Four American educators stabbed in park in northeast China, say US media and officials
The group had been visiting a temple in Beishan Park when they were attacked by a man with a knife.
Tue Jun 11 2024
China sees new COVID-19 cases fall to more than three-week low
National and local authorities continue to discourage travel even as the number of new cases fell.
Mon Feb 01 2021
China to impose COVID-19 tests on Lunar New Year travelers as infections rise
Authorities are asking people to stay home during the Lunar New Year holidays in February.
Thu Jan 21 2021
Coronavirus found on imported squid packaging in China
Authorities in China's northeastern Jilin province have found the novel coronavirus on the packaging of imported squid.
Mon Sep 21 2020
Gas pipeline blast in northeast China kills five, injures 89
The blast occurred at around 2.45pm local time in Songyuan city in Jilin province, Xinhua cited government officials there as saying. It did not name the owner of the pipeline.
Wed Jul 05 2017
Search on for Chinese national missing at sea off Cherating
The personnel, in seven boats, one maritime vessel and a jet ski, are searching in an area up to three kilometres offshore for Peng Xiangyu, 31, of Jilin, China.
Mon Jan 02 2017
Bra ban ahead of Chinese exam
Students in the northeastern province of Jilin were banned from wearing clothing with metal parts and education authorities installed metal detectors in exam centres.
Fri Jun 07 2013
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