Migrant children treated like adults as record influx overwhelms Canary Islands
For children wrongly classed as adults, the onus is on them to find a charity that can request a bone test on their behalf to determine age.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Thousands evacuated on Spain's Tenerife as summer wildfire re-ignites
Some 3,000 people evacuate from their homes overnight as a wildfire sparked by high temperatures and strong winds raged in a forested area.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Thousands evacuated in raging wildfire on Spain's Tenerife island
Firefighters struggled to contain a wildfire that broke out in a mountainous national park that has extended for 41 km.
Fri Aug 18 2023
At least 300 migrants missing at sea near Spanish Canary Islands - Aid group
The three migrant boats have been missing for 15 days since they left Senegal to try to reach Spain.
Mon Jul 10 2023
La Palma locals pay All Saints tribute remotely as lava cuts off cemetery
Islanders, unable to visit the graves of family members in the Las Manchas cemetery of Los Angeles, gathered for an emotional tribute.
Tue Nov 02 2021
Spain vows to speed up aid to volcano-hit La Palma
Lava has covered almost 900 hectares of land, destroying over 2,000 buildings and many banana plantations.
Sun Oct 24 2021
No end in sight to volcanic eruption on Spain's La Palma - Canaries president
There is no immediate end in sight to the volcanic eruption that has caused chaos on the Spanish isle of La Palma.
Tue Oct 19 2021
Volcanic ash buildup shuts airport on La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands
It is the second time that La Palma's airport has been shut due to ash buildup since the eruption began on Sept. 19.
Fri Oct 08 2021
Lava flow thickens on La Palma after volcanic crater collapses
Despite the heightened activity, the lava appeared to be following a similar trajectory to previous flows.
Mon Oct 04 2021
La Palma inhabitants told to lock down as volcano lava pours into sea
Authorities in Spain's Canary Islands told residents on the western coast of La Palma to lock down and seal doors and windows with tape and wet towels.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Airport closed as La Palma volcano eruption intensifies
The national Geographical and Mining Institute said its drones had shown the volcano's cone had broken.
Sun Sep 26 2021
Canaries volcano streams slow down, homes destroyed, thousands flee
Lava flowing from the volcanic eruption has forced the evacuation of 5,500 people and destroyed around 100 houses.
Tue Sep 21 2021
Thousands flee as volcano erupts on Spain's La Palma island, homes destroyed
The volcano erupted on Sunday, shooting lava hundreds of metres into the air, engulfing houses and forests.
Mon Sep 20 2021
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