Bird feathers, blood found in both engines of crashed jet in South Korea, source says
Two minutes before the pilot declared the Mayday emergency call, air traffic control had urged caution due to "bird activity" in the area.
Fri Jan 17 2025
South Korea jet crash puts fast-growing Jeju Air's safety under scrutiny
Despite Jeju Air's claim of compliance, the airline has faced regulatory penalties for aviation law breaches.
Sat Jan 11 2025
South Korea extends Boeing 737-800 inspections following fatal crash
The Jeju Air flight belly-landed and overshot the regional airport's runway, exploding into flames after hitting an embankment.
Fri Jan 03 2025
What President Ilham Aliyev’s reaction to a recent plane crash tells us about Azerbaijan's relations with the West
A persistent misperception about Azerbaijan's foreign policy concerns its relationship with Russia, writes Dr. Vasif Huseynov, is a Senior Advisor at the Center of Analysis of International Relations.
Thu Jan 02 2025
First South Korean plane crash flight recorder data recovered
South Korean investigators have extracted the data from the plane's cockpit voice recorder and will convert it into an audio file.
Wed Jan 01 2025
Biggest aviation accidents of 2024
The crash on Sunday of a Jeju Air Boeing BA.N 737-800 in Muan County killed a total of 179 people in the deadliest air disaster on South Korean soil.
Tue Dec 31 2024
Empty desks and tears mark five colleagues killed in South Korean plane crash
The five female colleagues, who flew to Bangkok to celebrate promotions, were among the 179 people killed when flight 7C2216 crashed at the Muan International Airport.
Tue Dec 31 2024
Questions over airport embankment, bird strikes as South Korea air crash probed
South Korea's policy agency said it was making efforts to expedite the process of identifying dead bodies from the Jeju Air plane crash.
Tue Dec 31 2024
Fallen Jeju Air aircraft operated 13 flights in 48 hours prior to deadly crash
The plane was found to have travelled between Muan, Jeju Island and Incheon, west of Seoul, in the prior 48-hour time window.
Mon Dec 30 2024
141 out of 179 killed in Jeju Air plane crash identified
According to the Land Ministry, all 179 bodies have been moved to a temporary morgue.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Survivor of plane crash says 'when i woke up i had already been rescued'
The 33-year-old survivor was a flight attendant on the Jeju Air plane that burst into flames at Muan International Airport on Sunday.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Azerbaijan President Aliyev asks Russia to pay compensation for downing passenger plane
Azerbaijan demanded that Russia admit guilt for downing its passenger plane, punish those responsible and pay compensation.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Jeju Air shares slump to record low after deadly plane crash
Shares of AK Holdings, the holding company of Jeju Air, fell as much as 12% and hit their lowest in 16 years.
Mon Dec 30 2024
South Korea orders air safety probe after the country's worst crash kills 179
South Korea's deadliest air accident ever killed 179 people on Sunday, when an airliner belly-landed and skidded off the end of the runway.
Mon Dec 30 2024
Fiery crash kills at least 167 in worst airline disaster in South Korea
The control tower issued a bird strike warning and shortly afterward the pilots declared mayday.
Sun Dec 29 2024
Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis
By the end of year, the island could be producing up to 1,400 tonnes of trash a day, overwhelming its sole landfill, deputy mayor says.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast
Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official
This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.
Sat Jan 18 2025
AWANI Tonight: 17th Jan 2025
#AWANITonight with Faye Kwan
- M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. and China - PM
- Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. and China - PM
- Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: U.S. tightens rule on AI chip exports, what's the impact on M'sia?
The US is set to roll out strict export controls on advanced AI chips. National AI Office Head Sam Majid says the impact on Malaysia will remain minimal for now.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Apple loses top spot in China’s smartphone market
Apple has been dethroned as China’s top smartphone seller, plunging 17% in 2024. Local brands Vivo and Huawei have overtaken the tech giant, bringing it now to 3rd place.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: Thai PM reassures Chinese tourists over safety concerns
Thailand is stepping up security for tourists to restore confidence among Chinese visitors, with PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra to record a message in Chinese to reassure tourists of their safety.
Fri Jan 17 2025
AWANI Tonight: M’sia to continue engaging with both U.S. & China
Malaysia will continue its approach in engaging both the U.S. and China. PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the U.S. remains the largest source of foreign direct investment for the country.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel says
If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Pakistan's Imran Khan handed 14 years jail term in land graft case
Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was also found guilty and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Fri Jan 17 2025