Hurricane Lisa hits Belize near main port, uprooting trees
Hurricane Lisa bore down on Belize, causing scattered blackouts in the Caribbean nation famed for its tourist appeal.
Thu Nov 03 2022
British royals' Jamaica visit stirs demands for slavery reparations
Activists protest to demand reparations for slavery amid growing scrutiny of the British Empire's colonial legacy.
Wed Mar 23 2022
Britain's Prince William pledges 'solidarity' with Ukraine on tour of Caribbean
William and wife Kate visit a British military training camp in the jungles of Belize during their week-long tour of the Caribbean.
Tue Mar 22 2022
Messi absent as his tax fraud trial opens in Spain
Messi and his father, Jorge Horacio Messi, are accused of using a chain of fake companies in Belize and Uruguay to avoid paying taxes.
Tue May 31 2016
Top 10 most beautiful islands in the world
For the second year in a row, an island off the north coast of Belize has been named the prettiest island in the world by TripAdvisor readers.
Fri Feb 21 2014
The prettiest islands in the world: TripAdvisor
The largest island off the north shore of Belize, Ambergris Caye, has been named the most beautiful island in the world by readers.
Tue Mar 26 2013
McAfee back in US after Guatemala expulsion
Computer software pioneer John McAfee was back on American soil Wednesday after being expelled from Guatemala, escaping immediate deportation to Belize for questioning over his neighbor's murder.
Thu Dec 13 2012
Software founder McAfee denies killing neighbour
Belize police have said they want to question McAfee, who they describe as a "person of interest" in the death of fellow American and neighbour Gregory Viant Faull.
Thu Nov 15 2012
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