Three dead, three missing after downpours in Spain cause widespread floods
Record rainfall caused heavy flooding in central Spain, shutting roads, subway lines and high-speed train connections.
Tue Sep 05 2023
Malaysia hopes to revive KL-Spore HSR project - Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri envisaged the rail line could go up to China as China and Thailand were also in the process of building high speed train line.
Tue Aug 23 2022
Three-month public inspection for KL-Singapore HSR from Nov 1
A public inspection process for the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (KL-SG HSR) project will take place for three months, between Nov 1 this year to Jan 31 next year.
Mon Oct 30 2017
Train collision injures 33 near Philadelphia
The train hit the stationary car at the 69th Street Terminal in Upper Darby, 10 miles west of Philadelphia, just after midnight.
Tue Aug 22 2017
Malaysia and Singapore ink landmark HSR pact
Malaysia and Singapore today ink the long-awaited agreement on the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail (HSR) project.
Tue Dec 13 2016
Lee and PM Najib to witness signing of HSR bilateral agreement today
In a statement on Monday, the Singapore Prime Minister's Office (PMO) says Lee will visit Putrajaya on Tuesday (Dec 13) for the Leaders' Retreat.
Mon Dec 12 2016
Malaysia, Singapore to sign high speed rail agreement tomorrow
Malaysia and Singapore are scheduled to sign the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail agreement tomorrow.
Mon Dec 12 2016
Zahid: HSR contract award to be based on benefit to Malaysian govt, people
Japan seems serious and focused in its effort to promote its own high-speed train system, which has a good safety record.
Tue May 31 2016
10 dead as French high-speed train derails during test run
The victims were among the team of 49 technicians aboard the train which derailed near Strasbourg, northeastern France.
Sun Nov 15 2015
'Balik kampung' now faster with ETS
The Electric Train Service (ETS) connecting Kuala Lumpur and Padang Besar will begin tomorrow, said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai.
Thu Jul 09 2015
Japan keen on Singapore-KL high speed train project: Muhyiddin
The DPM says Japan's high speed train system 'Shinkansen' is efficient, uses sophisticated technology and has yet to record an accident.
Sun Mar 15 2015
Six killed, many injured, after train derails near Paris
Rescue workers searched for survivors early Saturday, hours after a high-speed train derailed just south of Paris.
Sat Jul 13 2013
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