China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise China is holding live-fire drills off the coast of its southern Fujian province facing Taiwan, just a week after a massive air-and-sea drill it called punishment for Taiwan's president rejecting Beijing's claims of sovereignty. World 22 Oct, 2024
Taiwan sees flooding and landslides from Typhoon Gaemi, which caused 22 deaths in the Philippines Taiwan has seen flooding in low-lying areas, along with landslides and damage to homes and shops after Typhoon Gaemi made landfall on the island. World 25 Jul, 2024
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in nearly 25 years damages buildings, leaving 4 dead Taiwan's strongest earthquake in a quarter century rocked the island during the morning rush hour Wednesday, damaging buildings and highways and causing the deaths of four people. World 03 Apr, 2024
Modi's beach visit to a remote Indian archipelago rakes up a storm in the Maldives There are signs the Maldives does not want to escalate the tensions further. World 10 Jan, 2024
Chinese national held for rape, hostage taking Police have arrested a Chinese national on the charge of taking hostage at least three minors, including a 13-year-old girl, and raping them. Nepal 27 Feb, 2023
Xi's power in China grows after unforeseen rise to dominance When Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, it wasn't clear what kind of leader he would be. World 14 Oct, 2022
China cuts off vital US contacts over Pelosi Taiwan visit China cut off contacts with the United States on vital issues Friday — including military matters and crucial climate cooperation — as concerns rose that the Communist government's hostile reaction to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit could signal a lasting, more aggressive approach toward its U.S. rival and the self-ruled island. World 06 Aug, 2022
China hit by rare union of record rainfall, heatwaves and a tornado A rare convergence in China of record rainfall, heatwaves and a tornado hitting the southern megacity of Guangzhou this week displaced millions of people, damaged properties and swamped farmland. World 17 Jun, 2022
15 dead, 3 missing after torrential rains in southern China At least 15 people have died in torrential rains across southern China, state media reported Saturday. World 28 May, 2022
China to start vaccinating children to age 3 as cases spread Children as young as 3 will start receiving COVID-19 vaccines in China, where 76% of the population has been fully vaccinated and authorities are maintaining a zero-tolerance policy toward outbreaks. World 25 Oct, 2021
Chinese cities issue travel warnings after Fujian COVID-19 China's COVID-19 outbreak in Fujian province, which has reported 152 local cases in five days, has prompted cities in other parts of the country to issue travel warnings ahead of major holidays, though state media warn against imposing blanket travel curbs. World 15 Sep, 2021
Vulnerable eastern China areas evacuated ahead of typhoon BEIJING: Vulnerable coastal areas are being evacuated before a typhoon brings heavy rains to eastern China late Monday while much of the country is still recovering from unusually summer heavy flooding. Typhoon Hagupit had gusts of up to 90... Women 03 Aug, 2020
