Chinese city inspires garden at world-famous flower show

A China-themed garden at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show lets visitors experience the scenery of Hubei province, and the water-management system of Wuhan, its capital city.

Najib questioned by anti-graft agency

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia - Former prime minister Najib Razak was interrogated on Tuesday over a corruption scandal that could lead to criminal charges against him as the country's new anti-graft chief said a probe into the case was suppressed by intimidation during Najib's rule.

Washington escalates rhetoric, moves against Caracas after election

WASHINGTON - The United States has escalated its rhetoric and moves against Venezuela, right after Nicolas Maduro secured a second six-year term in the country's election.

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Arkansas takes care of investors

There may be a trade dispute with China at the federal level in the United States, but for Arkansas, business with China goes on as usual, as indicated by a recent trip to the country by state officials and the progress of ongoing projects.

Malaysia's debt 'over $250 billion'

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia is saddled with over 1 trillion ringgit ($252 billion) in debt, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Monday, blaming the previous government led by former leader Najib Razak who now faces domestic graft investigations.

Palestinian leader Abbas still in hospital

RAMALLAH, West Bank - The Palestinian president's condition has seen a "clear improvement" after he was taken to hospital with a fever, an Arab lawmaker in Israel's parliament with close ties to Mahmoud Abbas said on Monday.

Tributes paid as Grenfell Tower inquiry opens in London

Families of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire had a chance to pay tribute to them on Monday as the first hearings of the inquiry into the devastating blaze took place in London.

Russia unveils world's first floating nuke power station

MURMANSK, Russia - Russia has unveiled the world's first floating nuclear power station at a ceremony in the port of the far northern city of Murmansk where it will be loaded with nuclear fuel before heading to eastern Siberia.

Iran urges 'practical steps' by Europe

TEHERAN - Political sympathy from Europe with Iran's nuclear deal is "not enough" and they should take more "practical steps" to guarantee Iran's economic interests from the deal, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday.

Singapore commits to role in Belt and Road Initiative

As this year marks the 15th anniversary of the ASEAN-China strategic partnership, Singapore will continue its commitment to promoting friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation between the organization and China, said Stanley Loh, Singaporean ambassador to China.

China ready to offer expertise on Ebola

GENEVA - China is closely watching the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and stands ready to offer health professionals and experts if asked, a leading Chinese health official said on Sunday.