAir crash are impatient for answers
Thu Aug 04 2016
Doomed EgyptAir flight broke up midair after fire: report
An EgyptAir flight that crashed into the Mediterranean in May likely broke up in midair after a fire erupted in or near the cockpit.
Sat Jul 23 2016
'Probable' EgyptAir debris washes up on Israeli beach
Aircraft debris believed to have come from an EgyptAir crash in May has washed up on a beach near Tel Aviv, an official in the Israeli premier's office said Friday.
Fri Jul 08 2016
More EgyptAir crash remains recovered from Mediterranean
The search vessel John Lethbridge "retrieved all the human remains that were mapped at the crash location," the Egyptian Aircraft Accident Investigation Committee said.
Sun Jul 03 2016
EgyptAir 804 crash: France opens manslaughter inquiry
French authorities opened a manslaughter inquiry into the May crash of an EgyptAir plane that killed 66 people, saying there is no evidence so far to link it to terrorism.
Tue Jun 28 2016
Egypt expels British-Lebanese TV show host: ex-husband
The former BBC journalist who hosted a political talk show on Egyptian TV was put on an EgyptAir flight to Beirut that left at 2130 GMT.
Tue Jun 28 2016
Families of EgyptAir crash victims to get compensation
EgyptAir said Monday advance compensation payments of $25,000 will be offered to families of the 66 people killed when one of its planes crashed into the Mediterranean last month.
Tue Jun 21 2016
Second black box retrieved from crashed EgyptAir plane - Investigators
The recorder, which gathers information about the speed, altitude and direction of the plane, was "retrieved in several pieces."
Fri Jun 17 2016
Black box recovered from EgyptAir crash site
The device was found broken into pieces but the salvage experts managed to retrieve the recorder's crucial memory unit, it said in a statement.
Thu Jun 16 2016
'Several sites' of EgyptAir wreckage identified, pieces found: Investigators
Pieces of the cabin from the missing EgyptAir plane which crashed into the Mediterranean last month have been found.
Thu Jun 16 2016
Bomb hoax forces EgyptAir plane to land in Uzbekistan
An EgyptAir flight from Cairo to Beijing made an emergency landing in Uzbekistan on Wednesday after a bomb threat that turned out to be a hoax, the airline said.
Wed Jun 08 2016
Egypt says signal likely from MS804 black boxes detected
The signal was picked up by a French navy ship that is searching for the wreckage of the Airbus A320.
Wed Jun 01 2016
Private firm hired to hunt for EgyptAir black boxes
Egypt hired a private firm Friday to help in the hunt for the black boxes from the EgyptAir plane that crashed last week en route from Paris to Cairo, authorities said.
Sat May 28 2016
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
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024