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
Powerful earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan-China border, killing 3
The Xinjiang railway department suspended operations and 27 trains were reportedly affected by the quake.
Tue Jan 23 2024
About 1,000 tourists trapped in China's Xinjiang after avalanches
Road access to Hemu village, where the tourists were trapped, has been cut off by avalanches for several days now.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam electronics face closer US scrutiny over China forced labour
Malaysia and Vietnam have had cargoes worth about $320 mln each denied or held for checks since the new rules came into force.
Wed Nov 22 2023
China set for sudden change from warm to freezing in year of extreme weather
While freezing temperatures are not uncommon for the time of year, the sudden change is unusual.
Fri Nov 03 2023
China logs 52.2 Celsius as extreme weather rewrites records
Prolonged bouts of high temperatures in China have challenged power grids and crops.
Mon Jul 17 2023
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Tajikistan, near border with China
The epicenter is about 82 km from the nearest border with China and was strongly felt in the western part of the Xinjiang region.
Thu Feb 23 2023
China is extending its dealings with the Taliban as it increases its superpower status
In early January 2023, a Chinese firm agreed to sign a 25-year contract for oil extraction in Afghanistan.
Fri Feb 03 2023
US blocks more than 1,000 solar shipments over Chinese slave labor concerns
The level of seizures reflects how a policy intended to heap pressure on Beijing over its Uyghur detention camps in Xinjiang.
Fri Nov 11 2022
UN body rejects debate on China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims in blow to West
The defeat is only the second time in the council's 16-year history that a motion has been rejected.
Fri Oct 07 2022
China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, says UN
China's "arbitrary and discriminatory detention" of Uyghurs and other Muslims in its Xinjiang region may constitute crimes against humanity.
Thu Sep 01 2022
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
Allies seek to follow US lead on Xinjiang forced labour ban - US official
Beijing denies abuses in Xinjiang but says it had established "vocational training centres" to curb terrorism and religious radicalism.
Tue Jul 19 2022
China's Xi makes rare visit to once-restive Xinjiang
Xinjiang had been the scene of sporadic anti-government and anti-Han Chinese violence before a crackdown.
Fri Jul 15 2022
After criticism over China, UN rights chief declines second term
Bachelet will leave the post after one term. The surprise announcement comes after China visit in May.
Mon Jun 13 2022
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
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024