Families demand apology on AirAsia crash anniversary
Families of those killed in an AirAsia plane crash in Indonesia demanded Monday the airline apologise for negligence after a probe showed faulty equipment contributed to the accident.
Mon Dec 28 2015
Poor pilot emergency training behind AirAsia QZ8501 crash
A new probe into what sent an AirAsia flight plunging into the Java Sea last year points the finger at poor pilot training on how to cope with emergencies.
Wed Dec 02 2015
AirAsia plane crash caused by faulty component, crew action
Faulty equipment and the crew's "inability to control the aircraft" caused an AirAsia A320 to crash into the Java Sea last year, killing all 162 people onboard, an Indonesian report said.
Tue Dec 01 2015
Indonesia to announce AirAsia crash probe results Nov 25
Indonesia will on November 25 announce the results of an investigation into the AirAsia crash last year that killed 162 people, the committee probing the case said Saturday.
Sat Nov 14 2015
QZ8501: 10 families sue AirAsia, Airbus
Ten families are suing AirAsia and Airbus over an aircraft malfunction following the crash of flight QZ8501 in December last year.
Tue Jun 30 2015
AirAsia families accept 'sad reality' as search ends
The families of those onboard AirAsia's QZ8501, had accepted the "sad reality" that some of the bodies would never be found after Indonesia calls of search.
Wed Mar 18 2015
Indonesia calls off AirAsia search
Indonesian search and rescue teams were Tuesday ending the hunt for victims from last year's AirAsia plane crash, an official said, with 56 people still unaccounted for.
Wed Mar 18 2015
AirAsia 'not giving up' but hunt for bodies drawing to close
AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes said he was not giving up on finding more bodies from the airline's jet that crashed in the Java Sea last year, but flagged the hunt will draw to a close within weeks.
Thu Mar 12 2015
QZ8501: Search and recovery operations likely extended - BASARNAS chief
Head of the National SAR Agency, F.Henry Bambang Soelistyo said rescue operations of victims who died in the AirAsia QZ8501 crash will likely be extended to one or two weeks.
Mon Mar 02 2015
Indonesia retrieves last of crashed AirAsia jet fuselage
Indonesia have retrieved on Friday the last and large part of the AirAsia fuselage with a wing still intact.
Sat Feb 28 2015
QZ8501: Remains of Malaysian victim on board flown to Kuching
The remains of Malaysian victim, Sii Chung Huei,departed on a Royal Malaysian Air Force aircraft in Juanda and flown to Kuching.
Wed Feb 11 2015
JE SUIS NOK
There's been so much death and disaster the past 18 months that only a collective desire to habituate, moderate and tolerate will insure us against mutual annihilation.
Tue Feb 10 2015
QZ8501: Body of sole Malaysian passenger on board identified
The body of the Malaysian passenger, Sii Chung Huei, was found a few days ago but was only confirmed today.
Mon Feb 09 2015
QZ8501: Divers may have found crashed AirAsia co-pilot's body
Indonesian divers have found a body believed to be the French co-pilot who was steering an AirAsia plane when it crashed in December.
Sat Feb 07 2015
AirAsia QZ8501: Bodies get entangled in aircraft cable, hampering the recovery of bodies
Diving squad assigned to search for bodies of AirAsia QZ8501 at the bottom of the ocean are faced with difficulties to bring out bodies considering the aircraft body has shattered into pieces.
Mon Feb 02 2015
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