China, Pakistan to launch joint air drill

2016-04-09 18:25:57

China and Pakistan will stage a joint air force exercise this month in Pakistan, a military spokesperson announced.

DPRK announces successful test of intercontinental ballistic rocket engine

2016-04-09 07:42:17

The ground test conducted at the Sohae Space Center proved a great success, the official KCNA news agency reported on Saturday.

Chinese president meets Sri Lankan PM on relations

2016-04-08 23:13:50

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in Beijing on Friday.

Aust'n gov't, environmentalist share concerns for Great Barrier Reef

2016-04-08 08:57:02

Australia's environment minister has said bleaching in the world-famous Great Barrier Reef is "major and significant", after renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough said climate change has put the attraction in "grave danger".

China provides Bangladesh fund for 8th friendship bridge

2016-04-08 04:07:15

The Chinese government will provide Bangladesh grant assistance of 300 million RMB (about $50 million) for construction of the 8th Bangladesh-China Friendship Bridge.

Japanese line up to cuddle hedgehogs

2016-04-08 03:32:21

As if cafes with cat, rabbit, owl, hawk and even snake themes aren’t enough in a country that loves all things cute, Tokyo residents wanting to spend time with animals have a new choice — a hedgehog-themed cafe.

US-Manila drill 'imperils China'

2016-04-08 02:27:19

The ongoing US-Philippines military drill and the predicted passage of US Navy vessels near Nansha Islands are designed to serve US interests at the cost of China's.

70 die due to heat wave in southern India

2016-04-07 16:31:52

At least 70 people have died due to intense heat wave in the southern Indian state of Telangana in the past few days, a senior government official said Thursday.

Vietnam completes leadership reshuffling

2016-04-07 15:28:19

Over the past few days, the Vietnamese legislature has replaced top leaders of the country, including the house speaker, the president and the prime minister at the ongoing 11th session of the 13th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam in capital Hanoi.

Nguyen Xuan Phuc elected Vietnamese Prime Minister

2016-04-07 11:21:30

The Vietnamese parliament on Thursday elected Nguyen Xuan Phuc to become the country's new Prime Minister.

Vietnamese PM Nguyen Tan Dung relieved from duty

2016-04-07 10:19:00

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung was relieved from duty on Wednesday afternoon at the ongoing 11th session of the 13th National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam in capital Hanoi.

China, Myanmar pledge to further develop traditional friendship

2016-04-07 09:55:40

China and Myanmar pledged Wednesday to further develop traditional friendship and deepen cooperation between the two countries.