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Miss Universe franchise owner in Nicaragua to retire after government accusations

Miss Universe franchise owner in Nicaragua to retire after government accusations

Authorities said Karen Celebertti and her son and husband played a role in organizing the anti-government protests.
Wed Dec 13 2023
Puma gives birth to rare albino cub in Nicaragua

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
El Salvador court sentences ex-President Funes to 14 years in prison

El Salvador court sentences ex-President Funes to 14 years in prison

Mauricio Funes and his defense minister to more than a decade behind bars for links to criminal groups and failure to comply with duties.
Tue May 30 2023
Ex-prisoner tells diplomats Nicaragua holding families 'hostage'

Ex-prisoner tells diplomats Nicaragua holding families 'hostage'

Davila said prisoners had suffered physical and psychological torture, and their families continue to receive threats and reprisals.
Thu Mar 30 2023
At least 16 Venezuelans killed in Nicaraguan traffic accident

At least 16 Venezuelans killed in Nicaraguan traffic accident

The bus was speeding and collided with two vehicles before falling into the ravine, the police said.
Fri Jul 29 2022
EXPLAINER: Why did China woo away Nicaragua from Taiwan?

EXPLAINER: Why did China woo away Nicaragua from Taiwan?

The loss of formal allies further constrains the Taiwanese leaderships ability to make state visits abroad and feeds into Beijing's narrative that Taiwan is losing the diplomatic battle.
Fri Dec 10 2021
China, Nicaragua re-establish ties in blow to US, Taiwan

China, Nicaragua re-establish ties in blow to US, Taiwan

Taiwan's foreign ministry expressed "pain and regret", saying that Ortega had disregarded the friendship.
Fri Dec 10 2021
Coronavirus: Latest global developments

Coronavirus: Latest global developments

Here are the latest developments in the coronavirus crisis.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Hurricanes Eta, Iota hit Nicaragua with $743 million in economic losses

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
Storm Iota weakens in Central America, but flooding and death toll rise

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
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Jho Low believes he did no wrong, blames Najib In 1MDB scandal, Biden builds his White House team

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Jho Low believes he did no wrong, blames Najib In 1MDB scandal, Biden builds his White House team

A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Tue Nov 17 2020
In the hands of God: Central America bears brunt of powerful hurricane Iota

"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
Storm Eta dumps heavy rain on Central America, sets path to Florida

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
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Government examining proposal on EPF Account 1 withdrawal, Arizona picks Biden in historic shift

[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Government examining proposal on EPF Account 1 withdrawal, Arizona picks Biden in historic shift

A rundown of the most important stories you need to know for the day, from the newsroom of Astro AWANI.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Three dead as Category 2 hurricane Eta batters Nicaragua

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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024