Puma gives birth to rare albino cub in Nicaragua
The tiny, pink-nosed puma at Thomas Belt Zoo in Juigalpa marks the Central American country's first albino puma to be born in captivity.
Sat Sep 02 2023
Storm Julia kills 25 in Central America as it churns toward Mexico
The weakening storm dumped heavy rain on a swath of Central America and southern Mexico.
Tue Oct 11 2022
At least 53 killed in Mexico migrant truck accident
The trailer broke open and spilled out migrants when the truck crashed on a sharp curve outside the city of Tuxtla Gutierrez.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Mexican authorities find 2-year-old boy abandoned near migrant truck
Thousands of children from Central America have crossed illegally from Mexico into the United States without their parents this year.
Tue Jun 29 2021
US unveils $310 million in Central America aid, as Guatemala agrees to work together on migration
The two countries agreed to work together to control migration.
Tue Apr 27 2021
US facing biggest migrant surge in 20 years: Homeland Security
The number of attempted border crossings by people from Central America and Mexico has steadily increased since April 2020.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Hurricanes Eta, Iota hit Nicaragua with $743 million in economic losses
Nearly 44,000 homes experienced total or partial damage in Nicaragua.
Wed Nov 25 2020
As they repair Iota's damage, Colombian survivors vow to rebuild
Nearly all the infrastructure on the island of some 6,000 people, near the coast of Central America, was damaged or destroyed by the storm.
Sun Nov 22 2020
Storm Iota weakens in Central America, but flooding and death toll rise
Tuesday night, the winds had fallen to 50 mph (80 kph) as Iota weakened to a tropical storm but heavy rainfall continued.
Wed Nov 18 2020
"In the hands of God:" Central America bears brunt of powerful hurricane Iota
It's the strongest hurricane that has touched Nicaraguan soil since records began.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Tropical Storm Eta targets Florida west coast as it nears fourth landfall
Its fourth landfall was projected today, north of Tampa Bay, after it already slammed Central America, Cuba and the upper Florida.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Storm Eta dumps heavy rain on Central America, sets path to Florida
Eta is forecast to return to the sea and regain momentum as a tropical storm, charting a course to Cuba and southern Florida this weekend.
Thu Nov 05 2020
Taiwan courts Central America after U.S. visit angers China
Tsai emphasized Taiwan's economic cooperation with Honduras, one of the world's poorest countries, and said President Juan Orlando Hernandez had been the first to congratulate her.
Tue Jan 10 2017
Hurricane Otto swirls toward Central America, kills 3
Otto became the seventh hurricane of the 2016 Atlantic season.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Hurricane Otto heads toward Central America, kills 3
Hurricane Otto was forecast to strengthen in the Caribbean as it churned toward Central America Tuesday, causing three deaths in Panama and prompting coastal evacuations in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Wed Nov 23 2016
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024