Amazon rainforest port records lowest water level in 121 years amid drought
Some areas of the Amazon have seen the lowest rain levels from July to September since 1980, according to the alert center.
Sun Oct 22 2023
Brazil's first indigenous fashion show 'a form of resistance'
Many people are ashamed or even afraid to recognise that they have indigenous blood, event organizer Reby Ferreira said.
Sun Apr 17 2022
Brazil's pandemic-weary Manaus flooded by rising Amazon rivers
Across the state of Amazonas, more than 400,000 people have been affected by flooding, many of whom were evacuated as water levels climbed.
Tue May 18 2021
Jaguar used in Olympic torch event killed in Brazil
The feline was shot dead in the northern city of Manaus on Monday soon after it was photographed with the torch passing by.
Wed Jun 22 2016
Get to know Brazil's World Cup host city Manaus
US and Portugal will face off in a heated battle in Manaus, the capital city of Amazonas state. Here are some interesting facts about the city.
Sun Jun 22 2014
World Cup: Croatia knock 10-man Cameroon out of World Cup
Croatia sent 10-man Cameroon packing from the World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of the Africans in Manaus on Wednesday.
Thu Jun 19 2014
World Cup: Snakes and adders should be worried by fans
England fans who go to see their team play Italy in the sultry tropical heat of Manaus could come across 65 different types of snakes.
Fri May 23 2014
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
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