Three killed in China while trying to outrun flash flood
A flash flood down a mountain in northwest China killed three of seven people trying to outrun it overnight on Thursday.
Thu Aug 10 2023
Taxi plunges into northwest China river, killing 5
The taxi, run by a company in Yanchang County, veered off the road and plunged into the Yanhe River as it was running along a provincial highway to Yan'an City at around 7:30pm.
Fri Aug 05 2016
Five drown trying to rescue woman in China suicide bid
The 19-year-old woman was drinking with colleagues by the river early Sunday when she jumped in.
Mon Jul 18 2016
China restricts Ramadan fasting in Xinjiang
Muslim civil servants, students and members of the Communist Party of China are not allowed to fast during the holy month of Ramadan in several government departments in northwest China's Xinjiang.
Thu Jul 03 2014
14 killed in China mosque stampede: Xinhua
Fourteen people were killed and 10 injured in a stampede during a gathering at a mosque in northwest China's Ningxia region.
Sun Jan 05 2014
New rains kill 21 more in flood-hit China
Heavy rains killed 21 construction workers as flooding spread to northwest China, state media said Wednesday, after severe weather in other parts of the country left more than 130 dead.
Wed Aug 21 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