Hurricane Otis barrels toward Mexico's Acapulco as Category 5 storm
Otis was blowing maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (257 kph) and was expected to bring heavy rain capable of "catastrophic damage," the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Wed Oct 25 2023
Storm Nicholas knocks out power to over 400,000 customers in Texas
Nicholas could cause life-threatening flash floods across the Deep South during the next couple of days, the National Hurricane Center said.
Tue Sep 14 2021
Hurricane Ida lashes Louisiana, knocking out power in New Orleans
Hurricane Ida, making landfall as a fierce Category 4 storm, plowed into Louisiana from the Gulf of Mexico.
Mon Aug 30 2021
Nora, now tropical storm, kills boy in Mexican resort town
The dead body of a minor was recovered from a partially collapsed hotel.
Mon Aug 30 2021
US offshore oil workers flee as storm approaches Gulf of Mexico
US energy companies on Thursday began airlifting workers ahead of what is forecast to become a powerful hurricane by the weekend.
Fri Aug 27 2021
Tropical storm Elsa exits Cuba trailing heavy rains, takes aim at Florida
More than 100,000 people in Cuba evacuated from flood-prone areas or unsafe housing in the potential path of the storm.
Tue Jul 06 2021
Hurricane Enrique to weaken on Monday, Mexico at risk of flash floods
NHC says this would likely produce life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides over portions of southwestern Mexico.
Mon Jun 28 2021
Three dead as Category 2 hurricane Eta batters Nicaragua
The hurricane is likely to have a devastating effect on the communities' main livelihoods of fishing and agriculture.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Hurricane Laura to bring 'catastrophic' damage to Texas-Louisiana coast as a Cat. 4: forecaster
Category 4 hurricanes can pack winds of up to 156 miles (250 km) per hour.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Brace for impact - Packing 130 mph winds, Irma hits Florida
The National Hurricane Center forecast potentially deadly storm surges - water driven ashore by the winds - of up to 15 feet (4.6 m) along some parts of the coast.
Sun Sep 10 2017
Hurricane Irma makes landfall in Cuba as Category 5
Irma was about 300 miles (485 km) southeast of Miami, the NHC said in its latest advisory.
Sat Sep 09 2017
Hurricane Irma barrels toward Caribbean, southern United States
Hurricane warnings and watches were in effect for territories that dot the West Indies, including parts of the Leeward Islands, the British and U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Hurricane Irma forms over eastern Atlantic
Irma has strengthened over the eastern Atlantic to become the fourth hurricane of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory on Thursday.
Thu Aug 31 2017
Harvey moves into Louisiana with at least 35 dead, 17 missing
The storm has forced 32,000 people into shelters since coming ashore on Friday as the most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in half a century.
Thu Aug 31 2017
Harvey roars toward Texas as Category 4 hurricane
Harvey strengthened to a powerful Category 4 hurricane with cities from northern Mexico to Louisiana bracing for flooding, the National Hurricane Center said.
Sat Aug 26 2017
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