Japan, Britain and Italy to build joint jet fighter
The three countries are merging their next-generation jet fighter projects in a ground-breaking partnership spanning Europe and Asia.
Fri Dec 09 2022
Hawk 108 crash: Removal of wreckage to take two to three days - RMAF
The process of removing the main wreckage of Hawk 108 M40-02 jet fighter is expected to take two to three days.
Mon Jun 19 2017
Hawk 108 jet fighter tragedy: Hishammuddin orders immediate probe into crash
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein has ordered the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) to immediately investigate the cause of the crash involving the Hawk 108 fighter jet.
Thu Jun 15 2017
Russia sends jet fighter to intercept Norwegian plane over Barents Sea - agencies
The ministry said it had identified the Norwegian plane as an anti-submarine P-3 Orion aircraft and said it had switched off its transponder during the flight, the agencies reported.
Tue Jun 06 2017
Defence Ministry scrutinising report of RMAF aircraft intercepted new Natuna
On Sunday, there was a report saying C130 RMAF aircraft from Kuala Lumpur to Labuan was intercepted by two Indonesian jet fighters.
Mon Jun 27 2016
Search mounted for missing Vietnamese fighter jet
The Russian-made SU-30MK2 was carrying two pilots when it disappeared from radar around 26 nautical miles from northern Nghe An province.
Tue Jun 14 2016
Grateful Singapore gives Lee Kuan Yew a hero's funeral
Tens of thousands of mourners braved torrential rain, howitzers fired a 21-gun salute and jet fighters screamed across the sky Sunday as Singapore staged a grand funeral for its PM, Lee Kuan Yew.
Sun Mar 29 2015
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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