Mexico, US hold emergency meeting on migration
A US delegation met with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to discuss the unprecedented flow of illegal immigrants.
Thu Dec 28 2023
Fire during protest at migrant center kills 38 in Mexico, officials say
The fire apparently caused by a protest over deportations, officials said.
Wed Mar 29 2023
America's rights body turns up heat on Mexico over missing students
Mexico's government still owes an explanation to the families of 43 student teachers who disappeared eight years ago.
Wed Nov 16 2022
Tens of thousands protest Mexican president's electoral reform plan
Concerns arise that the president's plan could presage a power grab because it gives the president more control over the electoral system.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Major quake strikes Mexico on 'cursed' anniversary of temblors, at least one dead
Thousands of people were killed in the Sept. 19, 1985 earthquake and more than 350 died in the Sept. 19, 2017 quake.
Tue Sep 20 2022
Relatives say reject Mexico's 6-11 month plan to find trapped miners
The miners became trapped underground at the Pinabete mine when a tunnel wall collapsed, triggering flooding throughout the mine.
Fri Aug 26 2022
Reflooding thwarts efforts to rescue trapped miners in northern Mexico
Water levels inside the Pinabete mine complicates efforts to rescue 10 miners trapped for 19 days.
Tue Aug 23 2022
Mexican court orders government to vaccinate more children
Judge Claudia Irene Gamez gives the health ministry five days to update its national vaccine plan to include 12 to 17-year-olds.
Thu Oct 28 2021
Strong Acapulco quake aftershocks unnerve Mexican resort's residents
Shaken residents slept in cars and on the streets of Acapulco beach resort as a series of strong aftershocks rippled through the city.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Magnitude 7.0 quake strikes Mexico, no reports of serious damage
Fortunately there hasn't been serious damage.
Wed Sep 08 2021
Mexico promises justice after metro train line collapse kills 24
The crash has raised wider questions about safety on one of the world's busiest metro systems.
Wed May 05 2021
US downplays possibility of sharing COVID-19 vaccines with Mexico
In a joint statement released after the meeting, the two countries said they would deepen their cooperation on COVID-19 response.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Australia has fewer than 50 active cases of COVID-19, official data released on Tuesday showed, the lowest number in nearly two months.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Mexican president Lopez Obrador tests positive for COVID-19
The country's official death toll from COVID-19 set to pass a grim milestone of 150,000 in coming days.
Mon Jan 25 2021
US to reverse Trump's 'draconian' immigration policies, Biden tells Mexican president
Biden has made an early push for a bill that would open a path for citizenship for the roughly 11 million people living in the US illegally.
Sun Jan 24 2021
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
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