Final death toll from Florida condominium collapse put at 98
No one had been pulled alive since the early hours after the collapse 33 days ago.
Tue Jul 27 2021
Where the Surfside condo once stood, debate begins over what comes next
Should the prime beach property in Surfside be turned into a memorial?
Sun Jul 11 2021
Cat recovered in Florida building collapse, reunited with family
A volunteer found Banks near the site of the rubble and took him to a local animal shelter where he was later identified.
Sat Jul 10 2021
Rest of the partially collapsed Surfside condo demolished
It took six blasts to get the rest of the partially collapsed condo to tumble to the ground.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Death toll rises to 18 nearly a week after Florida condo collapse
The search-and-rescue crews consist of about 200 specialists working around the clock in 12-hour shifts.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Death toll climbs to 11 in Florida condo collapse, 150 missing
Rescue crews were using cranes, dogs and infrared scanners to identify signs of life in the ruins.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Florida town official said building was safe despite warning - Media
An engineering report warned of major structural damage that required prompt repair in 2018, US media reported.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Death toll in Florida condo collapse climbs to 9, with 150 still missing
Hope remains that rescuers would yet discover survivors in air pockets that may have formed in the pancaked debris.
Mon Jun 28 2021
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