Rain kills 15 in southwest China as Xi urges better defences
Floods have forced thousands from their homes, bridges have been destroyed and homes and cars washed away.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Two Chinese cities ease COVID curbs after protests spread
The southwestern city of Chongqing will allow close contacts of people with COVID-19, who fulfil certain conditions, to quarantine at home.
Thu Dec 01 2022
Heat waves in dozens of Chinese cities buckle roads, pop roof tiles
86 cities including Shanghai had issued red alerts, the highest in a three-tier warning system.
Tue Jul 12 2022
Chinese jet aborts takeoff, catches fire, causing minor injuries from evacuation
The pilots had interrupted the takeoff in line with procedures after experiencing an abnormality, CAAC said.
Thu May 12 2022
MITI: Strategic collaboration with China will benefit Malaysia
Strategic collaboration via Chongqing could lead to market expansion, technology sharing and cross-border investment.
Fri Apr 08 2022
Hishammuddin under quarantine, not joining ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein is unable to attend the Special ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Chongqing, China, tomorrow as well as to make working visits to Egypt, Kuwait and Qatar.
Sun Jun 06 2021
China trials mixing of COVID-19 vaccines from CanSinoBIO and Zhifei Longcom - Data
Chinese researchers are also running trials for two-dose-based vaccination of Ad5-nCoV, as well as an inhalation version of the vaccine.
Mon Apr 19 2021
British diplomat saves drowning student in southwest China
Stephen Ellison jumped into the water at a scenic spot in the municipality after spotting the struggling female student.
Tue Nov 17 2020
China approves $12.86 billion high-speed railway project in southwestern China
The project will link Chengdu city in southwestern Sichuan province to cities along the way to Chongqing municipality.
Thu Nov 12 2020
Carbon monoxide kills 16 in coal mine in southwest China
A total of 17 people were trapped in the mine, the Chongqing municipal government said on its social media account.
Sun Sep 27 2020
Freak storm sank China ferry with loss of 450 lives
The Eastern Star capsized with mostly elderly holidaymakers on board in June, the country's worst shipping disaster for more than six decades.
Wed Dec 30 2015
Air China flight makes emergency landing after bomb claim
An Air China flight was forced to make an emergency landing in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Wednesday due to a bomb scare.
Wed Feb 25 2015
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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