US arrests Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son in Texas
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada is one of the most consequential traffickers in Mexico's history, co-founded Sinaloa Cartel with Joaquin El Chapo.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleads not guilty to US trafficking charges
Ovidio Guzman controlled the first fentanyl lab set up by Los Chapitos, according to an indictment.
Tue Sep 19 2023
Mexico captures son of 'El Chapo,' sparking wave of violence
Mexican security forces captured drug cartel leader Ovidio Guzman, a son of jailed kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, triggering a wave of violence.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Thai police arrest suspected Chinese gambling kingpin
Zhijiang was arrested on an international warrant and an Interpol red notice.
Tue Aug 16 2022
Wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleads guilty
The wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman pleaded guilty and admitted that she helped her husband run his criminal empire.
Thu Jun 10 2021
Wife of convicted Mexican drug kingpin 'El Chapo' to plead guilty
Emma Coronel Aispuro is expected to plead guilty this week to federal charges of helping El Chapo run his cartel.
Tue Jun 08 2021
Judge says wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' must stay in jail
Coronel's arrest was a surprise in part because authorities made no move to arrest her over the past two years.
Wed Feb 24 2021
Wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' arrested on US drug charges
Her arrest is the latest twist in the bloody, multinational saga involving Guzman, the longtime head of the Sinaloa drug cartel.
Tue Feb 23 2021
Arrest in Thailand of second drug kingpin tightens dragnet on huge syndicate
It is rare for suspected senior drug traffickers to be arrested and successfully prosecuted in the Asia-Pacific region.
Sat Feb 06 2021
Dutch police arrest alleged Asian drug syndicate kingpin
Dutch police nabs Tse, the alleged leader of a sprawling Asian drug syndicate who is listed as one of the world's most-wanted fugitive.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Martin Nguyen plotting another successful world title defence in Manila
Martin 'The Situ-Asian' Nguyen is focused on remaining the ONE Championship featherweight kingpin.
Wed Jul 24 2019
Venezuelan vice president Tareck el-Aissami sanctioned as drug kingpin by the U.S.
The Treasury Department said Tareck el-Aissami, named vice president last month, helped facilitate drug shipments bound for Mexico and the United States.
Tue Feb 14 2017
'El Chapo' went back and forth to the U.S. after jailbreak, says drug lord's daughter
Drug kingpin Joaqun "El Chapo" Guzmn made two furtive visits to the United States last year while he was on the lam, his daughter said.
Sat Mar 05 2016
Drug lord Chapo's wife blames Mexico for making him 'most wanted'
The wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman claimed that the Mexican government had turned her loving husband into the world's most wanted criminal.
Mon Feb 22 2016
Interview: Hollywood's Sean Penn lied about 'Chapo' trafficking claim - lawyer
Sean Penn lied when he reported that Mexican kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman told him he is the world's foremost drugs trafficker, and he should be called to testify, one of Guzman's lawyers said.
Thu Jan 14 2016
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