Lewotobi volcano eruption: Malaysian Embassy working to evacuate 83 stranded Malaysians
The number of those stranded, the majority of whom are tourists, is expected to increase following the cancellation of flights.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Flights cancelled to and from Indonesia's Bali due to volcanic ash
Further eruptions of the volcano spewing ash clouds as high as 10 km, forces thousands to evacuate.
Wed Nov 13 2024
Qantas plane engine failure sparks fire at Sydney Airport
Qantas has confirmed that a flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Sydney Airport after experiencing engine failure that sparked a fire next to a runway on Friday, reported Xinhua.
Fri Nov 08 2024
RMAF denies sound of explosion, tremors felt in Ipoh caused by sonic boom
RMAF says there were no RMAF fighter aircraft flights, nor foreign aircraft that were said to have invaded the country's airspace.
Tue Oct 22 2024
Singapore fighter jets escort Air India flight after bomb threat
Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Singapore's ground based air defence systems and explosive disposal team were also activated.
Wed Oct 16 2024
SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test
Starship returned the rocket's towering first stage booster back to its Texas launch pad for the first time using giant mechanical arms.
Mon Oct 14 2024
ASEAN leaders share unexpected in-flight diplomacy ahead of Laos Summit
The lack of direct flights from many ASEAN capitals led to an impromptu gathering of regional heavyweights on the same plane to Vientiane.
Mon Oct 07 2024
Taiwan girds for weakening Typhoon Krathon, shuts down for second day
The island shut down for a second day with hundreds of flights grounded and financial markets closed.
Thu Oct 03 2024
Japan airport shut after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway, 87 flights cancelled
Miyazaki Airport shut its runway after the explosion caused a crater, deep in the middle of the taxiway next to the runway.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Airlines scramble to divert flights after Iran missile attack
Snapshot of traffic in the region showed flights spreading in wide arcs to the north and south, with many converging on Cairo and Istanbul.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Trash balloons sent by North Korea cause regular disruptions at Seoul's airports
North Korea has launched more than 5,500 balloons with bags of trash attached to them since late May.
Wed Sep 25 2024
AirAsia to add 2,000 weekly flights, 150,000 seats across 40 key routes by year-end
AirAsia is expanding its domestic connectivity across Malaysia with the addition of 2,000 weekly flights across 40 key routes by year-end.
Mon Sep 23 2024
Typhoon Bebinca lands in Shanghai, strongest storm to hit city since 1949
Hundreds of flights have been cancelled from the city's two airports and Shanghai railway station has suspended some rail services.
Mon Sep 16 2024
Pope Francis lands in Singapore; inter-faith dialogue, climate on agenda
The Aero Dili flight carrying the pope and his entourage arrived in the city-state for a two-night visit.
Wed Sep 11 2024
South African scientists unveil fragment of motorcycle-sized meteorite
Friction with the atmosphere created a spectacular fireball and caused it to break up in flight, said a professor.
Wed Sep 04 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024