Mexican authorities free 31 kidnapped migrants
Gunmen snatched the migrants from a bus on a highway in the municipality of Reynosa, close to Mexico's border with the US.
Thu Jan 04 2024
Honduras bus crash leaves 10 dead, president declares national mourning
The bus, carrying nearly 60 people, crashed into a bridge before tipping into a stream at the bottom of the ravine about 41 kilometers.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Honduras arrests mayor accused of trafficking cocaine to US
Mayor Wilmer Manolo Wood of Brus Laguna who is accused of working with three drug cartels, was taken into custody, said a spokesperson.
Mon Aug 28 2023
Curfews imposed after more than 20 killed in north Honduras
Xiomara Castro announced a 15-day curfew amid escalating violence in the country.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Honduran families seek answers as prison riot deaths rise to 46
Identifying victims is a challenge, as many of which were "charred or reduced" to ash, according to Yuri Mora.
Thu Jun 22 2023
At least 41 dead following reported riot in women's prison in Honduras
Some had died from burns, while others had been shot, spokesperson Yuri Mora said.
Wed Jun 21 2023
Taiwan warns Honduras against 'poison' of taking aid from China
Honduran President Xiomara Castro said on Tuesday she had asked her foreign minister to open official relations with China.
Thu Mar 16 2023
Honduras enters partial state of emergency amid gang crackdown
Gangs have torched buses and killed drivers who did not pay up a so-called "war tax".
Wed Dec 07 2022
Honduras declares national emergency over gang extortions
Castro implements a new plan to combat a rising number of cases of extortion by violent criminal groups operating across the country.
Fri Nov 25 2022
Honduras former first lady gets 14 years in prison on fraud charges
Bonilla spent over $500,000 meant for low-income children on credit card payments, her children's school fees and real estate construction.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Honduras inaugurates first female president, Harris vows closer US ties
Castro's inauguration comes as her government faces tests over a sharply divided Congress, rising debt and relations with China.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Honduras set for woman president as leftist Castro storms towards victory
The election, set to give Honduras its first female president, seemed to have run smoothly, a contrast to four years ago.
Mon Nov 29 2021
Opposition, ruling party claim Honduras election win, as turnout fuels hope of change
If opposition standard-bearer Xiomara Castro wins, she would become the first female president in Honduras.
Mon Nov 29 2021
Germany cuts short Olympic warmup with allegations of racism
The players left the field together with five minutes remaining in the game after Torunarigha was 'racially insulted'.
Sun Jul 18 2021
Honduran police arrest five after mob of 600 lynches Italian man
Martinez said police were present at the time but could not stop it due to the size of the mob.
Sat Jul 10 2021
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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024