Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico's first female president, vows 'it's time for women'
She vows to bolster women's rights and ensure Latin America's No. 2 economy remains a secure destination for international investment.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Frank Ocean headlining historic Coachella
It's set to be a history-making weekend, with Bad Bunny as the first Spanish-language and first Latin American act to headline.
Fri Apr 14 2023
China says balloon sighted in Latin America for 'civilian purpose'
The balloon has limited self-steering capability, Mao told a regular news briefing.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Frida Kahlo self-portrait sets auction record for Latin American painting
The painting shows a teary-eyed Kahlo with her hair loose around her, a portrait of Rivera bearing a third eye embedded above her brow.
Wed Nov 17 2021
COVID-19 cases worsen in Latin America, no end in sight - Health agency
The highly transmissible Delta variant has already been detected in a dozen countries in the Americas.
Thu Jul 01 2021
US directs millions of COVID-19 shots to Latin America, Africa, Asia
The US has come under pressure to share more of its vaccine supply with countries that are still struggling with the deadly virus.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Malaysia will continue with Palestine agenda
Malaysia will continue with its agenda to ensure that Palestine is officially recognised as an independent state through international diplomatic efforts.
Thu May 20 2021
'Vaccine tourists' fly from abroad for injections on US beach
Dozens of travellers from Latin America waited their turn at a pop-up coronavirus vaccination booth in Florida.
Mon May 10 2021
Oxygen hard to find for virus patients in Peru
The struggle to find medical-grade oxygen for coronavirus patients in Peru is similar to what is happening in other Latin American countries.
Tue Feb 02 2021
Mexico starts giving first shots of Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine
An intensive care nurse in Mexico City on Thursday became the first person in Latin America to receive an approved coronavirus vaccine.
Fri Dec 25 2020
Global coronavirus cases surpass 60 million infections - Reuters tally
The global tally of confirmed coronavirus cases hit 60 million on Wednesday.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Europe becomes second region to cross 250,000 deaths as second COVID wave hits
Europe became the second region after Latin America to surpass 250,000 deaths on Saturday.
Sun Oct 25 2020
Asia becomes second region to exceed 10 million coronavirus cases
Asia surpassed 10 million infections of the new coronavirus on Saturday, the second-heaviest regional toll in the world.
Sat Oct 24 2020
World Food Programme: Five things to know
Latin America has seen an almost three-fold rise in the numbers of people requiring food assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Latin America now has world's highest coronavirus death toll
The region has now recorded more than 206,000 deaths, approximately 30% of the global total.
Wed Aug 05 2020
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