Puma gives birth to rare albino cub in Nicaragua
The tiny, pink-nosed puma at Thomas Belt Zoo in Juigalpa marks the Central American country's first albino puma to be born in captivity.
Sat Sep 02 2023
Storm Julia kills 25 in Central America as it churns toward Mexico
The weakening storm dumped heavy rain on a swath of Central America and southern Mexico.
Tue Oct 11 2022
At least 53 killed in Mexico migrant truck accident
The trailer broke open and spilled out migrants when the truck crashed on a sharp curve outside the city of Tuxtla Gutierrez.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Mexican authorities find 2-year-old boy abandoned near migrant truck
Thousands of children from Central America have crossed illegally from Mexico into the United States without their parents this year.
Tue Jun 29 2021
US unveils $310 million in Central America aid, as Guatemala agrees to work together on migration
The two countries agreed to work together to control migration.
Tue Apr 27 2021
US facing biggest migrant surge in 20 years: Homeland Security
The number of attempted border crossings by people from Central America and Mexico has steadily increased since April 2020.
Wed Mar 17 2021
Hurricanes Eta, Iota hit Nicaragua with $743 million in economic losses
Nearly 44,000 homes experienced total or partial damage in Nicaragua.
Wed Nov 25 2020
As they repair Iota's damage, Colombian survivors vow to rebuild
Nearly all the infrastructure on the island of some 6,000 people, near the coast of Central America, was damaged or destroyed by the storm.
Sun Nov 22 2020
Storm Iota weakens in Central America, but flooding and death toll rise
Tuesday night, the winds had fallen to 50 mph (80 kph) as Iota weakened to a tropical storm but heavy rainfall continued.
Wed Nov 18 2020
"In the hands of God:" Central America bears brunt of powerful hurricane Iota
It's the strongest hurricane that has touched Nicaraguan soil since records began.
Tue Nov 17 2020
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
Storm Eta dumps heavy rain on Central America, sets path to Florida
Eta is forecast to return to the sea and regain momentum as a tropical storm, charting a course to Cuba and southern Florida this weekend.
Thu Nov 05 2020
Taiwan courts Central America after U.S. visit angers China
Tsai emphasized Taiwan's economic cooperation with Honduras, one of the world's poorest countries, and said President Juan Orlando Hernandez had been the first to congratulate her.
Tue Jan 10 2017
Hurricane Otto swirls toward Central America, kills 3
Otto became the seventh hurricane of the 2016 Atlantic season.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Hurricane Otto heads toward Central America, kills 3
Hurricane Otto was forecast to strengthen in the Caribbean as it churned toward Central America Tuesday, causing three deaths in Panama and prompting coastal evacuations in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Wed Nov 23 2016
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