China calls for restraint after DPRK nuclear claims

2016-03-15 23:00:35

China called for caution in both word and deed from all sides, to avoid escalating tension on the Korean peninsula, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Tuesday in Beijing.

Malaysia deports Australian reporters over alleged security breach

2016-03-15 19:34:22

Two Australian reporters who allegedly breached security when trying to interview Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak would be deported, police said.

AlphaGo wins 4th victory over Lee Sedol in final Go match

2016-03-15 17:36:35

Google's Go-playing computer program AlphaGo on Tuesday won its fourth victory over Lee Sedol, the world champion of the ancient Chinese board game.

U Htin Kyaw of ruling party elected as president of Myanmar

2016-03-15 15:24:58

U Htin Kyaw of Myanmar's ruling National League for Democracy (NLD), led by Aung San Suu Kyi, won the presidential election Tuesday with the highest number of votes through secret voting.

Canberra's Balloon Spectacular festival kicks off

2016-03-15 10:57:37

A paddle boarder watches a hot air balloon flying low over Lake Burley Griffin on the 30th anniversary of Canberra's Balloon Spectacular festival in Australia.

Six-Party Talks resumption sought

2016-03-15 10:17:56

China and Russia have both called for resumption of the Six-Party Talks on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula as a senior US Treasury official is visiting China for the implementation of new sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Shanghai, Dubai art bodies agree to step up design exchanges

2016-03-15 10:02:49

Dubai and Shanghai Monday agreed to collaborate in design knowledge exchange and increase inter-city relations.

Sri Lanka officially informs Chinese investors of resuming construction of mega Port City project

2016-03-15 09:57:08

The Sri Lankan government on Monday officially informed the Chinese investors of resuming the construction of the multi billion dollar Port City project in the capital, one year after its suspension.

Chinese investors informed to resume construction of mega Port City

2016-03-15 09:16:32

The Sri Lankan government on Monday officially informed the Chinese investors of resuming the construction of the multi billion dollar Port City project in the capital, one year after its suspension.

Kim Jong Un says nuclear warhead test to be conducted 'in short time'

2016-03-15 07:23:06

DPRK top leader Kim Jong Un said his country will conduct a nuclear warhead explosion test and a test-fire of ballistic rockets able to carry nuclear warheads "in a short time".

China 'regrets' media reports on India boundary question

2016-03-14 21:57:15

The Foreign Ministry on Monday refuted reports that Chinese troops crossed the line of actual control (LAC) between China and India last week.

ROK's military rejects to confirm on missing DPRK submarine

2016-03-14 15:28:10

The Republic of Korea's military on Monday refused confirmation on a Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) submarine, which United States media reported had gone missing for days.