World

Major south China airport reports record annual passenger throughput

GUANGZHOU, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in south China's Guangdong Province on Wednesday announced that its annual passenger throughput has surpassed 80 million for the first time, with that figure including over 16.6 million international travelers.

Cricket

Cricket-India v South Africa T20 game in Lucknow called off due to fog

Dec 17 (Reuters) - The fourth T20 international between India and South Africa in Lucknow on Wednesday was called off without a ball being bowled due to excessive fog at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

World

Hainan FTP launches special customs clearance

HAIKOU, Dec. 18 (Xinhua) -- Goods entering and leaving the "first line" and "second line" of the customs system of Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) can undergo special customs clearance starting Thursday.

World

Putin says Russia will take more land in Ukraine if Europe sinks peace moves

MOSCOW, Dec 17 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday Russia would take more land in Ukraine by force if Kyiv and European politicians whom he cast as "young pigs" did not engage over U.S. proposals for a peace settlement.

Tennis

Tennis-Ahead of Sabalenka showdown, Kyrgios says few men would face top woman

BENGALURU, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Nick Kyrgios believes few male players would accept the chance to face a top woman as the maverick Australian prepares to take on women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition later this month.

Nation

Anwar slams criticism of Malaysia's humanitarian aid in Gaza

PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has taken to task the views of certain parties who have questioned Malaysia's assistance to Gaza, describing such criticism as lacking humanitarian values.