Dominican Republic rains kill at least 21, displace thousands
Over 13,000 people in the Caribbean country had to move to more secure areas after torrential rains flooded homes, and caused power outages.
Mon Nov 20 2023
Hundreds leave Dominican Republic ahead of Haiti border shutdown
Dominican president announced an imminent total border shutdown amid a conflict over construction of a water channel from a shared river.
Fri Sep 15 2023
Mexico bus crash death toll rises to 18, driver detained
The bus had been carrying around 42 passengers, including citizens from India, Dominican Republic and African nations.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel crowned new Miss Universe
R'Bonney Gabriel won the beauty pageant, surpassing contestants from Venezuela and the Dominican Republic, who won second and third.
Sun Jan 15 2023
Hurricane Fiona heads to Bermuda, up to 8 dead in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Fiona carved a destructive path through the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, where the storm left most people without power.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Hurricane Fiona seen intensifying after slamming Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
Torrential rain and powerful winds triggers a total power outage in neighboring Puerto Rico, where at least two people died.
Tue Sep 20 2022
Hurricane Fiona makes landfall on Puerto Rico, knocking out power to island
Hurricane Fiona made landfall, causing severe flooding and landslides before barreling toward the Dominican Republic.
Mon Sep 19 2022
'Goodfellas' actor Ray Liotta dead: US media
Liotta died in his sleep while in the Dominican Republic shooting an upcoming film titled "Dangerous Waters."
Fri May 27 2022
Puerto Rican music producer Flow La Movie dies in Dominican plane crash
The private jet crashed on Wednesday outside Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, killing all nine people on board.
Thu Dec 16 2021
Hurricane Irma leaves 11 dead as it tears through Caribbean
Hurricane Irma plowed past the Dominican Republic on Thursday after devastating a string of Caribbean islands and killing at least 11 people as one of the most powerful Atlantic storms in a century.
Thu Sep 07 2017
Miss Puerto Rico crowned Miss World 2016
The first runner-up was Yaritza Miguelina Reyes Ramirez of the Dominican Republic. Indonesia's Natasha Mannuela took third place.
Mon Dec 19 2016
US plane disappears in Dominican Republic
The twin-engine Hawker Siddeley took off from the Las Americas International Airport but never reached its destination.
Fri Sep 12 2014
Uruguay clears peacekeepers accused of misconduct
Uruguay said a probe with the United Nations found no evidence that Uruguayan soldiers from the UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti committed "serious misconduct" in a bar in the Dominican Republic.
Thu Jan 03 2013
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