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
Earthquake death toll rises to 127 in China's Gansu, Qinghai
The earthquake had damaged 155,393 houses in Gansu, according to the provincial earthquake relief headquarters.
Wed Dec 20 2023
China to send three astronauts to space, including its oldest
China is expected to launch the crewed spacecraft Shenzhou-12 on Thursday in Jiuquan in northwestern Gansu province.
Wed Jun 16 2021
Debate on China poverty after mother kills her 4 children
Yang Gailan, 28, used an axe to kill her three daughters, aged six, five and three, and her five-year-old son, police in the northwestern province of Gansu said.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Over 190 hurt when fire drill goes wrong in China
A fire drill at a school in northwestern China left more than 190 people injured, nine critically, after participants inhaled smoke used to simulate accident conditions, state media said Sunday.
Sun Sep 20 2015
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
At least 73 dead in twin China quakes: local govt
The US Geological Survey said the initial 5.9 magnitude quake hit at 7:45 am (2345 GMT Sunday), with its epicentre 151 kilometres (94 miles) west of Beidao in Gansu province.
Mon Jul 22 2013
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024