G20 finance ministers meet to seek consensus before US election
Negotiators from the G20 major economies have agreed to leave discussion of the conflicts out of a joint statement by the finance leaders gathering on July 25-26 in Rio de Janeiro.
Mon Jul 22 2024
Taylor Swift concert organisers probed after fan's death in Brazil
Authorities in Rio de Janeiro have launched an investigation into Time4Fun, the company behind Taylor Swift's sweltering Brazil shows, including the one where a fan died amid intense heat.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Taylor Swift fans gather for cooler Rio show after fan’s death
On the first night of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" in Rio, 23-year-old Ana Clara Benevides fell ill and later died in the hospital.
Tue Nov 21 2023
Up in the air: Brazilian firefighters make unusual trip to salvage organ transplant
When it comes to organ transplants, every second counts.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Soccer - Blood donors offered free tickets to watch Copa do Brasil final
The first 100 fans to donate blood at the Hemorio on matchday will get the tickets.
Tue Sep 12 2023
Brazil soccer star Neymar fined $3.5 mil for environmental offense
Brazilian authorities said the soccer star breached environmental rules during the construction of his coastal mansion in southeastern Brazil.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Zip line row erupts at Rio's iconic Sugarloaf Mountain
Dozens of people protested against the construction of a 755-meter zip line that let tourists whizz down from the top of Sugarloaf.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Recycling gives Rio carnival costumes new life
Coeli's samba school travels around 500 kilometers to the "mecca" of carnival, rescuing cast-off costumes and decorations.
Wed Feb 22 2023
'Rebirth' in Rio as carnival street parties return
This year marks the full comeback of the world's biggest carnival after Rio hosted a watered-down version in 2022.
Wed Feb 15 2023
World Cup gatherings may fuel Brazil's latest COVID wave, experts warn
On World Cup game days, many Brazilians get time off work to watch the games, rooting for the national team seeking its sixth world title.
Thu Nov 24 2022
Air France and Airbus on trial 13 years after Atlantic jet disaster
More than 13 years ago, an Air France jet plunged into the Atlantic, killing all 228 people on board.
Fri Oct 07 2022
At least 18 killed in latest deadly police raid in Rio de Janeiro
The operation involved around 400 officers, four aircraft and 10 armored vehicles.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 57, thousands displaced
It was the fourth major flooding in five months, underlining a lack of urban planning in low-income neighbourhoods throughout much of Brazil.
Mon May 30 2022
Brazil readies first carnival since COVID
Shimmying to throbbing samba beats, thousands of dancers in sequin-studded costumes are expected to reclaim the "Sambadrome".
Thu Apr 21 2022
Victims of deadly rain buried in Rio de Janeiro as death toll climbs to 140
Attempts to find survivors and removal of victims bodies continued on the fifth day of the disaster but were interrupted by the rain again.
Sun Feb 20 2022
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