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
'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