West blasts China on rights, China responds: What about Gaza?
Australia, the US and 13 other countries criticised China at the United Nations over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet.
Wed Oct 23 2024
China opposes any country allowing Dalai Lama to visit, says foreign ministry
China has voiced firm opposition to any country permitting visits by the Dalai Lama under any circumstances.
Thu Aug 22 2024
US lawmakers meet Tibet's Dalai Lama, pressure China on talks
Tibetan tradition holds that the Dalai Lama is reincarnated after his death and current leader has said his successor may be found in India.
Wed Jun 19 2024
India rejects China's objections to Modi's visit to Himalayan border state
China claims Arunachal Pradesh to be a part of southern Tibet.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Dalai Lama apologises after video asking boy to 'suck my tongue'
A statement said the Dalai Lama leader "often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras.
Mon Apr 10 2023
Is TikTok a gold mine for animal behavior specialists?
The #animal hashtag currently totals some 74.9 billion views on TikTok!
Sat Mar 04 2023
Death toll from Tibet avalanche reaches 28
The SAR operation following an avalanche in the Tibet Autonomous Region in western China has ended and finalised the death toll at 28.
Sat Jan 21 2023
Death toll of avalanche rose to 20 in Tibet
Twenty people were killed, eight were still missing after an avalanche in the city Nyingchi in Tibet.
Fri Jan 20 2023
At least 8 killed in Tibet avalanche, Chinese govt sends team to help search for survivors
The avalanche occurred on a section of road a village and the exit of a tunnel, with people and vehicles stranded.
Thu Jan 19 2023
At least 8 killed in Tibet avalanche, Chinese govt sends team to help search for survivors
At least eight people were killed following an avalanche in the city of Nyingchi in the southwestern region of Tibet, and the Chinese government has sent a team to oversee help in recovering bodies.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Several cities in China add COVID curbs as millions still under lockdown
Clusters in the tourism hotspots Hainan and Tibet continued to expand, with affected cities under lockdowns.
Thu Aug 11 2022
China races to contain COVID outbreaks in tourism hubs Tibet, Hainan
The authorities are launching more rounds of mass testing and closing venues to contain the highly transmissible Omicron variant.
Wed Aug 10 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Malaysia surpasses 3,000 COVID-19 cases, N.Korea orders lockdown after confirming first COVID-19 outbreak
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Thu May 12 2022
Chinese jet aborts takeoff, catches fire, causing minor injuries from evacuation
The pilots had interrupted the takeoff in line with procedures after experiencing an abnormality, CAAC said.
Thu May 12 2022
Daily Dose @ 5: Govt to decide on allowing walk-ins for COVID-19 booster shots, Biden raised concerns over Tibet, Hong Kong and Xinjiang
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Tue Nov 16 2021
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024