Most of Guam without power, water after Typhoon Mawar exits
A typhoon packing ferocious winds and torrential rains battered the island but caused no reported fatalities or major injuries.
Fri May 26 2023
Super Typhoon Mawar clobbers Guam with fierce winds, rains
Moving northwest at 8 mph, Typhoon Mawar could produce landslides, flash flooding and life-threatening storm surge, the NWS said.
Thu May 25 2023
'Mocking us': Parents of missing Mexican students slam government missteps
The 43 students were on their way to Mexico City from the Pacific state of Guerrero when they disappeared.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Muhammad Azeem finishes fifth in 100m final of world U-20 meet in Colombia
Muhammad Azeem only clocked 10.14s in the blue riband event at the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium.
Wed Aug 03 2022
Vatican discloses uses of pope's fund, hoping to shore up trust
The Peter's Pence fund is made up of income from a collection taken up in Roman Catholic dioceses around the world once a year.
Fri Jun 17 2022
Lawyers criticize Mexican government for releasing texts in student kidnap case
It is risky that information about an ongoing investigation is disseminated in this way, as it may jeopardise its success, Agustin said.
Sat Oct 02 2021
Hurricane Nora makes landfall on Mexico's southwestern coast
After making landfall near Vicente Guerrero, the category 1 hurricane has continued northward near the coast, NHC said.
Sun Aug 29 2021
At least 28 killed in bloody Mexican prison fight
A brutal fight broke out in a prison in the Mexican Pacific resort of Acapulco on Thursday, leaving at least 28 inmates dead.
Fri Jul 07 2017
32 bodies, 9 human heads found in Mexico mass graves
Authorities have exhumed 32 bodies and nine heads from several clandestine graves this week in a southern Mexican state plagued by kidnappings and murders.
Fri Nov 25 2016
Nine bodies with signs of torture found in southern Mexico
Those five bodies had been dismembered, with some of the body parts found outside the bags.
Tue Nov 22 2016
Protesters try to break into Mexico City's National Palace
Protesters angry at the apparent massacre of 43 students tried to break into Mexico City's National Palace late Saturday while others torched several trucks in the south of the country.
Sun Nov 09 2014
Hurricane Raymond weakens off Mexico coast
Hurricane Raymond weakened and barely budged off Mexico's Pacific coast Tuesday, dumping more rain in a region still recovering from a previous deadly storm.
Wed Oct 23 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