Beryl, earliest Category 4 hurricane on record, brings life-threatening winds to Caribbean
The hurricane's center will cross the Windward Islands as a Category 4 storm, the second-strongest on a five-step scale.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Hurricane Ida lashes Louisiana, knocking out power in New Orleans
Hurricane Ida, making landfall as a fierce Category 4 storm, plowed into Louisiana from the Gulf of Mexico.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Daily cases, ICU bed use must drop to move to PPN Phase 2 - Aminuddin
Aminuddin said vaccination should be intensified in the state to reduce COVID-19 patients in category 4 and 5.
Wed Aug 04 2021
MOH announces measures to boost MAEPS PKRC, hospitals' preparedness
Dr Adham said MAEPS PKRC received an average of 800 COVID-19 patients a day, with an average of 200 patients in category 4.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Hurricane Laura to bring 'catastrophic' damage to Texas-Louisiana coast as a Cat. 4: forecaster
Category 4 hurricanes can pack winds of up to 156 miles (250 km) per hour.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Winds whip Florida Keys as Hurricane Irma turns sights northward
Irma was expected to rip through Florida's southern archipelago on Sunday morning as a Category 4 storm.
Sun Sep 10 2017
Hurricane Irma barrels toward Caribbean, southern United States
Hurricane warnings and watches were in effect for territories that dot the West Indies, including parts of the Leeward Islands, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Hurricane Harvey hits Texas
Harvey hit the Texas shore as a fierce Category 4 hurricane, causing massive flooding.
Mon Aug 28 2017
Harvey roars toward Texas as Category 4 hurricane
Harvey strengthened to a powerful Category 4 hurricane with cities from northern Mexico to Louisiana bracing for flooding, the National Hurricane Center said.
Sat Aug 26 2017
Hurricane Matthew powers to Category 4 major storm: US
Hurricane Matthew rapidly gained power Friday, escalating to a powerful Category 4 storm as it moved over the open Caribbean sea just south of Jamaica, US forecasters said.
Sat Oct 01 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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