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
Malaysia, Russia to strengthen ties, focusing on digitalisation, energy, trade opportunities via ASEAN, BRICS
Alexander Stuglev says Russia could offer Malaysia cutting-edge solutions in cybersecurity, software development and telecommunications.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect, civilians head back to south Lebanon
Streams of cars began heading to southern Lebanon, which borders Israel, after the ceasefire.
Wed Nov 27 2024
IPIC case: Najib, Mohd Irwan granted DNAA for six CBT charges involving RM6.6 billion
The judge made the decision after allowing the DNAA application submitted by the lawyers representing Najib and Mohd Irwan, respectively.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Trump team signs transition agreement with Biden White House after delays
The move will allow Trump's team to coordinate directly with federal agencies and access documents.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Pakistani forces launch midnight raid on ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters, local media reports
At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed before the Tuesday night raid was launched.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024