Rare Tornadoes Kill Eight in Central China’s Hubei Province
Two unusual tornadoes struck central China’s Hubei province, causing fatalities and significant damage with winds reaching 149 kph.
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Two unusual tornadoes struck central China’s Hubei province, causing fatalities and significant damage with winds reaching 149 kph.
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Officials in Jianghua Yao county reportedly exaggerated rice paddy sizes to meet 2024 targets, raising concerns about agricultural data accuracy and food security.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 4:29 AM
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Severe weather including tornadoes and flooding has caused deaths and widespread evacuations in Hubei and Guangxi provinces, prompting President Xi Jinping to call for urgent rescue efforts.
Al Jazeera | Jul 7, 2026, 3:59 AM
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A landslide in Gansu province's Dangchang County has claimed 21 lives, coinciding with intense storms across southern and central China that have caused multiple fatalities and widespread damage.
CNA Latest News | Jul 8, 2026, 2:45 AMworld
Jiang Fangzhou, once celebrated as a literary prodigy in China, has had her master’s degree revoked amid plagiarism allegations, sparking widespread public attention.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 19, 2026, 8:49 AMworld
Zeng Fanlin, a 69-year-old former village official and volunteer mediator from Chenzhou, Hunan province, sustained a severe injury while subduing a violent attacker to protect a woman.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 17, 2026, 1:21 AM
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Typhoon Bavi, downgraded from super typhoon status but still dangerous, prompts mass evacuations in eastern China and causes injuries in Taiwan.
Al Jazeera | Jul 11, 2026, 10:57 AM
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The US military intensified its campaign against Iran on Wednesday, responding to recent attacks and expanding the conflict across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 2:50 AM
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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh reaffirms commitment to reducing inflation despite divided committee and no rate changes.
CNA Latest News | Jul 29, 2026, 9:17 PM
business
The Volkswagen Jetta X concept was showcased at Auto China 2026, highlighting ongoing automotive innovation in Asia.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 29, 2026, 8:58 PM
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Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui urges residents to embrace cycling as a sustainable and healthy mode of transport ahead of Hong Kong’s 30th anniversary of returning to China.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 29, 2026, 2:06 AM
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The Shanghai Clearing House aims to strengthen Shanghai's role in offshore yuan derivatives clearing and support yuan internationalisation through expanded clearing services and regulatory reforms.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 29, 2026, 12:04 AM
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The initiative targets Chinese influence in Central America and the Caribbean through undersea cable projects and regional alliances.
The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 5:32 PM
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Firefighters have contained major wildfires in France and Spain, allowing residents to return home, but Western Europe faces another heatwave starting Wednesday, raising concerns about future fire risks.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 28, 2026, 4:17 PM
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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, for making false statements during his 2022 presidential campaign, a verdict that could impact his party's election funding.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 8:03 AM
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore raises the appreciation rate of the Singapore dollar amid elevated oil prices and inflation risks linked to ongoing Middle East tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 5:19 AM
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Yang Xiao, once a security guard, fulfilled his lifelong dream of entering Tsinghua University’s postgraduate program after multiple tries and is now pursuing a PhD at Harvard.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 1:58 AM
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US President Donald Trump’s conciliatory approach to China and altered stance on Iran-related sanctions are impacting longstanding US efforts to counter Beijing’s regional influence through strategic partnerships like India’s investment in Iran’s Chabahar port.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 1:07 AM
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Artificial intelligence is enabling cyber intruders to spread attacks within networks in as little as 27 seconds, raising concerns across East and Southeast Asia.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 27, 2026, 12:53 AM
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The Pentagon’s official casualty count no longer includes four American troops killed in recent US-Iran fighting, raising questions about how the conflict’s impact on service members is recorded.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 26, 2026, 11:14 PM
business
China targets over a dozen European industrial companies, including Rheinmetall and Lafert, following EU sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Russia's war effort.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 11:49 AM
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The World Bank announces a plan to phase out loans to China by 2031, limiting future lending to less than $2 billion.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 10:38 AM
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Wildfires have surged across Europe, with Spain and France experiencing major blazes that have led to large-scale evacuations and emergency declarations.
UN News | Jul 24, 2026, 10:20 AM
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The World Bank announced plans to significantly reduce its financial support to China, limiting loans to under $2 billion through 2031 as part of a broader strategy to phase out lending to the country.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 9:44 AMShowing 1-24 of 74 articles.