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 cash trickling back to Asia's property markets
Properties in Thailand or Malaysia are pretty cheap, even cheaper than those in a third-tier Chinese city, Jenny Yan said.
Mon Apr 03 2023
Hong Kong offers 500,000 free flights after COVID isolation
The government's rebranding campaign, "Hello, Hong Kong", bills itself as an effort to tell "good stories" about the southern Chinese city.
Fri Feb 03 2023
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
Factory fire kills 38 in Chinese city of Anyang; two people missing
Many of the victims were women who made winter cotton clothes and pants at the factory, according to media reports.
Tue Nov 22 2022
2022 Asian Games scheduled in China postponed due to COVID-19
The 19th Asian Games, scheduled to take place in the Chinese city of Hangzhou from Sept. 10 to 25 this year, have been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri May 06 2022
Xian fights biggest COVID-19 outbreak in a Chinese city this year
Xian logs another 155 local COVID-19 cases, as infections keep spreading eight days into lockdown for its 13 million people.
Thu Dec 30 2021
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
A lockdown of 13 million people in the Chinese city of Xian entered its seventh day on Wednesday.
Wed Dec 29 2021
Chinese city locks down 13 million residents to fight COVID-19 outbreak
The new restrictions were imposed after Xi'an reported 52 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
Thu Dec 23 2021
Chinese city's tennis ambitions imperilled by Peng Shuai scandal
A spokesperson for the Shenzhen government said he did not know whether the WTA would return.
Sun Dec 19 2021
COVID-hit Chinese city tells residents to stay home as holiday starts
The measures, short of a full lockdown, came on the first of the four-day Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, a peak travel season across China.
Sat Sep 18 2021
China says Taliban expected to play 'important' Afghan peace role
Nine Taliban representatives met Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on a two-day visit.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Herd of wild elephants approaches Chinese city after 500km journey
A herd of 15 wild elephants was approaching Kunming, defying attempts to redirect them to the forest.
Wed Jun 02 2021
Chinese city on border with Myanmar reports more COVID cases
Health authorities in Yunnan have yet to identify how the latest cluster started.
Thu Apr 01 2021
Chinese city on Myanmar border orders home quarantine, COVID-19 tests
China's city of Ruili that borders Myanmar ordered on Wednesday a one-week home quarantine due to new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases.
Wed Mar 31 2021
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