Floodwaters rise in China's northeast as rains lash Heilongjiang province
Chinese authorities have relocated over 1.2 million residents as heavy rains lashed the country's northern Hebei province.
Fri Aug 04 2023
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
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
China sees new COVID-19 cases fall to more than three-week low
National and local authorities continue to discourage travel even as the number of new cases fell.
Mon Feb 01 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
China to impose COVID-19 tests on Lunar New Year travelers as infections rise
Authorities are asking people to stay home during the Lunar New Year holidays in February.
Thu Jan 21 2021
China reports drop in new COVID-19 cases, but new curbs continue
Hebei accounted for 40 of the 42 local infections, with Beijing and northeastern Heilongjiang province reporting one local case each.
Tue Jan 12 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 reports fewer coronavirus cases but infections from Russia a worry
The northeastern province of Heilongjiang has become a front line in China's fight to keep out imported cases as infected Chinese nationals return overland from Russia.
Wed Apr 15 2020
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
Accused murderer 'Guo' arrested after 25 years on the run in China
Chinese police arrested a man known as 'Guo' who has been on the run since allegedly hacking a family of six to death 25 years ago in northeastern province of Heilongjiang.
Sun May 15 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
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