New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China
Lai Ching-te was sworn in at the Japanese-colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, taking over from Tsai Ing-wen.
Mon May 20 2024
Singapore Air Force F-16 crashes at air base, pilot receiving medical attention
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 jet crashed at the Tengah Air Base after experiencing an issue during take-off.
Wed May 08 2024
No departures at Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg airports as security staff strike
Berlin, Bremen and Hamburg airports said no commercial flights would take off on Monday due to a strike by trade union Verdi over pay.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Korean Air jet evacuated before takeoff after bullets found on board
The 9 millimetre bullets were found by a passenger shortly before the jet was to take off with 218 passengers and 12 crew members on board.
Fri Mar 10 2023
Israel's Netanyahu says he has secured deal to form new government
The new govt, which Netanyahu must now present within a week, will take office after a year that has seen the worst levels of violence.
Thu Dec 22 2022
UMNO hoping for immediate answer from RoS - Tok Mat
UMNO is hoping that the RoS will give an immediate decision regarding its constitutional amendment application so that preparations for the party's annual general assembly can take off.
Fri Jul 29 2022
Ready for take-off: A stable, high-speed in-flight internet connection
Airlines are hoping to offer passengers the world's best connectivity experience currently available in the air, a sure-fire selling point!
Sat May 14 2022
Malaysia Airlines regrets warm cabin environment in three of its flights
When anomalies are detected on the ground before take-off, an aircraft cannot be powered up resulting in a warm cabin environment, MAS said.
Wed May 11 2022
This autonomous drone will be delivering up to 200 kg of goods from 2023
It is billed as the very first autonomous air cargo system with vertical take-off and landing.
Tue Apr 05 2022
Shared space project in Kampung Baru to take off in early 2022 - Shahidan
Shahidan said the project would be a catalyst for tourism product growth in Kampung Baru.
Wed Oct 13 2021
New Japanese government to be heavy with ex-PM Abe's allies
Japan's incoming prime minister Fumio Kishida will formally take office on Monday.
Mon Oct 04 2021
Some 1,000 people awaiting Taliban flight clearance from Mazar-i-Sharif - New York Times
Six airplanes were stuck at Mazar-i-Sharif airport with Americans and Afghan interpreters on board, unable to take off because they had not received clearance from the Taliban.
Mon Sep 06 2021
Govt approves acquisition of 16 VTOL drones for PDRM
The government has approved the proposal to acquire 16 vertical take-off and landing drone units for the PDRM under the 12th Malaysia Plan, with an estimated ceiling of RM48 million.
Mon Jul 26 2021
Target of 150,000 vaccine injections daily to take off in June
The government is confident of achieving the target of 150,000 vaccine injections per day by June when a bigger supply of vaccines is received that month.
Mon May 24 2021
Betong's next progress to 'take-off' with new airport
Plans are afoot to build a short take-off and landing airport (Stolport) in Spaoh, one of the small towns in Betong.
Thu Apr 15 2021
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024