Honduras bus crash leaves 10 dead, president declares national mourning
The bus, carrying nearly 60 people, crashed into a bridge before tipping into a stream at the bottom of the ravine about 41 kilometers.
Wed Dec 06 2023
Curfews imposed after more than 20 killed in north Honduras
Xiomara Castro announced a 15-day curfew amid escalating violence in the country.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Honduran families seek answers as prison riot deaths rise to 46
Identifying victims is a challenge, as many of which were "charred or reduced" to ash, according to Yuri Mora.
Thu Jun 22 2023
Taiwan warns Honduras against 'poison' of taking aid from China
Honduran President Xiomara Castro said on Tuesday she had asked her foreign minister to open official relations with China.
Thu Mar 16 2023
Honduras enters partial state of emergency amid gang crackdown
Gangs have torched buses and killed drivers who did not pay up a so-called "war tax".
Wed Dec 07 2022
Honduras declares national emergency over gang extortions
Castro implements a new plan to combat a rising number of cases of extortion by violent criminal groups operating across the country.
Fri Nov 25 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
Honduras set for woman president as leftist Castro storms towards victory
The election, set to give Honduras its first female president, seemed to have run smoothly, a contrast to four years ago.
Mon Nov 29 2021
Opposition, ruling party claim Honduras election win, as turnout fuels hope of change
If opposition standard-bearer Xiomara Castro wins, she would become the first female president in Honduras.
Mon Nov 29 2021
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025