Rolls Royce announces fully electric car for late 2023
The luxury BMW group brand adding that all its vehicles will be electric by 2030.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Shell to launch Singapore's first fully-electric ferry service
Royal Dutch Shell has ordered electric ferries in Singapore to replace the diesel boats it uses to transport employees and visitors.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Honda of America plans to sell 2 fully electric SUVs in 2024
Honda has plans to sell two all-electric SUVs in the U.S. for the 2024 model year and soon offer hybrid versions of its top-selling models.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Betting on death of petrol cars, Volvo to go all electric by 2030
The Swedish carmaker said 50 pct of its global sales should be fully-electric cars by 2025 and the other half hybrid models.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Jaguar car brand to go fully electric from 2025
Jaguar Land Rover intends to become a net zero carbon company by 2039.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Mercedes-Benz to offer electric option for every car by 2022
Daimler said it will offer at least 50 electrified versions of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in a hybrid and fully electric car variants.
Mon Sep 11 2017
Geely's Volvo to go all electric with new models from 2019
This spells the eventual end to nearly a century of Volvos powered solely by the internal combustion engine.
Wed Jul 05 2017
BMW electric cars set to retail in Singapore next year
Two BMW i cars have been confirmed for production, the fully electric BMW i3 megacity vehicle and the plug-in hybrid BMW i8 sports car.
Tue Jul 16 2013
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