India's Gujarat state evacuates over 200,000 people as cyclone hits
Gujarat shut ports and major airports as the most powerful cyclone in more than two decades made landfall in the state.
Tue May 18 2021
Australia thwarts "Islamic-inspired" plane attack plot
"In recent days, law enforcement has become aware of information that suggested some people in Sydney were planning to commit a terrorist act using an improvised device."
Sun Jul 30 2017
Government mulls over allowing only passengers to be in airport terminals - DPM
The government is considering a proposal to allow only the air passengers to be in the terminals at all major airports in Malaysia in order to raise the security level.
Fri Jul 15 2016
Chronology: Terror attacks at airports in recent years
The attack on Istanbul's Ataturk airport on Tuesday was the latest in such incidents at major airports in recent years.
Wed Jun 29 2016
Rich, famous to get special terminal at Los Angeles airport
The lounge, which was given the green light on Thursday, eclipses even the business class and first class areas available at major airports.
Sat Nov 21 2015
MAHB not imposing RM3 KLIA2 fee
The airport operator says the aerobridge and common use check-in facilities are standard features of most major airports around the world.
Sun May 11 2014
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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