CIA now says COVID-19 'more likely' to have come from lab
The agency had for years said it could not conclude whether COVID-19 was the result of a lab incident or it originated in nature.
Mon Jan 27 2025
Scammers prey on young Chinese desperate for jobs in bleak economy
A teen seeking a job at Wuhan cosmetic surgery clinic was told surgery would help him earn money by gaining followers through livestreaming.
Sun Aug 18 2024
China's drivers fret as robotaxis pick up pace - and passengers
Ride-hailing and taxi drivers face job loss threats from AI as thousands of robotaxis begin operating on Chinese streets.
Fri Aug 09 2024
Fauci denies suppressing COVID lab leak theory before US House panel
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he never influenced research on the origins of the virus.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Study reveals history and oceanic voyages of remarkable baobab tree
The baobab lineage originated in Madagascar roughly 21 mln years ago and reached Africa and Australia sometime in the past 12 mln years.
Fri May 17 2024
China launches probe into surrogacy, fake paternity tests in Wuhan
The suspension comes amid several investigations related to the issuance of fake birth certificates as surrogacy is illegal in China.
Wed Nov 29 2023
WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness
Chinese authorities from National Health Commission held a press conference on Nov. 13 to report an increase of respiratory disease.
Thu Nov 23 2023
Scientists see risk of lost opportunity for long COVID research in China
Global disease experts say little is known about China's experience with long-term COVID effects.
Tue Oct 17 2023
WHO chief pushes China for full access to determine COVID's origins - FT
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has for long been pressing China to share its information about the origins of COVID-19.
Mon Sep 18 2023
US suspends federal funding to Wuhan lab over non-compliance
HHS said it wants to bar the Chinese research body from participating in government procurement and non-procurement programs going forward.
Thu Jul 20 2023
No direct evidence COVID started in Wuhan lab - US intelligence report
The report said the agencies had not found evidence of a specific incident that could have caused the outbreak.
Mon Jun 26 2023
Don't rule out that COVID leaked from lab: Chinese scientist
George Gao is in stark contrast to that of the Chinese govt which dismisses any suggestion the virus may have originated in a Wuhan lab.
Tue May 30 2023
China wants to start using moon soil to build lunar bases as soon as this decade
The robot tasked with making the "lunar soil brick" will be launched during China's Chang'e-8 mission around 2028, Ding said.
Fri Apr 14 2023
China holds the key to understanding COVID-19 origins: WHO chief
The virus was first identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019, with many suspecting it spread in a live animal market before fanning out around the world.
Fri Apr 07 2023
Chinese COVID data from animal market gives clues on origins - Report
The sequences showed that raccoon dogs and other animals susceptible to the virus were present in the market and may have been infected.
Tue Mar 21 2023
Beyonce, Sabrina Carpenter win Grammys as musicians honor Los Angeles
Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" is also in the running for the night's top Grammy prize of album of the year.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Ringgit opens slightly lower against US dollar
Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid says DXY has gained momentum after Donald Trump issued an executive order to raise import tariffs.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Soccer - Man United's Rashford joins Aston Villa on loan
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, who has been capped 60 times by England, will join Aston Villa until the end of the season.
Mon Feb 03 2025
ASEAN 2025: PM meets Thaksin to discuss situation in Myanmar, cryptocurrencies
According to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the discussion continued with former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Canada to take legal action against US for tariffs
Trump applied a 25% import tariff on all Canadian goods, except energy products such as oil and gas and electricity.
Mon Feb 03 2025
Beyonce and Miley Cyrus duet claims country prize as Grammys kick off
The pair won the trophy for "II Most Wanted," a song on Beyonce's album "Cowboy Carter".
Mon Feb 03 2025
Beyonce competes for the big prize - again - at Sunday's Grammys
Beyonce leads all Grammy nominees this year with 11 nods.
Mon Feb 03 2025
For millions of children in food crises, a heightened risk of lifelong damage
Even after relief reaches these children, the hunger they have endured could cast a shadow over their health for years to come.
Sun Feb 02 2025
Can Trump pay US government employees to quit their jobs?
The financial incentives is likely to run into a number of complications, including funding issues, and it could also face legal challenges.
Sun Feb 02 2025
Why DeepSeek's AI leap only puts China in front for now
DeepSeek's model offers major advances in the way it uses hardware, including using far fewer and less powerful chips than other models.
Sun Feb 02 2025