Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sends first astronaut crew to orbit
Boeing's Starliner flew its first crew of astronauts to orbit in a much-delayed test mission to the International Space Station.
Thu Jun 06 2024
FACTBOX - What we know about the crashed helicopter carrying Iran's president
A Bell 212 helicopter carrying Iran's president and foreign minister crashed as it flew through mountains in heavy fog.
Mon May 20 2024
Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions over spy balloon incident
The Biden administration added 37 Chinese entities to a trade restriction list, including some for supporting the spy balloon that flew over the U.S. last year.
Fri May 10 2024
FACTBOX - Five facts from US safety board report on Boeing MAX 9 door panel
A door panel that flew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight on Jan. 5 appeared to be missing four key bolts.
Wed Feb 07 2024
Taiwan spots more Chinese balloons, says one flew over island
This week alone Taiwan has reported two back-to-back incidents of balloons actually crossing the island.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Harry Styles hit in face by thrown object during Vienna show
The pop megastar was walking across the stage before an item flew through the air and striked him near his eye.
Mon Jul 10 2023
Rebels in Indonesia's Papua say images show abducted NZ pilot in good health
Philip Mehrtens, who flew a plane operated by airline Susi Air, was abducted by fighters from the TPNPB last week.
Wed Feb 15 2023
China says US flew high-altitude balloons over its airspace
Wang Wenbin said that US high altitude balloons had flown over its airspace without permission since the beginning of 2022.
Mon Feb 13 2023
Former astronaut Cunningham, member of first crewed Apollo flight, dies at age 90
Cunningham flew to space aboard Apollo 7 in 1968 on the inaugural crewed Apollo mission that paved the way for the first human moon landing.
Wed Jan 04 2023
N. Korea fires 3 missiles, one flying over NLL: S. Korean military
North Korea launched at least three SRBMs into the East Sea on Wednesday, one of which flew across its de facto maritime border with S. Korea.
Wed Nov 02 2022
Taiwan slams 'evil neighbour' China after missiles fly over island
China fired multiple missiles into its surrounding waters, as many as four of which flew over Taipei during live-fire exercises.
Fri Aug 05 2022
Taiwan receives first visiting US House Speaker in 25 years
Despite a string of warnings, including military action, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew into Taiwan from Malaysia on Tuesday.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Chinese warplanes buzz line dividing Taiwan Strait before expected Pelosi visit - Source
Several Chinese warplanes flew close to the median line dividing the Taiwan Strait.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Jet that flew Pelosi to Malaysia turns north to Philippines
The plane is the most tracked flight on tracking website Flightradar24.
Tue Aug 02 2022
US jet that flew Pelosi to Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur
Most of Pelosi's planned meetings, including with President Tsai Ing-wen, were scheduled for Wednesday, sources said.
Tue Aug 02 2022
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