Stifling heatwave grips central United States
Millions of Americans who live in Chicago, Detroit and Atlanta were under heat advisories as the heat index was to climb past 38 C.
Thu Jun 16 2022
WHO says quarantine can be shortened in places with high COVID cases
The UN agency said its new guidelines may be helpful for places where essential services are under pressure.
Fri Feb 18 2022
Florida is so cold iguanas are falling out of trees
Immobilised iguanas could fall out of trees due to unusual cold temperatures across the region.
Mon Jan 31 2022
Flooding hits western US, winter storm in the east
Several alerts were affecting a number of major roads in Washington state, with "hazardous water conditions" closing a number of sections.
Sat Jan 08 2022
'Dust Bowl' winds hit tornado-devastated western United States
The storm system could also pummel the region with thunderstorms and snow, the National Weather Service said in an advisory.
Thu Dec 16 2021
New York, New Jersey declare emergencies, at least six reported dead in record rains
At least five flash-flood emergencies were issued on Wednesday evening by the National Weather Service.
Thu Sep 02 2021
Pacific Northwest cities shatter heat records again, life grinds to a halt
In Salem, temperatures reached 47.2 degrees Celsius, the hottest since record-keeping began in the 1890s.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Dangerous winter storm batters western U.S. as airport, highways shut down
One of the hardest hit areas was in the town of Nederland, where three feet of snow has fallen over the weekend, the weather service said.
Mon Mar 15 2021
Cold snap leaves 8 million in Texas, Mexico without power
The storms knocked out nearly half the state's wind power generation capacity.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Snow, wind hammer US Northeast in 'life-threatening' blizzard
New York state declared a state of emergency in the city and 44 other counties, and warned of possible road closures in the hours ahead.
Tue Feb 02 2021
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
World temperature record set in California's Death Valley
A heat wave roasting much of the western United States would continue all week at Death Valley in California's Mojave Desert.
Tue Aug 18 2020
Hurricane Irma barrels toward Caribbean, southern United States
Hurricane warnings and watches were in effect for territories that dot the West Indies, including parts of the Leeward Islands, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Mammoth 'Snowzilla' blizzard blankets Washington
A monster blizzard threatening the US East Coast slammed into Washington with forecasters predicting the storm to dump more snow.
Sat Jan 23 2016
Seven killed in Dallas area amid tornadoes, flooding
Seven people died in the greater Dallas area as a storm system brought tornadoes and flooding on Saturday, increasing the death toll from harsh weather in the southern United States this week to 25.
Sun Dec 27 2015
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024