Sri Lankan PM says port project no threat

2016-04-11 02:32:25

The Sri Lankan government sought more investment despite a compensation claim from a Chinese company involved in a port project remaining unresolved.

Quake jolts south-west Asia, no Chinese casualty reported

2016-04-10 20:03:53

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, killing two and injuring 10 in Pakistan on Sunday.

7.1-magnitude quake hits Afghanistan

2016-04-10 19:18:01

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Afghanistan at 6:28 pm Sunday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

Pakistan conveys condolences over Indian temple

2016-04-10 19:12:40

Pakistan sent condolences on Sunday to Indian leaders over the temple fire tragedy that has killed more than 100 people.

Earthquake jolts Afghan capital

2016-04-10 18:53:04

An earthquake jolted the Afghan capital of Kabul and surrounding areas on Sunday, triggering panic among the residents.

110 killed, 350 injured in India's temple fire

2016-04-10 16:50:08

At least 110 people were killed and more than 350 others injured in a massive fire that broke out during a fireworks display at a temple in the southern Indian state of Kerala early Sunday morning, a senior police official said.

Dubai to build world's new highest skyscraper to mark Expo 2020

2016-04-10 16:46:57

The leading property developer of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) unveiled on Sunday a plan to build the world's new highest building.

Over 80 killed, 250 injured in major fire at temple in southern India

2016-04-10 15:04:01

Over 80 people, including some policemen, were killed and 250 injured in a major fire caused by festive firework at the famous Puttingal Devi temple in Paravur, Kollam of the southern Indian state Kerala early Sunday morning, said police.

Heatwave claims 111 lives in India

2016-04-10 11:17:44

Heatwave in two southern states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh has killed at least 111 people, officials said Saturday.

Chinese experts warn against Japan's unilateral agenda for G7 on South China Sea

2016-04-10 02:35:20

Japan's attempt to stir up tension on the South China Sea during the Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers' meeting starting on Sunday bears ulterior motives.

Sri Lankan PM sees huge potential in cooperation with China

2016-04-10 02:04:07

Both Sri Lanka and China are deepening reforms, in the process of which we see huge potential for cooperation, Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday.

China, Sri Lanka issue joint statement on cooperation

2016-04-09 18:49:37

China and Sri Lanka on Saturday issued a joint statement to demonstrate their commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields.