After prime minister pledges to step down, uneasy quiet in Haiti capital
Haitians exhausted by months of escalating gang violence, but questions over security still not settled.
Wed Mar 13 2024
EXPLAINER - Haiti's prime minister resigned. Who will replace him?
The ticket service includes basic fares, express tickets and innovative ticket issuance for international travellers and foreign residents.
Tue Mar 12 2024
EXPLAINER - Haiti called for security support. Who answered?
More than a year ago Haiti's govt formally requested a multinational force be deployed to help its police restore control of Port-au-Prince.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Haiti PM's return still murky as gang conflict worsens
The United Nations' immigration office said during the weekend that at least 15,000 people had been displaced due to violence.
Wed Mar 06 2024
More than 100 Haitian migrants found on island near Puerto Rico
Smugglers often tell migrants that they've reached Puerto Rico even though Mona island is uninhabited and inhospitable.
Wed Oct 19 2022
Hurricane Ian death toll climbs to 83, officials defend response
The death toll is expected to rise as floodwaters receded and search teams went further into areas initially cut off from the outside world.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Hurricane Fiona heads to Bermuda, up to 8 dead in Puerto Rico
Hurricane Fiona carved a destructive path through the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, where the storm left most people without power.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Hurricane Fiona slams Turks and Caicos as Category 3 storm, heads for Bermuda
Becerra declared a public health emergency for Puerto Rico, freeing up federal funds and equipment to assist the island.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Hurricane Fiona seen intensifying after slamming Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
Torrential rain and powerful winds triggers a total power outage in neighboring Puerto Rico, where at least two people died.
Tue Sep 20 2022
Hurricane Fiona makes landfall on Puerto Rico, knocking out power to island
Hurricane Fiona made landfall, causing severe flooding and landslides before barreling toward the Dominican Republic.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Ricky Martin restraining order scrapped by Puerto Rico judge
The judge has lifted a restraining order on Ricky Martin at the request of the man who earlier this month had said Martin had harassed him.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Eleven dead after Haitian migrant vessel capsizes near Puerto Rico
At least 11 people drowned and 31 survivors had been found on the vessel which was carrying "an undetermined number of people".
Fri May 13 2022
Olympics: Athletics - Puerto Rico's Camacho-Quinn wins gold in women's 100m hurdles
It was the first Olympic gold medal in athletics for Puerto Rico.
Mon Aug 02 2021
Boxer Verdejo charged with killing woman pregnant with his child
Boxer Flix Verdejo has been charged in U.S. federal court with kidnapping and killing a woman who was pregnant with his child.
Mon May 03 2021
Massive Puerto Rico telescope featured in James Bond movie collapses
Two cables supporting the reflector dish had broken since August, causing damage and forcing officials to close the observatory.
Wed Dec 02 2020
South Korea prosecutors seek 5-year jail term for Samsung Elec chief in appeals case
Prosecutors allege Jay Y. Lee prioritised personal gain as Samsung's de-facto leader during the merger, harming shareholders and investors.
Mon Nov 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vaping: Behind the smokescreen of smoking cessation and healthier alternative
The existence of e-cigarettes seems to have merely shifted users from one addiction to another from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes.
Mon Nov 25 2024
12 probe papers opened on GISB, 7 brought to court - Aminuddin
Aminuddin Harun says police are awaiting further instruction for five more investigation papers from the Attorney-General's Chambers.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Govt does not use private company funds for official flights - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the expenses, amounting to RM1.6 million, were fully borne by the government.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Immigration Dept to introduce special digital pass from January 2025
A special pass is a document issued to foreigners to grant the holder the right to enter and stay in Malaysia for no more than thirty days.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sinkhole incident: Repairs along Jalan Lojing-Gua Musang ongoing - Police
According to police, several warning signs have been placed regarding the road repairs.
Mon Nov 25 2024
International Business Forum "World of Opportunities: Russia-ASEAN" to be held in Malaysia
The event aims to consolidate the positions of key economic players in the region.
Mon Nov 25 2024
DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport, killing one; 3 hurt
According to a spokesperson, the airplane, operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL, originated from Leipzig, fell on a house.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Sultan Sharafuddin wants JAIS to ensure all preachers invited to Selangor accredited by MAIS
JAIS has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah, syariah, sufism and the practice of fariqa.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Taiwan reports Chinese balloon, first time in six months
Taiwan's defence ministry reports that a Chinese balloon detected over the sea to Taiwan's north.
Mon Nov 25 2024