Trump, at Latino event, stands by false claims of immigrants eating pets
Donald Trump amplifies a false claim that Haitian immigrants in Springfield stole pets or took wildlife from parks for food.
Thu Oct 17 2024
Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico's first female president, vows 'it's time for women'
She vows to bolster women's rights and ensure Latin America's No. 2 economy remains a secure destination for international investment.
Wed Oct 02 2024
Singer Shakira faces new probe over alleged tax fraud in Spain
Colombian singer Shakira, dubbed the Queen of Latin pop, is to be investigated for alleged fraud on income and wealth tax in 2018.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Paris blast: At least 37 hurt, sniffer dogs pick up scent under rubble
The explosion tore through Rue Saint-Jacques, which runs from the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral to the Sorbonne University, in the late afternoon .
Thu Jun 22 2023
Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Frank Ocean headlining historic Coachella
It's set to be a history-making weekend, with Bad Bunny as the first Spanish-language and first Latin American act to headline.
Fri Apr 14 2023
China says balloon sighted in Latin America for 'civilian purpose'
The balloon has limited self-steering capability, Mao told a regular news briefing.
Mon Feb 06 2023
Shakira sets YouTube record for most-watched new Latin song
The music video "SHAKIRA || BZRP Music Sessions #53" has been watched more than 134 million times in just five days.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Non-white audiences kept Hollywood afloat during pandemic: Study
For people of color and especially for Latino families, theaters provided an excursion when mostly everything was shut down.
Sun Mar 27 2022
Is remote working helping careers or hindering them?
In the US, more African American, Hispanic, Latino and Asian American workers want to keep the flexibility offered by remote working compared to White workers.
Fri Feb 04 2022
Frida Kahlo self-portrait sets auction record for Latin American painting
The painting shows a teary-eyed Kahlo with her hair loose around her, a portrait of Rivera bearing a third eye embedded above her brow.
Wed Nov 17 2021
Singer Gloria Estefan reveals sexual abuse at age 9
Latin singer Gloria Estefan has revealed that she was sexually abused by a music teacher who was part of her family.
Sat Oct 02 2021
COVID-19 cases worsen in Latin America, no end in sight - Health agency
The highly transmissible Delta variant has already been detected in a dozen countries in the Americas.
Thu Jul 01 2021
US directs millions of COVID-19 shots to Latin America, Africa, Asia
The US has come under pressure to share more of its vaccine supply with countries that are still struggling with the deadly virus.
Tue Jun 22 2021
Malaysia will continue with Palestine agenda
Malaysia will continue with its agenda to ensure that Palestine is officially recognised as an independent state through international diplomatic efforts.
Thu May 20 2021
'Vaccine tourists' fly from abroad for injections on US beach
Dozens of travellers from Latin America waited their turn at a pop-up coronavirus vaccination booth in Florida.
Mon May 10 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