Disney to close Star Wars hotel that opened in Florida last year
Walt Disney Co DIS.N will shutter its immersive Star Wars-themed luxury hotel in Orlando this September, less than two years after it opened.
Fri May 19 2023
Florida TV journalist shot dead while reporting on a murder - police
Keith Melvin Moses was arrested shortly after the assaults on the TV news team.
Thu Feb 23 2023
Bolsonaro's Florida stay puts ball in Biden's court after Brasilia riots
Joe Biden is now facing mounting pressure to remove Bolsonaro from his self-imposed exile in suburban Orlando.
Mon Jan 09 2023
St. Louis school gunman's note describes 'perfect storm' for mass shooting
The teenage gunman who killed a student and a teacher at a St. Louis high school left a note in his car.
Wed Oct 26 2022
St. Louis high school shooting leaves three dead, including suspect
Police exchanged gunfire with the suspect after storming the school, and he was shot dead, ending the rampage.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Dominican environment minister shot dead in his office
Figueroa said the suspect identified as Miguel Cruz was a childhood friend of the minister.
Tue Jun 07 2022
Fires then floods: Argentina province under water months after blazes
Argentina's province of Corrientes has been hit by widespread floods, leaving cattle fields under water and inundating roadways.
Wed Apr 20 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
Bob Saget, TV dad and comedian, found dead in Florida hotel room
Saget had just started a comedy tour and performed near Jacksonville, Florida, on Saturday night.
Mon Jan 10 2022
Prince Harry and Meghan's first Netflix project to focus on Invictus Games
Harry will appear on camera in the documentary series called "Heart of Invictus".
Wed Apr 07 2021
Two killed in stampede at South African soccer match
Two people have been killed and several injured in a stampede at South Africa's FNB Stadium during a soccer match between Soweto rivals Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.
Sat Jul 29 2017
Fired factory worker kills five at former Florida workplace
A U.S. Army veteran who had been fired from his job at an awnings factory in April returned to his old workplace near Orlando, Florida.
Mon Jun 05 2017
Police in standoff with armed man at Orlando airport
Police were in a standoff with an armed man at Florida's Orlando International Airport on Tuesday, the airport said, and there were no indications of shots being fired or anyone being injured.
Wed May 31 2017
Disney's 'Pirates' rolls out red carpet for rare China premiere
In the shadow of Disney's newest theme park opened last year, hundreds of "Pirates" fans lined up to catch a glimpse of stars Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Javier Bardem ahead of an afternoon viewing.
Fri May 12 2017
Actor Orlando Bloom discusses spy thriller 'Unlocked'
Actor Orlando Bloom said his latest film about a fictional biological attack threatening London "could absolutely happen" in the real world.
Wed Apr 26 2017
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024