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  China: 21 killed, several injured in blast at firework factory in Liuyang

  World | May 05, 2026 23:54 IST

  Emergency responders, including fire and rescue teams, were quickly sent to the scene following the explosion. Authorities worked to control the situation and assist victims.

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  Massive Shanghai sinkhole captured on viral CCTV: China's 'Tofu-Dreg' infrastructure crisis exposed

  Trending | February 12, 2026 22:48 IST

  A recent Science journal study by South China Normal University's Ao Zurui reveals 45% of China's urban land subsiding over 3 millimeters yearly, with 16% exceeding 10 mm annually.

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  China: 11 killed after train hits track maintenance workers in Yunnan; probe launched

  World | November 27, 2025 17:44 IST

  China runs one of the world’s largest rail systems and has seen several deadly accidents in the past, though the number has fallen in recent years. In 2022, a train derailed in Guizhou province after hitting landslide debris near Rongjiang county, killing the conductor and injuring eight others.

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  China's Covid still haunts amid HMPV flu outbreak: 5 things we still don't know about lethal virus

  World | January 03, 2025 23:36 IST

  For the past few days, reports of a massive flu outbreak in China have been circulating abroad, particularly in India and Indonesia. Health officials, however, maintain the outbreak is an annual occurrence during the winter.

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  'Stands ready to deliver on PM Modi-Xi common understandings to improve ties': China

  World | November 18, 2024 21:55 IST

  China announced that it is prepared to honour the key agreements made between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping during the recent BRICS summit. This marks a significant step toward easing tensions that have persisted for over four years, following the military standoff.

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  How did a 62-year-old man, frustrated by his divorce, kill 35 people in China?

  World | November 13, 2024 17:47 IST

  The suspect, a 62-year-old divorced male, drove a car into the crowd. The suspect was trying to commit self-harm with a knife when he was controlled by the police at the scene, according to the statement released by Zhuhai Police.

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  Muqabla: How many flights received bomb threats today?

  News | October 22, 2024 18:26 IST

  For the last one week, Hawks calls have created a stir… every day, not just one or two but dozens of flights are receiving false calls about bombs… due to which many flights are being canceled or have to make emergency landings. ..Later investigation reveals that the bomb threat was false...

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  China's naval ambitions suffer massive setback as its 'world-class' nuclear submarine sinks

  World | September 27, 2024 11:40 IST

  The Zhou-class vessel that sank near a pier in Wuhan in May-June is the first of a new class of Chinese nuclear-powered submarines. The government had attempted to cover up the incident but satellite imagery of the site revealed the mishap.

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  Too late! Iraqi girl dies mid-air despite China-bound flight makes emergency landing in Kolkata

  World | September 26, 2024 19:20 IST

  The flight IA-473 with 100 passengers and 15 crew on board made a diversion from its course and landed at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. The airport health officer (APHO) checked the passenger and found no pulse. Neither did the doctor find any heartbeat.

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  China planning to train 3,000 foreign police officials | What is the motive behind this?

  Originals | September 12, 2024 13:45 IST

  China has announced a plan to train 3,000 foreign law enforcement officers over the next year. This initiative is part of the Global Security Initiative (GSI) introduced by President Xi Jinping in 2022. But what is the motive behind this?

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  After coronavirus, China detects new virus that can damage brain | Know all about Wetland virus

  World | September 09, 2024 14:34 IST

  Although all the patients did not exhibit identical symptoms, the scientists found nearly all of them had common complaints of fever, dizziness, headache, malaise, myalgia, arthritis, and back pain. Some also had petechiae.

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  China puts halt on foreign adoptions of its children after three decades. Here's why

  World | September 07, 2024 15:28 IST

  China had launched its foreign adoption scheme in 1992 as part of its now-scrapped one-child policy after couples gave up females for adoption. Over 160,000 children have been adopted by families across the world, including 82,000 in the United States.

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  China: 11 dead, 30 missing after highway bridge collapse, Xi Jinping urges all-out efforts | WATCH

  World | July 20, 2024 13:15 IST

  China has been experiencing extreme weather with heavy rains across the east and south in the ongoing season. The highway bridge in Shaanxi province collapsed due to sudden rain and flash floods, sending multiple vehicles nto the Jinqian River below.

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  China: Another knife attack at school bus stop hurts three, including a Japanese mother and child

  World | June 25, 2024 14:49 IST

  The mother and child sustained minor injuries, whereas the Chinese woman was seriously injured and is currently hospitalised. According to the spokesperson, the suspect has been apprehended, and an investigation is underway.

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  China facing burnt of sizzling heatwaves in north and massive flooding in south I VIDEO

  World | June 18, 2024 13:26 IST

  China floods: Torrential rain and landslides have killed nine people and left 17 missing in Guangdong and nearby Fujian province, state media and local authorities said.

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  China fumes over Taiwan President's pro-independence speech, launches 'punishment war' I VIDEO

  World | May 24, 2024 9:25 IST

  Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week.

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  China: Several injured in knife attack at primary school, second incident in less than 2 weeks

  World | May 20, 2024 15:30 IST

  Local authorities in east China's Jiangxi province reported that a knife attack occurred at a primary school on Monday noon, injuring at least five individuals. This marks the second incident of its kind in the country this month.

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  After keeping post vacant for 18 months, Xi appoints Xu Feihong as China's new envoy to India

  World | May 07, 2024 17:36 IST

  China’s last ambassador to India, Sun Weidong, left his post in October 2022. Since then the post has been vacant despite both countries having rocky relations in the past three to four years.

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  Xi Jinping leaves for Europe with high hopes of mending trade ties with EU amid soaring tensions

  World | May 05, 2024 16:25 IST

  Xi Jinping's first stop will be Paris, where his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron will be waiting for his arrival amid the fact he had a similar trip to Beijing last year.

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  China floods: Powerful tornado hits Guangzhou region amid torrential rain, 5 killed I VIDEO

  World | April 29, 2024 11:26 IST

  A tornado struck the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, killing five people and damaging more than 140 factory buildings. Authorities said that another 33 people were injured and 141 factory buildings were damaged.