China earthquake death toll rises to 149, two still missing after a week
The epicentre of the quake straddled the provinces of Gansu and Qinghai in an area where many of China's Hui people are found.
Mon Dec 25 2023
A dozen still missing after China's earthquake, 137 dead
Survivors face uncertainty in the wintry months ahead without permanent shelter amid freezing temperatures.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Rescue efforts underway as China earthquake toll rises to 65
Nearly 250 people were being treated for injuries from the disaster, with dozens critically wounded.
Tue Sep 06 2022
China earthquake leaves 300 injured, one dead
One person was so far known to have died and 324 others injured mainly in Jinggu County, close to the epicentre of the quake.
Wed Oct 08 2014
China quake toll nears 600 as volunteers told to stay away
The death toll from an earthquake that devastated a remote region of China jumped to nearly 600 people.
Wed Aug 06 2014
At least 89 dead in China earthquakes: state media
The tremors in Gansu province -- with magnitudes of 5.9 and 5.6 -- triggered landslides which buried often crudely constructed local houses, government-run broadcaster CCTV reported.
Mon Jul 22 2013
China earthquake: At least 70 people killed, hundreds injured
At least 70 people were killed and hundreds were injured in the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in southwest China's Sichuan Province, China.
Sat Apr 20 2013
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
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