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Is Japan's #MeToo moment finally coming for Johnny Kitagawa?

The talent manager behind many of Japan's biggest boy bands died in 2019. Now, accusers are coming forward with their stories.

13/07/2023

Afghanistan

Afghan women hit out at Taliban's new hair salon ban

'All my dreams have been destroyed by the order of the Taliban,' said one hairdresser.

13/07/2023

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Uzbekistan's Journey to Progress: Examining the Path of Reform and Future Prospects

Partner content presented by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Uzbekistan citizens last week were given a week-long examination of how their nation’s reform program has progressed and where it is heading now.

13/07/2023

Qatar 365

Feast your eyes on Qatar’s ample collection of world cuisines

In partnership with Media City

Every taste is catered for in Doha. In this episode, we’ll ‘dig in’ to all the different types of food available in Qatar. It really is a melting pot of multicultural cuisine.

12/07/2023

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WATCH: Zookeepers in China help animals beat the heat

Pandas are treated to a special fruit platter served on large ice blocks, while the park's huge hippos enjoy a cold shower and a cool dip in the pond.

12/07/2023

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WATCH: Israel gripped by protests over judicial reform plans

Dozens were arrested, said police, who used water cannon and deployed mounted officers to disperse demonstrators in Tel Aviv.

12/07/2023

Tech News

Meet China's caregiver robot to help the future elderly and patients

The GR-1 humanoid will be able to carry patients from the bed to wheelchairs and help pick up objects.

12/07/2023

Green News

Tomatoes now cost more than petrol in India

Extreme heatwaves and flooding have caused price of tomatoes to soar by 400% in India, with crops requiring 'bodyguards'.

12/07/2023

Israel

Israelis block highways protesting government's new judiciary plan

Thousands of Israeli protesters took to the streets on Tuesday and blocked highways leading to Jerusalem, Haifa and Tel Aviv as part of countrywide demonstrations against the government's planned judicial overhaul that has divided the nation.

11/07/2023

Afghanistan

Twitter's free speech approach backed by Taliban

The comments came days after Meta launched a rival platform, Threads.

11/07/2023

Azerbaijan

Peace at risk as crucial road into Nagorno-Karabakh blocked

Closing the vital Lachin corridor, Armenia's main route into the disputed region, could pose a serious risk to a fragile truce.

11/07/2023

Scenes

Meet the performance artists keeping their culture alive in Gaza

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City, Qatar

10/07/2023

Green News

Japan’s ‘heaviest rain ever’ triggers flooding and landslides

More rain is forecast on Tuesday though officials say the peak of the downpours has passed.

10/07/2023

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Watch: Japan's macho cheerleaders fight to save a tradition

They are drenched in sweat, their hands bloodied from clapping, and their voices hoarse from shouting - meet Japan's predominantly male and unashamedly macho cheerleaders.

10/07/2023

Culture news

K-Pop mega stars BTS release long-awaited memoir

K-Pop stars BTS are telling unheard of tales in "Beyond The Story: 10-Year Record of BTS. As of 2023, BTS is the best-selling act in South Korean history, having sold in excess of 40 million albums.

10/07/2023

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Uzbekistan showcases rich cultural heritage at Tashkent conference

In partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan envisions a "new renaissance", drawing inspiration from its rich cultural heritage.

10/07/2023

China

Six people killed in knife attack at Chinese preschool

A spokeswoman for the city government said the victims included one teacher, two parents and three pupils.

10/07/2023

Culture news

Robot conducts classical music concert in South Korea

A South Korean-made robot has made its debut as an orchestra conductor. "EveR 6", led more than 60 musicians of the National Orchestra of Korea in what was described as an extraordinary performance.

08/07/2023

Syria

Syria and Turkey: Efforts to rebuild continue five months after quake

Five months after the devastating earthquake which struck Turkey and parts of Syria, humanitarian organisations are still working to help millions of people in need

08/07/2023

Football Now

2023 Asian Cup: 6 months to go

In partnership with Media City

Seven months since Qatar hosted the world’s biggest football competition, the country is gearing up again to host yet another major tournament. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

06/07/2023

Afghanistan

Taliban to ban women's beauty salons in Afghanistan

Since taking over in 2021, the group have already barred women from public spaces, education, and most forms of employment.

05/07/2023

West Bank

Palestinians survey destruction after intense Israeli West Bank raid

Israel withdrew troops from the West Bank city of Jenin on Wednesday but warned the two-day raid in the area was not a one-off. Thirteen Palestinians and an Israeli soldier were killed in the operation.

05/07/2023

China

UK accused of harbouring Hong Kong 'fugitives' by China

Hong Kong's leader warned pro-democracy activists will be 'pursued for life' on Tuesday.

04/07/2023

Japan

IAEA backs Japan's plan to discharge treated water from Fukushima

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday backed the Japanese government's plan to discharge treated water from the Fukushima plant into the sea

04/07/2023

Israel

Seven people have been injured in suspected car-ramming in Tel Aviv

At least seven people have been injured in a suspected car-ramming attack in Tel Aviv. It comes as Israel launches its most intense military operation in the occupied West Bank in years.

04/07/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The Beatles accused of snubbing Imelda Marcos

On this day in 1966, the Fab Four inadvertantly snubbed the wife of the Philippines' president, causing outrage across the Asian nation.

04/07/2023