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Benjie Batanes | Aug 19, 2015 11:00 AM EDT
Chinese authorities announced that the rains that have poured on Tuesday in Tianjin city did not contained any traces of cyanide. There were earlier fears that the deadly chemical may be unleashed as a result of the chemical explosions that ripped large sections of the port and killed more than a hundred people a week ago. read more
Benjie Batanes | Aug 19, 2015 10:49 AM EDT
The United States is training and arming a moderate Muslim force that would fight against both ISIS and Assad loyalists in Syria. However, critics are casting doubts on the new groups viability as some of them were captured after a few days in Syria. read more
Garima Vohra | Aug 19, 2015 07:08 PM EDT
A joint operation this year by the researchers from China and Russia has reported a rise in the population of Amur leopard in both the nations. read more
Benjie Batanes | Aug 18, 2015 05:23 AM EDT
An unnamed U.S. defense official revealed on Sunday that the Pentagon plans to expand its use of drone flights by at least 50 percent within the next four years. The American military is in need of increased surveillance and strike capability to deal with the growing threats to the country and its allies around the world. read more
Kwao Peppeh | Aug 18, 2015 12:41 AM EDT
Hundreds of rescue workers at the Tianjin port, which was rocked by heavy explosions on Aug. 12, have paid respect to the victims of the deadly blast according to Chinese Buddhist culture. read more
Benjie Batanes | Aug 17, 2015 10:31 AM EDT
Chinese authorities on Monday confirmed that the number of deaths from the Tianjin explosion has now reached 114 while around 70 persons are still unaccounted for. Meanwhile, residents of nearby apartment complexes have staged a rally demanding compensation from the government for the damages of their homes. read more
Benjie Batanes | Aug 17, 2015 07:36 AM EDT
Hong Kong authorities raided the controversial Uber rent-a-car service office on August 11 and arrested all of the employees including five drivers. Local police have explained that the Uber drivers did not have the necessary car rental license or even insurance. read more
Benjie Batanes | Aug 17, 2015 06:35 AM EDT
American billionaire George Soros' investment company has sold the majority of its shares in Alibaba and Baidu, and bought a substantial stake in a Chinese ETF company. This company invests in Chinese-owned and based corporations, according to its second quarter report. Alibaba's shares suffered a loss of more than $100 billion since late last year which may be the reason for the sale. read more
Kwao Peppeh | Aug 16, 2015 06:41 AM EDT
Premier Li Keqiang on Sunday visited the Tianjin port warehouse where an explosion occurred earlier in the week. The leader's visit followed an announcement by local authorities that the death toll from the deadly blast on Aug. 12 has increased to 112. read more
Benjie Batanes | Aug 14, 2015 07:52 AM EDT
Chinese authorities said that the death toll of the Tianjin port blast has reached 50 people. Investigators are yet to pinpoint the cause of the incident on Thursday evening. Firefighters were already at the scene putting out the fire when the explosions occurred. read more
Kwao Peppeh | Aug 13, 2015 08:39 AM EDT
A 23-year-old beauty queen has been arrested and dethroned after investigators discovered that she lied about suffering from cancer to swindle thousands of dollars from sympathizers through fundraisers. read more
Eana Maniebo | Aug 13, 2015 08:17 AM EDT
Indonesia's plan to construct its very own high-speed railway system has attracted separate offers from Asia's largest infrastructure giants, China and Japan. read more
Benjie Batanes | Aug 13, 2015 07:41 AM EDT
At least 17 people have lost their lives and up to 400 others have been injured following two huge explosions on Wednesday evening at a port in Tianjin Province. Government-run press have reported that combustible materials stored in the industrial section of the port triggered the accident. read more
Kwao Peppeh | Aug 13, 2015 07:12 AM EDT
Beijing environmental watchdog has announced on Wednesday that companies, who fail to comply with the directive to reduce pollution from Aug. 10, will be subjected to severe punishment including fines. read more
Benjie Batanes | Aug 12, 2015 11:50 AM EDT
Chinese financial authorities have let the yuan fall in value for the second straight day on Wednesday, providing a boost for the country's exporters. Meanwhile, other countries, such as the United States, have denounced China's decision to let the yuan devaluation trigger speculations of a currency war. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
