Suspected gas blast in China's Harbin kills one, injures three
The blast, suspected to have been caused by an explosion of a gas tank on the fourth floor of a building.
Thu May 23 2024
China's Harbin reverts to COVID-19 curbs on public life as cases surge
Authorities in Harbin, the capital of the northernmost Chinese region of Heilongjiang, announced broad restrictions on Saturday after other major cities reinstated lockdowns to curb COVID-19.
Sun Nov 27 2022
Portuguese experts blame climate change, poor forest management for growing wildfire damage
The record-breaking heat wave that has gripped Portugal in recent days is the harbinger of climate change and the wildfires are mostly due to poor forest management.
Sun Jul 24 2022
Hanoi SEA Games a harbinger of future of Malaysian sports
Malaysia will be gunning for 36 gold, 35 silver and 75 bronze for a total of 146 medals targeted.
Wed May 11 2022
Chainsaws, ice and a sauna in India's frozen north
Kangsing collective have created a "mini-colosseum", a cafeteria and a sauna near the village of Chilling in the northern region of Ladakh.
Sun Feb 20 2022
Two-thirds winning majority by Barisan Nasional in Melaka - a harbinger of the next general election?
It is still too early to tell whether BN could contest alone in GE15.
Fri Nov 26 2021
Recent extreme weather events a harbinger of worst flood in Malaysia?
Malaysia shall prepare now to lessen the tragic impact of the wet monsoon flood in year-end.
Mon Aug 16 2021
Chinese 'polar bear hotel' opens to full bookings, criticism
Yang said the indoor area is only part of the bears' total enclosure and that they are let outdoors when temperature and air quality permit.
Sat Mar 13 2021
A year after Wuhan lockdown, China reports small rise in COVID-19 cases
The National Health Commission said 107 new COVID-19 cases had been identified on Saturday, up from 103 cases the day before.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Frozen towers and palaces stun visitors at Harbin ice festival
The frozen dreamscapes have drawn millions of visitors over the years to the wintery northeastern city.
Wed Jan 06 2021
China's new coronavirus cases near six-week high, Russian border new battleground
China's northeast Heilongjiang province which borders Russia has become the new battleground against the coronavirus as authorities reported the highest number of new daily cases in nearly six weeks.
Mon Apr 13 2020
A persistent headache turns out to be something ominous
Over the next two dizzying weeks, Klein would learn that his headache wasn't a migraine, but the harbinger of a condition that would irrevocably reorder his life.
Tue Nov 22 2016
China ice festival launches without a bang
A spectacular ice festival opened in China on Monday but officials cancelled a firework display to allay safety concerns after a deadly New Year stampede in Shanghai.
Mon Jan 05 2015
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024