US arrests Mexican drug lord 'El Mayo' and El Chapo's son in Texas
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada is one of the most consequential traffickers in Mexico's history, co-founded Sinaloa Cartel with Joaquin El Chapo.
Fri Jul 26 2024
Ex-Mexico drug czar convicted in US of taking bribes from cartel
Garcia is on trial for charges that he took millions of dollars in bribes from the Sinaloa cartel, once run by imprisoned "El Chapo".
Wed Feb 22 2023
29 killed in Mexico capture of drug lord El Chapo's son
At least 29 people were killed in clashes sparked by an operation to capture the son of jailed Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman in northwest Mexico's Sinaloa state.
Sat Jan 07 2023
Wife of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' arrested on US drug charges
Her arrest is the latest twist in the bloody, multinational saga involving Guzman, the longtime head of the Sinaloa drug cartel.
Tue Feb 23 2021
Nineteen dead after shootouts with police in Mexico's Sinaloa state
Armed men in pickup trucks opened fire on a group of police officers on a major highway near the beach resort of Mazatlan, according to the state police and state attorney general's office.
Sun Jul 02 2017
Drug lord Guzman faces extradition to U.S. after lapses lead to capture
Mexico aims to extradite drug lord Joaquin "Chapo" Guzman to the United States after security forces recaptured the fugitive cartel leader.
Sun Jan 10 2016
Strong 6.6-magnitude quake hits northwest Mexico: USGS
A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck offshore in northwestern Mexico early Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of damage.
Sun Sep 13 2015
Rescuers to resume search for victims of Mexico mudslide
Enormous mounds of sodden earth became dislodged after Hurricane Manuel pounded the northwest state of Sinaloa.
Fri Sep 20 2013
Guatemala says no evidence Mexican drug kingpin killed
There was no evidence Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was killed near the Mexican border, but authorities were still scouring the area.
Fri Feb 22 2013
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024