
One dead in big pileup on Chinese bridge shrouded in fog
More than 200 vehicles were involved in a pile-up on a bridge in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou in heavy fog.
Wed Dec 28 2022

What's changed as China relaxes strict COVID rules
The Chinese public is no longer required to show a green health code on their phone to enter public buildings and spaces.
Sat Dec 10 2022

Huge Foxconn iPhone plant in China rocked by fresh worker unrest
The trigger for the protests appeared to be a plan to delay bonus payments, many of the demonstrators said.
Wed Nov 23 2022

China warns against extra 'layers' of COVID curbs as outbreaks widen
Pressure is growing on the central govt to rein in over-zealous authorities fearing blame for failing to contain the virus.
Thu Nov 10 2022

China striving to control new COVID outbreaks - Commission
China should unwaveringly stick to its dynamic zero-COVID policy, the National Health Commission said.
Thu Nov 03 2022

Apple supplier Foxconn quadruples bonuses to staff hit by China COVID lockdown
Foxconn's plant in Zhengzhou has been under lockdown since mid-October, with the company saying it is testing employees daily.
Tue Nov 01 2022

Many migrant workers stranded in Chinese cities hit by floods
Crossing the town in less affected areas or returning to their homes in the countryside is not possible for many migrant workers.
Sat Jul 24 2021

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025